This fall, inspired by dark academia, Kilo Brava’s campaign evokes the historic elements found in old books illustrated with mythological paintings. Reimagining her best-loved designs, Kristin uses floral embroideries, colorful butterflies, and birds to conjure mystical thoughts. Is it an ode to science or art? Maybe both. Anchored by a deep red color counterpointed with black, the entire range evokes a mysterious, exotic vibe. Kristin uses her signature design techniques; … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Swimwear and lingerie are symbiotic, particularly swimwear created by lingerie brands. The fit expertise and functional demands of both products are stringent and yet fashion defines the style’s success. This summer at Curve NY, swim was front and center with many key brands. This category has often informed lingerie design. The collections we saw embodied the 2024 intimate trends following suit (no pun intended) with the Curve … Read More
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