In our continuing effort to share the best beach and pool wear with our readers, Maison Lejaby’s expertise in lingerie fit and development is on display here. Harking back to the golden years in Hollywood and the eternal allure of the west coast lifestyle, Maison Lejaby has created a modern swimwear collection saturated with the colors of the California landscape. Styled to capture the sleek, chic style that defines the … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Rosa Faia (with Econyl® fabric)
The retail swim season takes off this month as winter sets in and the big escape begins. I confess that I am no swimwear maven, but I have been exposed to the category during my entire Lingerie career. Swimwear shares many of the fit and function issues as innerwear, particularly bras, panties and shapewear. It’s an important category for many Intimate Apparel … Read More
On Gossamer continues its foray into light lingerie layers with the addition of the color blush to their Cabana Cotton essentials. These weightless intimates, part of this best selling stable of effortless styles are designed in a soft Peruvian Pima cotton sized to fit S-L ladies. The Cabana Cotton wire-free bralette and reversible cami are both edged with a delicate crochet trim, continuing the brand signature of simple, feminine pieces… Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
It’s cold, grey and dreary in New York and it basically has been more of the same since I returned from Cabo San Lucas in mid December. I miss my Mexican happy place. This image of the sky over my house sent by a well meaning neighbor does not do the trick. I need a shot of spring, a bolt of color, something to get excited about. … Read More
Ring in the New Year right and make your move to Wacoal Sport! These sport bras provide lift, support, and comfort for all activities.
The Sport Underwire Bra is a sport bra like no other! This bestseller has a unique outside underwire that minimizes the movement of the breast during workouts of any intensity. Sport bra technology meets everyday comfort, designed for women of all shapes and sizes. Made with … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Nessa
Polish bras are having a moment. Witness the recent New York Times article that focused on them.
The year I got into buying well-fitting bras seriously coincided with the first time Polish bras became popular with a niche market of full-busted and plus-size customers. It was kind of the wild west of bra buying then. People would form groups on Facebook to swap sizing tips and … Read More
Lise Charmel ushers in the New Year with their visionary Fête Précieuse Collection, an exquisite interpretation of the eternal beauty of the celestial night sky in which an endless veil of stars casts iridescent layers of black and blue. It’s the stuff that dreams are made of and Lise Charmel has created 14 heavenly lingerie pieces to emulate this vision. Ultra-soft tulle and transparent netting are offset by an … Read More