By ELLEN LEWIS
It was several years ago that I was first introduced to the Louisa Bracq brand at Curve New York. In a small booth they were assessing the North American market opportunity for their eponymous lingerie brand that launched in Europe in 2007. This family owned embroidery workshop, based in France, had been supplying exquisite embroideries to some of the best-known luxury lingerie brands since 1938. Recognized for … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I’ve been snooping around the Men’s Lingerie market for several seasons now, but have resisted covering it with the exception of some cool underwear because, well, frankly married to a flannel shirt kind of man, it’s never been on my personal radar. However, I sense a sea change in the market, an interest in men’s nightwear that goes beyond the European recognition of the inherent value of … Read More
Anita Care bras are known worldwide as fashionable, functional and super comfortable, the utmost importance for women who have undergone breast surgery. With more than two dozen styles in their Mastectomy and Post Surgery collections, there are many options and colors to suit everyone’s desire. Two of their bestselling pocketed, seamless styles, the sporty Lynn and the Lotta mastectomy bras are now being introduced in a beautiful lotus color, a … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
When my children were young, I found a pajama brand (which shall remain nameless), that I absolutely loved because of the incredibly soft fabrics. They carried sleepwear in my size, but not the same cute patterns. This was disappointing. That’s why when I discovered Kickee Pants at the virtual Curve Connect Show this Fall, I was pleasantly surprised. This 13-year-old brand produces a bevy of products for … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
This year has been one of significant change for everyone. Both individuals, brands, and lingerie stores have been adjusting to the new normal as things rapidly go virtual. Eveden’s Virtual Fit program helps train stores and individuals so they can offer high quality bra fittings online to their customers. Frederika (Freddy) Zappe’s fit clinic is always a popular attraction at Curve, so this alternative version offers the … Read More
By TINA WILSON
My first real encounter with the term ”transition” in fashion was being summoned from my perch just outside of Calvin’s office and into his. His private office was somewhere between a large studio apartment and an upstairs art gallery dotted with white minimal furniture. My time there at 205 West 39thstreet was the era of his “Obsession” perfume and the height of Calvin Klein jeans. … Read More
The latest holiday collection from Montelle Intimates is here and is a lesson in contrasts. Mauve geometric lace is paired with beige for a trendy tattoo inspired look throughout the entire Femme Fatale collection. This style statement is combined with all of the quality and comfort that Montelle is known for, making this collection perfectly pretty and practical.
The Fashion Wire Free Bra features fancy lace straps in back … Read More