By ALISON CONNOLLY
I’m always on the hunt for lingerie that’s inspiring or unusual because it brings me great joy to share these findings with all of you! Recently, I came upon this image of Threnody in Velvet wearing HERVÉ by Celine Marie and it immediately became one of my high priority discoveries to share.
This isn’t the first time I’ve been quick to share the work of HERVÉ by … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
In the absence of being able to travel to beautiful, distant locations, we can still rely on feeling inspired by images and words. In the case of UK designer Hadley Smythe, her latest collection was inspired by a time and a place; the 1950s French Riviera. More specifically, her designs were inspired by one of her favorite books, the 1954 Francoise Sagan novel Bonjour Tristesse.… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
The Ruban Noir SS20 collection, with its minimalist innovative style, looks like it came to us from the future. Well, the future with a bit of 90’s inspiration mixed-in, as you can see from a selection of vests, crop tops and biker shorts. But with its sleek no-frills silhouettes, metallic lame accents and graphic color contrast elements, we are undoubtedly seeing a brand that represents a modern … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
If it wasn’t already obvious, I have a tendency to feature swimwear brands that are more fashion than function (as in, you’re not going to enter any swimming competitions in the brands I feature), but that’s not to say a brand cannot accomplish both. Colombian brand Maygel Coronel clearly captures the fashion element, but it’s just as functional when it comes to fit, its ability to crossover … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Photographer – @willyverse, Cinematographer- @gerald.lenon, Styling – @somkele_i, Hair & Make-up – @christinejair, Photo assist – @maridadii, Styling assist – @queenetteolu, Set Assist – @aidansaskia, Model – @isamessiah
If you feel like the past few weeks have not been that of Black cultural education and discovery, then you’re missing out. Focusing solely on the more recent events of the Black … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Photographer @violainechapallaz, Makeup @liselottevansaarloos,
Styling @astridschilders for @janesvanity
Who are the designers or brands that stop you in your tracks while scrolling Instagram?
For me, it was recently Merle Noir. Or more specifically, it was the Hanako chemise (above) by the designer featured on (online boutique) Jane’s Vanity Instagram feed. It’s remarkable how exceptionally fine craftsmanship can capture your attention, even with just a fleeting … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
No Body is Nobody campaign photos by Luo Yang http://luoyangphoto.com/
NEIWAI, which means inside and outside in Chinese, is a lingerie brand that gets it when it comes to empowering everyday women.
Founded in Shanghai in 2012, NEIWAI specializes in minimalist designs made from quality cotton fabrics for both men and women.
For the past few years the brand has developed marketing campaigns that challenge the … Read More