By ELLEN LEWIS
It’s always been my belief that communication is the key to any positive partnership. It’s not only about the rapport between two people, but also the rapport between a individual and a product. As far as I am concerned, these tête à têtes often resolve into years long relationships and sometimes great friendships. Thus, is the case with Sarah Carter, owner of SF Showroom in San … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Sports Bras were already a distinctly American lingerie business driver prior to the Pandemic. But the shift in priorities precipitated by that phenomenon catapulted the category into another volume dimension. Lucky were the brands who previously staked a claim to this terrain. The plethora of companies actively pursuing sports and activewear apparel is extensive. Because Lingerie Briefs plays specifically to an Intimate Apparel audience, this post focuses … Read More
If you look up the meaning of essential in the dictionary, you will read the following: something of utmost importance: basic and necessary. What a perfect definition for a bra. For most women, a bra is indispensable. It could be worn for a bounty of reasons, but when it comes to basics, Natori Lingerie has rounded up a stable of styles that meet a multitude of elemental lingerie needs. Nine … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Fourteen years ago this month, I launched the Lingerie Briefs Brand with a blog about a horse and the Wacoal Simone Maximum Impact Sports Bra. Happy Anniversary to us both! The story was titled ‘State of Grace’. The metaphor was/is clear. Horses make me feel free. This bra provides the support I need when I ride. It’s all about the freedom that comfort provides. I searched … Read More
I was perusing Instagram a few weeks ago and came across Stephanie’s flower photos which, in my opinion, were incredibly beautiful. I was inspired. These images were simultaneously lyrical and lusty. I contacted her to tell her so. As often is the case when we brainstorm, her perspective was completely in sync with mine. We decided to collaborate on this editorial. The message is simple. The harmony between flowers … Read More
Leaver’s lace is, for Lise Charmel, their creative signature. In today’s Spotlight the Feerie Couture Collection proves the point. This assortment of 23 styles available in both black and white embodies the craftsmanship and the storied design that defines this elegant brand.
Created with the exclusive attributes of this rare lace technique, each piece is collectible. Thus, it is the very antithesis of mass production. It is couture. A … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Last January while I was having dinner in Paris with colleagues, the topic of my Mexican home came up in the conversation. Owners Moira Nelson of Bra La Mode and Kimmay Caldwell, of Hurray Kimmay were at the table. Moira was planning a trip to Los Cabos and Kimmay decided to join her. Kimmay and I have often discussed a lingerie collaboration, but never could quite decide … Read More