By ELLEN LEWIS
A Brief summary of the Curve Ny show: ENERGY. For tried and true merchants, there’s nothing better than live interaction, face to face meetings and touching the merchandise. I got positive feedback: satisfied buyers, satisfied brands. Of course, there was some pushback, but how else do we rise to new challenges. Traffic was definitely up. This show was larger than the February show. The product … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
It’s that time again, several days after mining the trade shows and 678 pictures taken, to give you a heads up on who and what we saw for the Spring 2024 season. I am starting here with Evolution, honestly because it is a smaller venue with less editing required. I need the weekend to cull together the Curve overview.
Evolution is a lovely show; intimate, friendly, … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
As someone whose slips are an indispensable part of her lingerie wardrobe, I was very interested to learn about Undergoodies. A small, US-based brand by Mindy Christie, it’s creating decidedly-modern slip skirts and slip shorts, with vibrant colors and unique design touches such as ‘secret’ pockets.
After a soft launch in 2020, Christie rebranded the label at the start of this year, saying that this new … Read More
By BECKY YEE
Hot takes on a whole other meaning in Miami Beach and I don’t mean the crazy temperatures smothering the globe this summer. Becky decided that this popular southern destination deserved recognition for its sultry style. Embracing the sun-drenched colors and smoldering light, she shot these lingerie images of Amanda capturing the vitality of this charismatic city. Thanks to NK IMODE, Christine Silk, Fit Fully Yours, Leonisa, Cosabella … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Twenty years ago, Timpa Lingerie launched the Duet bra, a pretty crochet lace plunge demi bra designed specifically for small busted women. Today, the same style, renamed Alice, is still going strong. I personally made the acquaintance of this classic silhouette 15 years ago in NYC when it was brought to my attention as an already established best-seller for the Dutch brand. Born in Amsterdam, Timpa is … Read More
Lise Charmel presents a spectacular Spring/Summer 2024 swimwear showcase, L’ETE EN LIBERTE. The theme, proclaiming the freedom of summer days, is revealed in 12 new beachwear collections, designed to evoke a Mediterranean seaside journey: azure water, blue skies, and the majesty of travel. As always, the finesse of the Lise Charmel creative culture is front and center. The energy of an independent woman, nature’s wonders, and the inspiration of fine … Read More
By ASI EFROS
Being a designer by trade I gasp upon witnessing a new creation by a rapidly succeeding lingerie connoisseur, Carol Coelho. Behold her newly unveiled collection for Spring/Summer 2024 — Kalimera. 
I took a trip to Greece this year and it was so inspiring to see the beginning of civilization as we know it, and our constant evolution—Greek skies, Greek goddesses, and the evolving changeant effect … Read More