By ELLEN LEWIS
August was a transition month for me. I attended live shows in NYC and LA. I went to showrooms. I put on clothes that haven’t seen the light of day for 18 months. That included bras, specifically underwire bras which, despite the advance in wire free options, make me feel more secure in public. Feeling secure and comfortable are the same thing to me. I do not think I am alone. Even … Read More
This image of the new C Jolie T-shirt bra clearly tells the whole story of the Chantelle brand’s mission: Comfort, Style and Function. In the past year during which lingerie contentment has been defined as feeling good in one’s undergarments, Chantelle has excelled. Every style launched has embraced practicality with a contemporary flair.
What makes C Jolie so persuasive is its design direction. It combines a modern, flat lace and feminine details with a NEW … Read More
It sounds like Justin Timberlake’s 2007 platinum hit song, but bringing “Sexy Back” into our lingerie wardrobes is a definite trend and Chantelle Lingerie has done just that with their new Day to Night Collection. Without sacrificing the demand for comfort, they have created a modern interpretation of their tried-and-true silhouettes by combining comfortable yet supportive fit with their French fashion DNA. Utilizing the construction elements for which the brand is known, combined with … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
The Pajama Bra: that is what Chantelle’s new C Comfort full cup molded bra has been called. A colleague of mine told me that she was wear testing the style and literary forgot to take it off before going to bed. It’s pretty incredible that an underwire bra fitting 32-44, C-I cups can provide wire free comfort. The combination of a super soft fabric with enough stretch to accommodate a full bust … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I have never been a matchy-matchy type of girl. Long before eclectic detail surfaced in the fashion theater, I didn’t obey the rules. In fact, the highlight of my first buying job interview with the venerable merchandising icon, Mickey Drexler (subsequently my boss) was his query into why I was wearing Frye boots with a Kenzo tunic, not a common eccentricity in 1976. So, you might imagine, and you would be correct, … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Here’s what I admire about the Chantelle brand: they understand the American consumer. As a 140-year-old French corsetry company, shifting gears from the brand’s signature elegance to our culture’s obsession with functionality could have been a huge obstacle. Instead, they successfully merged elegance with practicality, resulting in an array of beautifully executed styles that are fashionable as well as practical. And, they get the sizing issue, the fact that there is an … Read More
Manufactured with up to 70% recycled fabrics, Chantelle’s new sustainable collection, Motif, is made from fibers produced by purposing unused materials, which limits environmental impact and preserves quality. Materials such as tulle, lace, mesh and elastic are made of recycled polyester yarn that are composed of leftovers from production. This collection is certified by Oeko-Tex® to ensure the best level of quality and safety to our customers. The lace used in this collection comes from … Read More