A celebration of exquisite lace and timeless design, Katherine Hamilton‘s new Elliana is a truly unique collection. Each decadent piece of French Leavers lace is placed with precision to allow the stunning design to continue uninterrupted and to ensure symmetry – a mark of the highest quality and attention to detail.
Elegant and lightweight, this vintage-inspired style features a two-piece cup for a petite balconette appearance and an underlying … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Destiny Top and Blair Pant in French Terry
I discovered the P.J. Harlow brand some years ago at Curve Las Vegas. It was right after the 2008 economic implosion and I was at the show directing a seminar on “Navigating the Storm”. Brands and stores were looking for paths to profitability in a particularly difficult market. So, it was very serendipitous that I happened upon the P.J.Harlow … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
If you have ever had the privilege of chatting with the inimitable Molly Hopkins, co-owner with Cynthia Decker of LiviRae in Kennesaw, Georgia, you would understand why their store profile is so compelling. LiviRae is an extension of these two women, a cornucopia of creativity and caring. It is a lingerie haven for women sized 28-56, A-O cups. Both Molly and Cynthia are paragons of positivity with … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Mothers who have a smaller rib cage and/or bust frame often have difficulty finding the right bra during nursing and beyond. Naturally, all moms desire a nursing bra that fits well, is comfortable and pretty. For petite’s, it tends to be a challenge. The Little Bra Company has the solution for these women, and introduces the Mona Nursing Bra which is designed (and specially cut) for the … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
Helen Sanchez
Last July, we introduced the Evolution Concept Show in this column. Captained by Samantha Chang, this online market platform was created to provide a podium for brands caught in a Pandemic web of confinement. Launched in July with 50 participating companies, Evolution Concept Show, embarking this week on their second virtual market, now claims 80 members, a 60% increase of brands showcasing their new collections. … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
A few weeks ago, Sandra Jones, Lise Charmel’s North American Sales Director, and I were chatting about the brand’s new Fleurs de Nuit lingerie selection . We are often on a similar creative wavelength when discussing a collection so when she mentioned her recent visit to the Frida Kahlo exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, my art radar became completely engaged. In Mexico, Frida … Read More
Non-wire Clara Comfort soft bras from Anita are not only elegant and comfortable, their color choices have expanded to include the new neutral Crystal. Pretty detailing of a Semi-transparent, curved panel of double-layered voile around the neckline gives the collection a chic look.
There are two styles of the Clara soft bras; the 3-section, wirefree (5459) and wirefree seamless (5859). Both feature a light and airy aesthetic with a … Read More