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
By ELLEN LEWIS
While I intend to showcase visual highlights mined from the Curve NY show, I have a few macro-observations I want to present. As a merchant, I am not only charged with identifying product with sales force, but also, I must sniff out shifts in consumer interest at a visceral level. This is the lingerie trade show where such vibes emerge. It is, by default of space availability, … Read More
Maison Lejaby launches two stunning spring Collections this season: Nufit Garden and Miss Top. Nufit Garden is a stunning assortment of printed intimates and sleepwear. Merchandised with the new Miss Top lace bras and panties, this is a floral lingerie bouquet enhanced with a dollop of sunshine.
For Spring 22, the bestselling Nufit Garden group is comprised of nine styles revitalized with a fresh new floral pattern. Two bra … Read More
By BECKY YEE
Curve-New York which returned to the Javits Center in February, brought in some new innovations and ways to tease the buyers with new items from their collection at the burlesque salon. We caught up with Samantha Rose, the mastermind behind bringing more interactive highly shareable moments to tease the social media crowd with the excitement of curve. It should be noted that this showcase was originally scheduled … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
I don’t recall how I first came across the eponymously-named Kaliopi Eleni, an independent Australian brand whose prices run from $60-$415 (excluding accessories).
However, I definitely remember the first piece I saw: a short robe in pastel-toned printed silk, with the most beautiful of florals stretching up from the hemline. Hovering above them, off to the side on one shoulder, was a solitary hummingbird, a whimsical … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Cadolle
I have decided to split my market report in two parts because the Evolution and Curve NY show, although similar in their color/ print/ and shape reveal, had two very different vibes. To be perfectly honest, timing required that I debrief from the smaller exposition first. Evolution was a limited array of boutique/ luxury brands portrayed in an intimate space. It started one day earlier than … Read More
Kilo Brava introduces their Spring 22 collections as a feel-good nod to the virtues of escapism. Inspired by moments reminiscent of Spring Break, Summer Camps and Weekend Getaways: skygazing, picnics, beachdays, gardening, and girls nights out define the brands sassy aesthetic. This season is a sexy buffet of celestial motifs, pink gingham, lemons and lime, flowers, cabana stripes and sweater dressing. Known for their whimsical designs, cultural diversity, and tongue … Read More