Skarlett Blue launches the Unveil Collection, a delicious lingerie treat for the holiday season. Sweet and sexy yet very functional, these styles embody the brand mission to deliver comfortable, pretty intimates with a touch of sass. Created with a combination of point d’esprit and a two-toned floral lace they are thoroughly modern interpretations of vintage shapes. The long line, unlined demi cup bra is constructed with seamed cups, and a … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I have never had anyone named after me, let alone a bra. So, when Empreinte launched the Ellen bra for winter 2021, I decided to believe that perhaps, I was the inspiration (even though I know this is completely false). So why the tall tale? Because the Empreinte brand emulates exactly who I strive to be; a lover of artistry, a purveyor of quality and a pursuer … Read More
By Tess DiNapoli
The relationship between men and lingerie has always been interesting. The more modern view is that lingerie is empowering to women and invokes a deep sense of female self-worth. And while that still holds true for women, men also have evolving views on lingerie, as the intention behind lingerie has certainly shifted over the years and centuries.
Conflicting Roles
Looking back at the history of lingerie, it’s … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
One cannot speak of sustainability in the world of intimate apparel without mentioning Calida. I have focused on this aspect of the brand’s heritage more than once in this column. They have been an industry force in this domain “long before it was cool” Their credo: “Sustainability should not be a fashion, but a promise” is reflected in its many faceted collections.
The sustainable pursuit is no … Read More
This season On Gossamer adds blue mist to the best-selling Cabana Cotton wire-free bralette. This shade, almost a periwinkle hue, is an apt addition to this hugely popular collection whose praises we have been singing for several years now. The color, nature’s vision of serenity and calmness, is a much-needed layer in our current lives. Constructed in soft Peruvian cotton with adjustable straps and detailed with a delicate … Read More
By Estelle Puleston
Lingerie brands worldwide have felt the impact of operating during a pandemic that has influenced everything from supply chains to fashion trends. For the first time since its launch in 2017, Opaak – which is designed in Germany but produced at a specialist luxury lingerie manufacturer in Romania – was forced like many others to develop a collection 100% remotely, without the usual in-person collaboration or factory … Read More
Ruminating for the past week or so about Kilo Brava’s Holiday 21 collection I’ve been trying to put my finger on its contemporary tempo. Several words come to mind that solidify the brand’s mission for this delivery: retro inspired, vintage style, pop colors, paisley prints, semi-sheer, eco-conscious, diverse, inclusive, size friendly, sexy, comfortable intimates that are personally empowering. Eight new groups are now showcased in Kilo Brava’s Spotlight this month: … Read More