By ELLEN LEWIS
We are acutely aware that in this moment, established codes have been relinquished for a new disorder. This state extends into every cultural niche, including lingerie. Intimates layered or overtly exposed hold court with apparel designed purposely with traditional lingerie fabrics. Sizing expands. The integration of lingerie into the everyday wardrobe has infused the Intimate Apparel industry with new found growth potential. Searching for release from the … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I rarely allow my personal opinions into this space, but when trauma is propagated against children, I cannot hold my tongue. The last time I shared these thoughts was in the aftermath of Sandy Hook. A child should never be a pawn in adult discord. This concept is not political, it is human. What is happening with migrant families at America’s borders is shameful. A friend … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
My first exciting encounter with the color red was at an Adolf Gottlieb art retrospective at the Whitney Museum when I was 18. Gottlieb’s Burst series changed my perspective on Abstract Expressionism. As I stood transfixed before these canvases covered with dramatic gestures and careful brushstrokes, I understood the duality of purpose he wished to convey. These paintings were alive, pulsating with intent and full of … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Some years ago, during the period of time in which I was raising my family, fixated on my home and in the acquirement stage of my life, I decorated a small dining area of our house with very dynamic wallpaper from Clarence House in NYC. It was a vibrant red and white rose pattern set against a pitch black background. I had scoured the D & D … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Disruption, crossing borders, diversification, outside of the box: we’ve been talking about cultural upheaval for a couple of years now; on Lingerie Briefs as recently as this week’s fashion editorial. The market initially used the term ‘Athleisure’ because the trend began with casual loungewear. I dubbed it ‘Everywear’ as lingerie emerged in wardrobes and every facet of the intimate category seeped into the streets.
By ELLEN LEWIS
Some years ago, during my stint at Macy’s Corporate during which I spearheaded the emerging Private Label business, one of the categories that anchored our volume was the “sundress business”. During the 80’s this was more than a multi-million dollar affair. It was a large chunk of our gross margin governing a huge scope of floor space. What was more interesting; this assortment of plaid, embroidered and … Read More
By HELEN MASTERS ~ London Briefs
I’ve never been known for being in the right place at the time – I missed Super Saturday at the iconic 2012 London Olympics, was out of the country at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and have never been able to get membership to Mahiki… However, recently for possibly the first time in my life I have found myself in exactly the right place at … Read More