By ELLEN LEWIS
Maison Lejaby
Last week the Lingerie market came alive for the first time in 18 months and the debut was dynamic. A series of trade shows including Curve NY and Evolution Concepts were buoyed by several showrooms’ exposés. For my part, I attended most of them; a bit dispersed, good for the waistline, serving up a level of vitality much needed and very welcome by all to … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Passion and Color. That was the theme of my senior thesis on Vincent Van Gogh as an Art History major in college. Specifically, I was mesmerized by the irreverent brushstrokes, the deep shadows through which yellow exploded from the canvas. Was it hope buried in his furied mind? Impoverished and rejected in his lifetime, today Van Gogh is revered for his work. For me, the love affair … Read More
Rosewood color addition is a perfect, pretty summer shade that complements the current palette of the Rosa Faia Twin Series.
Best selling collection for 20 years, all styles in the Twin series provide a unique perfect fit for any body shape combined with feel-good comfort from the soft stretch fabric. The Twin bras feel like a second skin and are virtually invisible, even underneath form fitting clothing. The subtle … Read More
By LINDA DYETT
I live in the East Village—notorious for its (fantastic) restaurants, its quirky little retail businesses (a goodly number of which, including Azeleas, the lingerie shop, have survived the shutdown), and the hordes of NYU, Cooper Union, St. John’s, and New School students, as well as the oddball artists, designers, and freelancers who occupy the neighborhood. This area, like Bushwick and Williamsburg, is something of a style bellwether. … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I just returned from my home in Cabo San Lucas where I horseback ride practically every day. It’s not easy doing high impact sports as a larger breasted woman. I am a G cup and luckily, in the past several years, I have had options. But I remember when this wasn’t reality and I struggled to participate in certain activities. That’s why I can relate to the … Read More
Let’s Celebrate! In a few weeks, the Lingerie Market will re-open, albeit in a semi hybrid format. While some brands and buyers continue to opt for a virtual product preview, live shows will once again take place. Curve New York and Curve Los Angeles will welcome visitors once again. Added to these trade events, the new Evolution Concepts show, an extension of the Evolution Concept brand website, will host its … Read More
Parfait Lingerie is, once again, redefining perfection for AW21 by featuring four beautiful, new models-Paloma, Natalie, Courtney and Saby. Each one of these gorgeous women embrace their “perfectly you” curves while confidently representing their own distinct look. Their diverse body tones are perfect for showcasing Parfait’s extended skin tone color palette that now includes a new, rich Medium Nude shade.
Together, these women help Parfait continue to tell their unique … Read More