Sensual, daring, and exquisitely crafted, the Follement Sexy Collection captures the essence of the Lise Charmel brand. Designed to accentuate natural curves, this 18-piece collection is a powerful statement of feminine beauty. An Italian embroidery delicately drawn on a gossamer light tulle evokes a modern tattoo effect. Stylized blossoms and winding festoons sweep across the transparent surface to create an illusion of black ink elegantly applied directly on a woman’s … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
“Pleasure is a necessity, not a luxury”. That’s the driving belief of Lucy Litwack, who was headhunted for the role of CEO at Coco de Mer in 2014, and later led a management buyout in 2017 to also become the company’s owner.
Coco de Mer has long been considered an iconic brand in this industry, and its Covent Garden boutique an iconic shopping destination, but Litwack … Read More
By TINA WILSON
As we move on to the WAIST, I will admit I don’t have very much of one, never have and I have made peace with that long ago. Unlike the breasts and the butt, it seems no one is in the business of enlarging the waist, but you never know, lifestyle and fashion are fast moving targets. In fact, advertising for many intimate brands seem to feature … Read More
Symbolizing the ease and grace evoked by the scent and sight of a lavender flower, this month Evelyn & Bobbie delivers their best-selling Beyond and Evelyn bralettes in this soft, soothing, serene hue. This is a perfect metaphor for this brand whose signature patented EB Core™ back and side smoothing technology has customers raving about the comfort, support and self-esteem these styles provide.
Beyond is engineered with a hook eye … Read More
Maybe it’s because the new Spring/Summer 2023 Kilo Brava collection was created while founder and designer Kristin Bear was pregnant with her third child, but this season, the brand takes on a distinctly familial flavor. Inspired by a country lifestyle, away from the city, Kristin infused a more romantic vision into these pieces. Clean pastel colors, painterly florals and airy chiffon and cotton fabrics complement customer favorites like the embroidery … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Dita von Teese
Curve New York took place at the Javits Center this February in a venue flooded with light and elevated above the conventional trade show jamboree. Many of the stories I noted reinforced the Paris themes: glitter and glow, bodysuits, intricate embroideries, graphic laces, and seduction. A carousel of dynamic prints in vivid colors merge with a palette of deep pink, purple and blue soaked … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Ritratti
Evolution Concepts is a boutique lingerie show that runs in tandem with Curve (more about that in a few days). It is a market gem, intimate and engaging held in a NYC studio loft confined to brands who prefer this open space environment to showcase their lines. It’s very focused. Both the buyers and brands enjoy the vibe. Although, as do I, many of us wish … Read More