Lise Charmel celebrates the New Year with the debut of the festive Les Chics Nuits Collection. This 22-piece assortment of stunning lingerie and lounge pieces are spectacular examples of the brand’s unique creative flair. Eight bras, seven panties, as well as a garter, waspie, bodysuit, and lounge pieces are engineered to fit and array of shapes sized from 30-42, A-F and XS-XXXL. A consortium of sumptuous fabrics; stretch silk, silk … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
When it comes to overtly sexy, fetishistic lingerie, it’s usually either very cheaply made and ill-fitting, or very expensive. German lingerie brand Lucky Cheeks offers something different: tasteful, mid-priced pieces which offer a sense of luxury and beauty without losing their risqué edge.
The brand was founded by Muriel Klink, who has been interested in garment design and fascinated by beautiful textiles since a young age. In … Read More
Photographed by BECKY YEE
This season we celebrate the true focus of intimate apparel: to feel good in your own skin, no matter your personal desires. Women are individuals; different lifestyles, different tastes and different goals. These three brands, recently photographed for the holidays by Becky Yee, represent alternative lingerie objectives that represent the diversity that the industry proffers.
Anita’s Essential Lace Bralette (above) is a yummy, soft stretch … Read More
Soft, smooth, sensual, and sumptuous, PJ Harlow Pajamas are the perfect solution for relaxing at home or casual outerwear. Adding violet and pale blue to its already robust palette, key styles are now available in up to 14 colors. Generously draped luxury separates: drawstring pants, shorts, and tops are designed in the brand’s silky rayon/ faille fabric. Mixed and matched with PJ Harlow’s Micromodal/ Supima cotton/ spandex 2X1 rib jackets … Read More
On Gossamer wraps of the 2022 season with two panty packages perfect for holiday gifting. Containing four pairs of the best-selling low rise Gossamer Mesh Underwear, these gift sets emulate the brand’s clean, and light as air design aesthetic. Two simple transparent ribboned boxes showcase a choice between two beloved styles, the low-rise hip g thong or hip bikini panties. An incredible value at $49 for four panties (one … Read More
By TINA WILSON
“They don’t care!” The topic was sustainability. That was the response that received unanimous nods of approval from everyone in the room during a recent meeting with a group of people prominent in the intimate apparel industry. To some degree I’m afraid that it’s true. I don’t believe that most customers base their purchases on how ethical and sustainable a brand is, especially with recent inflation driving … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I grew up in a secular household where the holiday spirit was more about fun, festivities, and a bit of fantasy. We celebrated Christmas and Chanukah. It was all about the purpose of giving, the wonder of tradition, and the joy of discovery. Although I know that it is not always true for some, I can only hope that this time of year provides a moment of … Read More