By ASI EFROS
It is during a seminar at the Premiere Vision NY in January of 2020 that OPM (OnPoint Manufacturing) was mentioned by a panelist, Tara St James, a fashion industry activist and founder of the Re: Source Library. Armed with the curiosity of ten cats, I dashed to their booth compelled to find out more.
OnPoint’s Sr. Vice President of Sales, David Prentice, met me … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I have had a major love affair with Rya Collection since they launched their first sheer robe! A surprise for me at Curve NYC this year was that they are finally launching a plus size collection. My bank account may not be nearly as excited as I am.
What wasn’t a surprise was that Rya Collection’s plus-size pieces play to the same strengths as their core … Read More
We are 6 weeks into this #StayatHome edict and zoom conferences have taken the workforce by storm. So has the ramifications of isolation. A little pizazz in our “Above the Waist Wardrobe” is now, more than ever, a welcome mood booster. Montelle Intimates Midnight Romance and Bloom bra and panty sets are a perfect solution to a thirst for some fashion inspiration.
Midnight Romance is designed in a dynamic stretch … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
A few weeks prior to the pandemic shutdown, I was scheduled to visit the Komar headquarters in NJ to work with the Le Mystere team on an idea sparked during the Curve NY show in February: Technology and its impact on innovation in Lingerie. I was inspired, initially, by their presentation of the new Velvet Mesh Collection (above) using Sens-Elast technology, now on hold for later … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
A few days ago, entering week 6 of quarantine in our house, my husband came into the kitchen and announced he had just dressed for the day. He was wearing his bathrobe. I was a bit perplexed, so he explained that he had just put on clean underwear. This actually inspired me to write this blog about Wacoal’s extensive panty collection. Fact is, despite our at … Read More
Searching for sun bonnets for my granddaughters last week on Etsy.com, I happened across some Shadowline® vintage lingerie produced in the 1950’s through 70’s. I can actually remember my own grandmother (and my mom) wearing nightgowns like these. Flash forward 50 years and what seemed old is new again. These images struck a chord. The interest in vintage lingerie has always been relevant to many lingerie aficionados but lately, … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
It has been nearly three years since I first featured Ukrainian brand Apilat here in the Gallery, and quite frankly, after you see what they’ve been up to, you will agree that was far too long to wait.
You likely know by now that I am easily swayed by ostrich feathers and shimmering fabrics, and the way Apilat utilizes these materials with such sophistication and elegance … Read More