Slip on one of Montelle’s new Slips and enjoy the soft, smooth microfiber fabric as it gently hugs you. This isn’t your grandma’s slip that was matronly and wasn’t supposed to show… Montelle encourages you to show it off! Sheer dresses and tops sometimes need a little something under them for a smooth, pretty look and these slips fit the bill. Offered in three styles: V-Neck Full length, Round Neck … Read More
By STEPHANIE HYNES
Stephanie is living in Paris this summer happily shooting art, lingerie and a lot of wine. Paris is her paramour. She can’t stay away ; inspired by almost everything she sees (check out her instagram). She sent me these intimates images of Chantal Thomass (above) and Passionata (below) professing that she can easily re-imagine them as swimwear pieces. I decided to share them here as a ‘petite’ … Read More
The sensational Jazz Collection is new for FW19 and is part of Empreinte’s cut and sewn lingerie ‘LIFT ADDICT’ group. Their exquisitely cut and sewn lingerie provides unrivalled lifting effect, enhances the figure for all morphologies and succeeds in combining seamed cups with absolute comfort.
The stylish motifs and comfortable materials make Jazz an essential everyday collection that offers wellbeing and modernity. The soft, smooth knit fabric is adorned with … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I’ve been writing about the Skin Lingerie Brand almost as long as I have been publishing this blog. In 2011, I compared them to Savage Beauty, the Alexander McQueen retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This was not because Skin, in its ode to simplicity is anything close to McQueen’s artistry, but rather because from their inception, the brand has stepped out of the box. In … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
It truly is a pleasure to discover a brand run by a team that is filled with passion for what they create and who they create for. I immediately felt this way when learning more about Madrid-based swimwear label Alawa. Creating elegant swimwear is at the heart of this label’s essence, following Dostoyevsky’s concept of “beauty that will save the world” as their mantra.
There is … Read More
Panache’s most-loved, non-wired bra is returning in extended cup sizes. Andorra Non-Wired Bra launches in sizes 28HH – 40J, plus the addition of a classic black colorway. Featuring four sections with stabilizer- lined bottom cups and sling for a supportive and uplifted fit, this bra also features stretch lace on the top cups to comfortably accommodate the fuller bust. Andorra is styled on a cradle with powermesh wings for extra … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
When I started my career stint in Intimate Apparel 35 years ago, Cosabella was a new brand in the market. They made their mark rather quicklly with the Soire panty housed in a flat white mini pack. It was omnipresent at better retailers; a very cool point of sale statement. These simple mesh panties in a bastion of colors were a perfect calling card for this nascent … Read More