By ELLEN LEWIS
Cupro. The first time I was introduced to this fabric professing sustainable options for the Intimate Apparel industry, I was not impressed. It seemed a bit overbearing to me. Subsequently, I have seen improved iterations, but NOTHING I have touched feels quite like the Vegan Silk Collection from Commando®. Leave it to Commando® to zero in on a textile trend and elevate it to luxury ready … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
August was a transition month for me. I attended live shows in NYC and LA. I went to showrooms. I put on clothes that haven’t seen the light of day for 18 months. That included bras, specifically underwire bras which, despite the advance in wire free options, make me feel more secure in public. Feeling secure and comfortable are the same thing to me. I do not … Read More
Audacious, sexy, sophisticated, and glamourous, the Sublime en Dentelle Collection from Lise Charmel takes luxury to new heights of French chic. This 18-piece range is defined by Lise Charmel’s exclusive Calais-Caudry® Leaver’s lace combined with a unique Italian floral embroidery on fine translucent tulle. Worthy of the brand signature of exquisitely designed lingerie are 8 bras, 6 panty shapes, garter belt and chemise. Lise Charmel also includes a silk/ wool … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I went to the Curve LA show last week, having missed its much-applauded 2020 launch, the last live lingerie hurrah pre-covid. The event blueprint was small, but buyer feedback was excellent. It was absolutely an affirmation of all I stated in my Curve NY feature. Vivid Colors are dominant. Prints prevail. Casual wear continues its ascent. The Sexy comeback is driven by transparent fabrics, beautiful embroideries, … Read More
By LINDA DYETT
The world was put on notice this summer when Billie Eilish ditched her oversize grunge-wear and posed on the cover of British Vogue in a rosy pink corset, complete with buckled waist cincher—a Gucci confection custom-designed for her. And just to add to the explosion of va-va-voom satiny femininity, beneath that corset was a set of lacy Agent Provocateur underwear, while accompanying it were a pair … Read More
Maison Lejaby’s Fall 21 interpretation of their signature Nufit Garden collection conjures the Moonlight as evening emerges and the garden darkens and disappears under the night skies. Rendered in earthy tones the floral prints are almost imperceptible against the skin. Two bras and three panty shapes engineered in the classic Nufit Garden mesh complement four textured woven pajama styles: shorts, pants, camisole and shirts, all interchangeable. All the raw materials … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Breast Cancer. Not a pretty picture. Too many women must navigate this apocalyptic landscape. Besides the obvious body siege, breast cancer surgery and all its ramifications are so overwhelming that entire businesses are focused on supporting the cause. I have seen and listened to many, some powerful, others questionable. There are great brands dealing with mastectomy products and education. I have the utmost respect for those. I … Read More