Ruminating for the past week or so about Kilo Brava’s Holiday 21 collection I’ve been trying to put my finger on its contemporary tempo. Several words come to mind that solidify the brand’s mission for this delivery: retro inspired, vintage style, pop colors, paisley prints, semi-sheer, eco-conscious, diverse, inclusive, size friendly, sexy, comfortable intimates that are personally empowering. Eight new groups are now showcased in Kilo Brava’s Spotlight this month: … Read More
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
By ELLEN LEWIS
The Embroidery Collection
Since the Kilo Brava launch, just two years ago, I have written several editorials singing the praises of this innovative indie brand and its incredibly visionary founder, Kristin Bear. The collections never cease to amaze me. And now, to my great pleasure Kilo Brava is joining our Spotlight Partnership with their A/W 21 collections.
The Bamboo Collection
Highlighted here is the 9/15-9/30 Delivery, … 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 ELLEN LEWIS
How does a young woman with pre-med aspirations end up as one of the more successful “Indie” designers, thriving during an international pandemic? Meet Kristin Bear, creator, and owner of Kilo Brava Lingerie. She has been on my radar ever since she launched the brand in fall of 2019. Her initial collections stand out, not only for their quality, but also for their cultural integrity. … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Given that “Tiger King” is the show entertaining the nation right now, it’s perfect (prrrfect) timing that we feature the brand Kilo Brava, whose headquarters is a handful of miles far from the infamous Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue center AND their current loungewear collection features an original tiger print! Clearly someone was channeling what was going to be big in 2020 (and really, who could … Read More