By ESTELLE PULESTON
Launched in September 2020, British brand Ihuoma is filling a long-overlooked gap in the market for exquisitely-luxurious lingerie that is marketed towards, and designed specifically to complement and enhance the beauty of, Black women and other women of color.
The brand was founded by Annabelle Mu’azu, who also created online lingerie boutique Beautifully Undressed in 2013. For a long time after, she didn’t feel represented in the … Read More
By ASI EFROS
Continuing its legacy with the new lingerie collection of flowering blooms in enchanting colors, Huit8 signifies the optimism, which only spring can bring.
“The delicacy of the Blossom collection this season is exquisite. It was created with such attention to detail. Our embroidery is made in Switzerland and designed exclusively for Huit8. Our colors are unique,” said Souad Sinai, CEO, Huit8.
Swimwear Collection
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Since I first dipped my toes in the lingerie industry over a decade ago, the availability of fashion-forward options for full-busted customers has skyrocketed. But there’s still one thing that’s somewhat rare: true, unabashed luxury above a D cup. And of the brands that do cater to this niche, the majority are based in Europe. So what’s a, say, H-cupped American to do if they want deluxe … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I met Michelle Blenkinsopp-Guild, founder of Shell Belle Couture, shortly after she launched her luxury collection in 2010. I was immediately smitten. Her beautiful bridal designs, created in England, are lingerie masterpieces. Composed with European silks, tulles, and leavers laces, they are heirloom pieces that hark back to a time when precious underpinnings were all the rage. I imagine a scene out of The Great Gatsby, … Read More
By ASI EFROS
Matriarch Robe, Pattern – Silver Lining
A collection of exquisite 100% Silk Robes by Birds of Paradise is nature’s most symbolic manifestation. Mother Nature unites us all, in the life cycle of rebirth and beauty. Like a deft artist, it paints fiery sunsets over the oceans, a green tapestry of the rainforest, tropical flowers, and exotic birds.
Matriarch Robe, Pattern – Bloom
The magnificent Matriarch Robe is … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
We first introduced KILO BRAVA Lingerie last July, mid pandemic, when they were (and still are) defying the odds with a burgeoning business. This season, the brand continues its ascent with a new series of intimate stories targeted at women from S-XXXL (4-24). The KILO BRAVA retro-design aesthetic is crafted expertly in throwback shapes with body friendly fabrics; bamboo knits and stretch satin and laces. Fun … Read More
By ASI EFROS
“The biggest joy in designing lingerie is to imagine what our customer will favor, how she will behave, what she may need. It means that we are always in the process of building a better future for her,” says Alexandra Di Nella, a creator behind Aurore Lingerie.
Aurore’s philosophy stems from celebrating the woman and attending to her every mood. It has something awe-inspiring for everyone; … Read More