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
By ELLEN LEWIS
It’s that time again, several days after mining the trade shows and 678 pictures taken, to give you a heads up on who and what we saw for the Spring 2024 season. I am starting here with Evolution, honestly because it is a smaller venue with less editing required. I need the weekend to cull together the Curve overview.
Evolution is a lovely show; intimate, friendly, … Read More
Montelle’s popular feather-styled stretch lace lingerie collection welcomes two gorgeous new pieces. Introducing the Lacy Keyhole Balconette and matching Lacy High Waist Panty.
The Lacy Keyhole Balconette (#9308) is an underwire that features beautiful, stretch feather-patterned lace with a delicate shimmer, plus a sassy keyhole that adds a bit of mystery and sophistication. So attractive and comfortable with soft, adjustable straps and a dainty silver rhinestone charm. In sizes up … Read More
Introducing Wacoal’s newest collection! Shape Revelation™ is an industry first, celebrating a variety of shapes and sizes by acknowledging that one size does not fit all. This inspired assortment of bras and shapewear is thoughtfully and expertly designed specifically for three breast shapes and two body shapes in a full range of sizes. This is inclusivity, evolved.
In 2021 Wacoal disrupted the intimates industry with mybraFit™, a digital tool that … Read More
Empreinte is delighted to introduce Gaby! This collection illustrates the desire for rich and precious lingerie. Luxurious decoration and subtle details showcase the traditional know-how of Empreinte’s craftsmanship. The delicate floral embroidery blends harmoniously with the velvet flock fabric. Comfortable and seductive, the baroque style of the line is sure to delight.
Expanding the existing color palette of Rosa Faia’s popular Selma collection, the warm desert hue is a very welcome addition! This subtle neutral shade gives the well-known and popular Selma styles a wonderfully delicate, light and airy look and is a great every day addition for any lingerie drawer. Other colors in the series include Black, White and Rosewood.
With two underwire styles, a soft spacer plus two panties, … Read More