Chantelle Lingerie’s Norah Collection was initially launched during the pandemic to deliver an ultimate sense of well-being to discerning women worldwide. Now, four years later, this family of bras has grown exponentially. Ten separate shapes, each with their own unique fit character, now comprise this assortment of intimates recognized for their soft support and ultra uplift. Included in this powerhouse bra consortium are two new silhouettes, the Norah Comfort Smooth … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
When it comes to swimwear, few brands are as visually impressive or have such as impressive founder as ANDREA IYAMAH, the luxury resort wear label founded by Nigerian fashion designer Andrea Dumebi Iyamah when she was just 17 years old.
Growing up immersed in the world of luxury fashion thanks to her mother’s boutique store, a teenage Iyamah began sketching and hand-sewing clothing, which she shared … Read More
By TINA WILSON
Mother’s Day is bittersweet for me and my siblings. Joyce Wilson was not only our mother, but she was also the neighborhood mom. The woman who cooked for all, invited the most troubled kids into our home and made them feel special even if baffled and displeased her children at times. I remember when I was about twelve years old and I had a plethora of boys … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
There is no denying my respect for Christine Morton’s eponymous brand. I have covered the Christine Lingerie collection before. To me, it is an art gallery, a panoply of silk canvasses, each one worth displaying individually for its creative expression.
This time, it’s the Toile Jardin print. It reminds me of my mother and the French toile wallpaper in her bedroom when I was young. Of course, … Read More
Nothing defines the Antigel brand better than the iconic Simply Perfect Collection. Ten years and still going strong, these easy going lounge and sleepwear styles are a merchant’s retail dream. Simply Perfect is the quintessential color amplifier. Consumers keep coming back for more. This Spring Antigel adds a dynamic cobalt blue and granny apple green to its core color assortment offering a bevy of choices in each silhouette. To add … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Based in Ukraine, Apilat is a luxury lingerie brand with a twist: its designs are heavily influenced by wedding dresses. Though its garments have gotten more colorful over time, rather than the mostly-ivory color palette of its beginnings, the general aesthetics of bridal fashion are still there, as well as its high-end construction techniques and attention to detail.
The brand was founded by sisters Galyna and … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Every time I return to my home in Mexico, I have something to say about Sports Bras. Specifically, hi-impact Sports Bras that support large breasted women like me. This time the gold medal (I am getting into Olympic mode) goes to Anita’s new Performance Wire X style. This sports bra is SO comfortable, that I have worn it almost daily on my morning horseback rides. (Don’t … Read More