By ELLEN LEWIS
The Embroidery Collection
Since the Kilo Brava launch, just two years ago, I have written several editorials singing the praises of this innovative indie brand and its incredibly visionary founder, Kristin Bear. The collections never cease to amaze me. And now, to my great pleasure Kilo Brava is joining our Spotlight Partnership with their A/W 21 collections.
The Bamboo Collection
Highlighted here is the 9/15-9/30 Delivery, … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
This post is about socks, specifically Falke’s collection of silicone anointed grip House Socks that have been a saving grace, all four seasons, in my daughter Katie’s freezing home. For some reason my son-in-law feels compelled to keep the air conditioning and/ or the heat at 67 degrees (or below) all year long. The dilemma? We take off our shoes when we enter the house. No big … Read More
After an incredibly difficult year for most brands, PJ Harlow is proud to proclaim its enormous success story as Covid ravaged the apparel markets. Their made in the USA stature has afforded them the ability to flow product throughout the pandemic, never suffering from supply chain issues. Enabled by this status, the company’s design and development process has moved forward without interruption.
This month, PJ Harlow launches five new silhouettes … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
When it comes to elegance, captivating intellectual property, and beautiful lingerie, one would be hard pressed to deny the Natori brand. On the theatrical stage, the same can be said of Nicole Kidman who has risen to prominence without interruption since she made her Hollywood debut in 1990. Why have I opted to mention both stars in the same breath? The initial reason is that Kidman … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
This blog is not about a Lingerie brand, but it is about a young woman whom I met at the Christine Lingerie booth several years ago at Curve, Katrina Eugenia. Katrina is a true Creative, a photographer, painter, and entrepreneur.
I recently saw Katrina’s underwater video, shot for Christine Silk, in which she not only starred but also directed and filmed. It wasn’t about the product, … Read More
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