By ELLEN LEWIS
It’s been a long time since I have had a love affair with a pair of panties, but I can write a love sonnet about the Le Mystere Seamless Comfort Brief. We don’t engage in reviews very often so bear with me. This post is purely editorial.
I received them as a sample from the company and honestly, I did not try them on for at … Read More
Oscar Wilde said: “The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.” And frankly, it will be easy to acquiesce now that Natori’s Temptation collection has arrived for Fall 2023. Five styles, two bodysuits, pants, chemise, and dress are constructed in a new 4-way stretch nylon lace that softly skims the body flexing comfortably for sizes XS-XL. Created in a leopard print pattern, each silhouette is … Read More
Calida previews its Spring/ Summer 24 campaign, Joyful Moments. This timeless brand, renowned for its high-quality feel-good fabrics understands a woman’s craving for comfort. At home, at work, in motion and asleep, the Calida repertoire is so robust, it’s a challenge to showcase all they have to offer. Next Spring a series of collections in a range of shocking pinks, refreshing blues, creamy pastels and timeless neutrals dominate the entire … Read More
This fall NK IMODE presents a treasure chest of silk sleepwear designed in a combination of rich jewel tones worthy of royalty. These lingerie gems define the brand birthright of 100% silk chemises, gowns, pajamas, robes, and cami sets that are generously draped to accommodate a range of sizes from XS-XL. The silk, a naturally sustainable fabric, is dyed with Oeko-tex™ certified dyestuffs ensuring the NK IMODE efforts to produce … Read More
This fall, inspired by dark academia, Kilo Brava’s campaign evokes the historic elements found in old books illustrated with mythological paintings. Reimagining her best-loved designs, Kristin uses floral embroideries, colorful butterflies, and birds to conjure mystical thoughts. Is it an ode to science or art? Maybe both. Anchored by a deep red color counterpointed with black, the entire range evokes a mysterious, exotic vibe. Kristin uses her signature design techniques; … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Swimwear and lingerie are symbiotic, particularly swimwear created by lingerie brands. The fit expertise and functional demands of both products are stringent and yet fashion defines the style’s success. This summer at Curve NY, swim was front and center with many key brands. This category has often informed lingerie design. The collections we saw embodied the 2024 intimate trends following suit (no pun intended) with the Curve … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
A Brief summary of the Curve Ny show: ENERGY. For tried and true merchants, there’s nothing better than live interaction, face to face meetings and touching the merchandise. I got positive feedback: satisfied buyers, satisfied brands. Of course, there was some pushback, but how else do we rise to new challenges. Traffic was definitely up. This show was larger than the February show. The product … Read More