By ELLEN LEWIS
I bought a watch many years ago at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a rose gold filigree bracelet, emulating jewelry displayed in the building. I would show it to you now, but alas, I am in Mexico and the watch is in New York. These ancient amulets created with the extraordinary craftsmanship of skilled artisans from times past are almost a lost art. Luxurious, elegant and exquisite, … Read More
Musing about the Lise Charmel brand and its luxurious virtuosity, a Karl Lagerfield quote comes to mind:
“Chanel is composed of only a few elements, white camellias, quilted bags and Australian doorman’s jackets, pearls, chains and shoes with black toes. I use these elements like notes to play with”
A parallel statement captures the essence of the Lise Charmel Fall/ Holiday Lingerie Collection.
Lise Charmel is composed of only a … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
The first place I visit every time I go to Paris on a business trip is Le Bon Marché, the iconic French department store. It is, in my opinion, the centerpiece of fashion excellence. Of course, my initial stop is the Lingerie department where, over the years, I have found inspiration that fortifies my perspective on the Intimate Apparel industry. But it is more than that. … Read More
All that glitters IS gold. Lise Charmel’s extraordinary Éclat d’Or Collection launching this holiday season is testimony to this fact. This French Couture brand draws inspiration from, Greek goddesses, Egyptian tombs, Renaissance triptychs, and painters like Gustav Klimt to elevate lingerie design to lingerie art. Éclat d’Or is an assortment of intimates created to emulate haute jewelry for a woman’s body. Lise Charmel’s confirms its legacy of exceptional craftsmanship with … Read More
Swim with style and lounge in luxury in Lise Charmel’s Spring/ Summer 2025 Swimwear Collection. It’s hard to wrap one’s mind around the sheer breadth of this offering. In this expose, we have culled through fourteen groups to showcase six ranges of swimwear that are resort, beach and pool ready. Once again Lise Charmel extrapolates their signature bra and panty shapes to create a plethora of choices; mix and match … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
What does the word luxury really mean? This challenge was presented to me recently and so, I am picking up the gauntlet and focusing on the Lise Charmel brand and what separates their definition of luxury from other lingerie lines. In the fashion world, this concept is clarified by the difference between Ready-to-Wear and Haute Couture. Lise Charmel is Haute Lingerie. (Check our March Spotlight, Lise Charmel … Read More
Lise Charmel energizes your summer 2024 wardrobe with majestic colors. Three dynamic collections make the statement: Frisson D’or, Dressing Floral and Jardin Delice. A tapestry of intimates and swimwear in brilliant hues of sunny yellow, emerald green and golden rose deliver a message of positivity, growth, and beauty. Honeysuckle, orange blossoms, jasmine and orchids, Lise Charmel’s favorite floral motifs, form a canvas of exquisite prints that coordinate brilliantly with these … Read More