By ELLEN LEWIS
Seascape
I am certainly not the first person to use the term “wearable art”. However, season after season, when I see the Christine collection, this is the only phrase that comes to mind. I am sure it’s because Christine, artist that she is, designs the prints herself. Applying them to a canvas of luscious silk from which she creates her signature loungewear shapes, she has, through … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I don’t even know where to start when describing the Shell Belle Couture bridal brand. It’s an exquisite, showpiece of excellence, a cornucopia of lingerie detail expertly sewn, and a true paradigm of intimate design. In today’s world held hostage by on-line media the Shell Belle Couture campaign imagery sells its story effortlessly. I can vouch that this is all true because I just saw the new … Read More
By TINA WILSON
I do. Til death do us part. I pronounce you. I take you. I promise. Happily ever after. Tie the knot. Bliss.
Love and marriage. Spouses, couples, and the ups and downs of matrimony are making the headlines and some big waves. Do you stand by a spouse that encourages and helps orchestrate a government takeover? Do you recuse yourself or better yet resign from the highest … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Founded in 2018 by Romanian-Ukrainian designer Anna Azarisu, KÂfemme is one of the most fantastical, ultra-glamorous robe brands on the market today – and it’s not even that expensive!
Also creating luscious nightgowns and pajama sets, KÂfemme is all about swathing your body in reams of colorful, draped fabric. Often that’s satin which has been extravagantly trimmed with lace, but there’s also velvet, mesh, and my personal … Read More
This season Chantelle introduces the Fleurs Collection heralding the return to sexy, ultra-feminine intimates as a must have in a woman’s lingerie wardrobe. This seven-piece collection, anchored by the quintessentially French demi-cup bra is beautifully designed with a delicately embroidered tulle combined with a fishnet lace. Using tried and true frames, both the half-cup shape 32-38, B-G and the plunge t-shirt bra 30-38, A-G offer the comfortable lift and support … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
As the lingerie category seeps into the men’s underwear space, “cultural boundaries” between men’s and women’s lingerie are blurring. I’ve already reflected on this ‘percolating phenomenon” last week in my Curve NY recap. Based on the sale’s response, particularly to the more traditionally feminine fabrics, this category should not be ignored. Recently, while continuing my foray into this evolving sector, I was introduced to Fleur du … Read More
Lise Charmel heralds the Spring Equinox launching Imagine la Beauté, luxury bridal lingerie inspired by the season’s first blooms. Like a piece of fine jewelry, each style is a wedding treasure, a worthy keepsake recalling a celebration of new beginnings. Leaver’s lace, multi-thread Italian embroideries, ultra-soft sheer tulle and transparent voile combine to create a robust assortment of bras, panties, waspie, garter and sleepwear. Many of the materials are … Read More