By ELLEN LEWIS
A little addendum on last month’s Kilo Brava campaign. I am a product of the Boomer generation, but I pride myself on keeping abreast of the cultural vibes in the younger cosmos. I really can’t avoid it as my staff tends to be half my age. I find it amusing that they refer to icons of my youth as retro, even vintage. So, when Kristin Bear told … Read More
Step into romance in Montelle’s beautifully nostalgic holiday collection. The Parisian Kiss Collection offers a timeless mix of natural hues and dark contrasting tones draws inspiration from Europe to embrace and empower the female form. Soft, stretch two-toned floral lace is used throughout the collection and plays with mesh inserts in coquettish cut-outs that add style and delicate coverage. The collection features the bestselling Cup-Sized Bralette, Wire-free T-shirt bra and … Read More
Empreinte is recognized world-wide for their exquisitely made, figure-enhancing lingerie. This Spring/Summer collection is no exception. Welcoming springtime tones prevail, from delicate pinks to vibrant blues and greens, along with naturals and skin tones including liquorice and indigo. Feminity and delicacy combined with strength and seductiveness set the tone for the season. The collection combines individuality and softness with a bohemian vibe, graphic designs, subtle and intense tones, pretty lace … Read More
This casual wireless scoop neck is the newest addition to the best-selling Second Skin collection. The Second Skin Bralette (#8221) is created with Le Mystere’s signature, light as air voile microfiber knit with a high content of spandex for 2-way stretch and support. Sexy scoop neck front panel is made with 2 layers of seamlessly molded voile micro that conceals a hidden layer of 1-ply mesh for soft support and … Read More
Parfait encourages all women to step out in style and embrace their curves in color for AW21! Best selling bralettes, cozy Dalis and lace Adriana, and new Charlotte Lace unlined bra help women look and feel like royalty in gorgeous, new, jewel tone colors Amethyst, Emerald and Sapphire.
Dalis and Adriana offer wire-free comfort and support with a convertible J-hook that creates a racerback plunge neckline for a dressier … Read More
A collection as comfortable as it is beautiful. Introducing the new Instant Icon™ Collection by Wacoal. Designed with a romantic scroll lace to help you feel beautiful, feminine and powerful every day. Featuring six lacy styles in three colors, this collection is anything but ordinary. The Instant Icon™ Collection will ensure you’re ready for anything in an instant so you can be your own icon.
By ELLEN LEWIS
Almost anyone I ask seems to have a story about the legendary Hanky Panky® thong. Just yesterday, my business partner Shirley and I were reminiscing about this iconic lace panty celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.
I remember some time back when my daughter was just 16, my husband, while sorting the laundry, lifted a purple lace thong from the basket. Befuddled, he asked me … Read More