The Lise Charmel 2020 Soirée Libertine collection, delivering to stores shortly, is testimony to the brand’s incredible craftsmanship. Inspired by the 18th century French court and its evenings of opulence, it is a combination of luxury materials for which the Lise Charmel atelier is renown. Feather light leavers lace, jacquard tulle, an extremely flat multi-thread guipure embroidery, and Swarovski jewels are juxtaposed on a majestic rose printed devoré … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Being home so much for the past six months has really made me appreciate the basics in my wardrobe. I used to love getting dressed up everyday, but like the rest of us I’ve spent lockdown and beyond in sweatpants and jeans. I’ve quickly learned to appreciate a great fitting basic, like my favorite Universal Standard jeans and my Elila Chloe Bra. They fit perfectly, they make … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I am not an opera connoisseur, but the remarkable music, superior voices, lavish sets, opulent costumes, and overall theatrics speaks for itself. When I reflect on the Opera, many of my life’s touchstones come into focus. There is Chagall’s renown ceiling fresco in the famed Paris Opera House whose viewing, despite multiple attempts, has forever evaded me. The emotive rapture of figure skater Katarina Witt as Carmen … Read More
By TINA WILSON
My first thoughts upon hearing that Ruth Bader Ginsburg had passed away were selfish. They were not reflections on her resting in peace, of the loss for her family and colleagues or the end to her suffering but thoughts of my own personal melancholy. I dwelled on how we are so fu*ked with the imminent possibility of a judge who will be selected and vetted solely along … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Some years ago, while traveling to Bologna to see the La Perla factory, I had dinner in Fiesole with my Italian market contact, Gianna. On the way from her Florence office, we stopped at her tiny studio apartment. It was a basic abode, nothing glamourous, but very cozy. When she opened her dresser drawer to reveal a generous berth of designer lingerie, I was a bit taken … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Change is the only constant. I learned this lesson a long time ago, but this statement has taken on a richer, more urgent meaning in the past 6 months. Everyone, everywhere is scrambling to regroup, reassert, reassess priorities and expectations. The lingerie industry was already in flux prior to Covid. New initiatives were already impacting design and development: inclusivity, sustainability, comfort, and health. These themes have redefined … Read More
This fall Maison Lejaby delivers an intimate duet of function and fashion with its new Pas de Deux collection. A modern interpretation of feminine fortitude, these are soft, supportive, comfortable lingerie pieces that are a bow to the brand’s mission of bringing French charm to everyday lingerie. Designed in the Lyon, France studios with a combination of a delicate floral lace and a modern satin stripe lace, these styles … Read More