No one does playful quite like Dita Von Teese. She knows how to make a statement. Since that’s every bride’s mission, perhaps one could learn a thing or two from this lingerie diva. Recently introduced to the incredible spirit of Dita’s new intimates collection (more about that later), I am positive that wedding joy was very much part of her vision with the winter white version seen here, her best selling Madame X collection. … Read More
B.flawless is a chic addition to the b.tempt’d t-shirt bra category. An underwire sheer net fabric with soft foam cups and stretch pleated straps with back adjustment will make any close-fitting top stand out. For an even flawless look, pair this bra with the matching bikini.… Read More
By Ellen Lewis
It’s a down time in the swim business right now, although suits continue to sell. September and October are a good time for creative contemplation. What’s more provocative than the illustrations of the vintage pin up artists. Swimwear has always taken a place front and center in this purview.
By Enoch Boles & Jim Shaeffing
By Pearl Frush
By George Petty & Howard Connolly
By Gil Evgren
Arthur Sarnoff & Earl Moran… Read More
LOU’s best-selling basic line, Light Sensation, features 4 silhouettes that you can count on being light, invisible, functional and elegant. A-F cups.… Read More
By ALI CUDBY
Innerwear-as-outerwear is a venerable favorite at New York Fashion Week, and this year was no exception.
Commando brand was decidedly a fashionista favorite, being intentionally shown under sheer looks at Monique Lhuiller, Tadashi Shoji and others. Their two-faced tech shapewear slips were also worn as skirts in looks at Milly.
Says designer Kerry O’Brien, “Commando’s high-waisted panties and shapewear briefs were having a moment on the runways at New York Fashion … Read More
By ELISABETH DALE
Why do women get breast implants? It’s the No 1 cosmetic surgery in the US, even though it carries with it the burden of judgment and dismissal. So what’s driving these women? Are they young and insecure? Superficial? Desperate?
The answers might surprise you.
Of the 300,000 implant procedures in the US in 2013 (up 37% since 2000 and still rising), the breakdown by age, according to the American Society of Plastic … Read More
Chanel
I was thinking about Paris the other night; how many weddings and honeymoons happen in this city of dreams. I kept searching for images to tell the story and then, I realized that nothing says “J’Accept” like French Bridal Lingerie. In the end, these beautiful designs turn into keepsakes in a brides memoirs. Old or New they still say “I Do”
Aubade
Lise Charmel
Chantelle
Empreinte
Simone Perele
Maison Lejaby
Monette