Nothing says Lingerie, old or new, quite like a Corset. And nothing says Lingerie Briefs quite like an artistic and historical interpretation of this age old intimate underpinning. Today we are very proud to headline two of our writers. First, Michelle Metens creator and owner of Dollhouse Bettie, who takes over the Lingerie That Lingers blog with her introductory column “Everything Old Is New Again”. Here she details corset design from vintage to modern day.… Read More
Last night I watched a short documentary about Highclere Castle, the real life location of my current TV watching binge, Downton Abbey. Since 1679, this has remained a family home, morphing through the decades both physically and functionally. It has sustained its iconic character as an aristocrat’s lair, a military hospital, a war refugee’s haven and now the infamous setting of an award winning television series. Structurally it has been transformed twice, once from … Read More
Being a veteran New Yorker, I have the privilege of expansive exposure to great restaurants, some with very distinct character worthy of note. But to be honest, I am not a foodie, dislike dressing up and find that unless the guests are truly interesting, the whole process feels like a task. When I was invited to attend my cousin’s 50th surprise anniversary party held last Sunday at The River Café in Brooklyn, NY, I … Read More
Happy Independence Day from All of Us at Lingerie Briefs!
Showcasing Lingerie Briefs’ Spotlight Partners – Wacoal, Panache, Montelle, Freya, Coobie, LOU, Hanky Panky, Jane Woolrich, Chantelle, Elomi and LeMystere.… Read More
Move over Dylan’s Candy Bar, there’s a new game in town. Jane & Bleecker opened its doors this spring stocked with an assortment of comfy, cool and colorful sleep treats. The brand is a virtual candyland of coordinated separates rife with quirky prints and patterns. Conceived with a New York state of mind, these styles are perfect for any young millennium. This collection, created by the The Carole Hochman Design Group, is pure affordable fun … Read More
It’s no secret that I feed on comfort. My entire lifestyle is wrapped around the psychology of casual contentment. To me, this is the ultimate luxury. It is probably a compelling reason why I feel so strongly about the emergence of Easy Wear in the Intimate market. In fact, it is a kind of addiction. I have been waiting patiently for the delivery of Addiction Nouvelle Lingerie’s new micro-modal loungewear, a collection of lightweight (130 … Read More
Saturday was the summer solstice and I spent it visiting my partner, Shirley at her home in Portsmouth, NH. We really didn’t do much but still, the weekend did not disappoint: perfect weather, ocean sunsets, sailboats, lobster rolls and homemade ice cream. It struck me that the very essence of the New England lifestyle is captured in the local vistas along this coastline. This is the berthing ground of nautical inspiration. Blue and white dominate … Read More