By ELLEN LEWIS
Todd Mick, Executive Director Apparel/ Thought Leadership for the NPD Group recently told me; “While it was a year of upheaval, Intimates transformed through innovation to become the star category in Apparel”. Reflecting on the statement, I zeroed in on his use of the word transformation to describe our industry in 2020. Prior to the onset of Covid, my description would have focused on the concept of … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
One of the hardest transitions for me moving back to the East Coast last year was re-acclimating to winter. I spent the past few months desperately missing the bright sunlight and warmer temperatures of New Orleans along with the colorful landscapes. I felt both joy and relief when I stepped out into my backyard garden this week and discovered daffodils coming out and pink hellebores blooming!
Another … Read More
Photographed by STEPHANIE HYNES
On Gossamer
Last Fall, as the Pandemic was rounding its 3rd quarter of consumer chaos, Stephanie and I decided that it might be nice to offer the brands a New Years editorial, our treat. Response was positive, but access to samples presented a challenge. We were ok with this as the market message of “Back to Basics” was clear. We could really use whatever was … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I began following We Are HAH’s sustainable journey shortly after they launched their lingerie and sleepwear lifestyle collections in 2015. In fact, we highlighted the brand in 2019 after I spoke with founder Sharleen Ernster, a major force within the Conscious Capitalism movement. I was impressed with her #startssomewhere motto and its truth to consumers about the unique obstacles the lingerie and swimwear industry confronts in its … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
In 2013, just about this time of year, I wrote a story about the virtues of my Panache Andorra Lace full cup underwire bra from Panache. I wore it through a 3-day labor intense marathon at the end of which, my daughter gave birth to my grandson, Jude. I am sure the soft stretch lace top cup construction and side sling insert added to my comfort … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Natori’s Lotus Flower Sleepwear Collection caught my attention the moment I reviewed it but, I did not know why. Sometimes, when I write about Intimate Apparel, I am not sure from where my inspiration comes. So, I looked up the meaning of the Lotus flower and found this statement:
“The Lotus flower is regarded in many different cultures as a symbol of purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration and rebirth. … Read More
There was a time in the Lingerie vernacular that merchandising very sexy intimates was relegated to the holidays with red and black as the calling cards. But times have changed, and provocative lingerie has emerged as an everyday go-to choice; particularly this year. The consumer desire for dressing up (or perhaps I should say, dressing under) has accelerated. That’s why we chose to highlight Lise Charmel’s Invitation Sexy collection as … Read More