Chantelle Lingerie continues its development of high functioning, feel good, fashionably anointed bras with the launch of the Magique Back Smoothing Minimizer Bra. Emulating the same molded full coverage as the popular C Magnifique shape but with more centered straps, it guarantees all day comfort and lift for sizes 30-34, C-J cups. Constructed with a double face spacer fabric in both the cups and band, Magique provides 360-degree breathability. … Read More
Usually, in anticipation of the semi-annual Curve Expo, LatteLove™ previews its Spring/Summer collections. But this August we have decided to focus on some of the best loved styles based on buyer’s reactions at the show. Think relaxed, crossover and cool. This is a real pajama party, inspired by Palm Springs living, with a South Beach vibe. Known for their prints and boasting a palette of 16 colors, LatteLove has created … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Christine
In this overview of the August 2025 NY Lingerie Trade Shows, I decided to whittle down the presentation to a merchandising perspective: the macro vision that is/will drive sales. For me, the message was loud and clear, Tariffs, Joy and Pajamas. And Sheerness led design.
Carole Coelho
I didn’t focus on one color because joyous colors prevailed throughout the shows, and dynamic prints were everywhere. The … Read More
The Wirefree Dream Bra (32-40, D-H) and Matching Brief (S-XXXL)
This fall Montelle Intimates transforms its bestselling styles into luxury essentials with a new, rich, earthy hue; Woodrose. This shade, defined by experts as the color of connection, comfort and harmony, is a perfect statement of the brand’s ideology: feminine functionality.
The Myla Cup Sized Bralette (28-42, D/E & F/G) and Brazilian Brief (XS-XL)
Montelle combines this chic color with … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
One of the indie lingerie brands high up on my wishlist, Seelanii Lingerie is a one-woman handmade brand created in 2020 by Kristen Fernandes. Working out of her home studio in Poland, she creates luxuriously artisanal underpinnings that range from decadent silk and lace sets to whimsical pieces in hand-embroidered linen.
Fernandes is a self-taught seamstress who started learning to sew and embroider by hand aged just … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
WHY SUPPORTING THE UNDERFASHION CLUB MATTERS
Recently, I interviewed three women, ages 24-27, for a webinar I am planning for The Underfashion Club where I serve on the Board of Directors. This 67-year old non-profit organization is a cornerstone of the Intimate Apparel and Underwear Industry. Our webinar will explore how Gen Z shops, their relationship with social media and how they perceive their future careers. Why … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Launched last year by Ipek Ustay and Beyza Kirilmaz, Valnue is a Turkish brand centered around creating sophisticated, meticulously constructed pieces that seamlessly transition between being intimate apparel and elegant outerwear.
For 2025, the duo has created Marbelous Muses, a collection inspired by the Greek mythological tale of the Judgement of Paris in which Zeus selects a Trojan prince to settle a disagreement about which of three … Read More