By ALISON CONNOLLY
The original purpose for creating the Gallery on Lingerie Briefs was simply to share inspiring images that have some ties to lingerie or swimwear, or at the very least, fashion. It can be something as simple as a pattern or a color that becomes the basis for a post. In this case, it’s this collection of images from Latvian swimwear brand Collar. The colors and patterns simply … Read More
A new debut from Wacoal… Net Effect Collection! With exquisite lace, this collection offers support, smoothness, and elegance in everyday styles.
Super soft and comfortable, the Net Effect T-Shirt Bra offers amazing support, making it perfect in every way for every day. Similar to the underwire, this seamless style is sized up to G cup. Featuring a botanical jacquard fabric and seamed cups for gentle shaping, the Net Effect Wire … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Today’s exposé is a testimony to the Fall 2019 style direction that was on display at the recent Salon International de la Lingerie, Eurovet’s premiere European Intimate Apparel show. This exposition was all about the brands, their products and the vision seeded at Interfilère last year. In 2018 we spoke of the emerging focus on the body “more as a subject and less as an object”. … Read More
Janira is known as a maker of elegant European basics that combine fashion and comfort in a unique way. Their Greta collection is no exception: it uses a clever combination of luxurious stretch fabrics, lovely laces and sheer insets to create 20 basic pieces that make a statement. For Spring 2019, Janira introduces five gorgeous colors to this popular assortment: summer pink, rosette, ocean blue, blue jeans and light grey… Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Prior to the show in Paris, I was wandering around the Marais on my way to a meeting when I happened upon the Gallerie Hugo (pictured here with a bit of glare). This explosion of color was a welcome respite on a grey and rainy day. I actually stopped to take a look. I never know how I might use imagery I come across on the blog. … Read More
Some days, you want what is the tried and true. It’s easy to get seduced by fancy laces and embroidered details, but what most women tend to reach for on a regular basis are the most comfortable basics. On Gossamer’s latest additions to their ‘Next To Nothing’ line add more lightweight 4 way stretch, microfiber options to layer up with on days where you feel like wearing nothing. It’s a … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
It’s no secret that I love socks. My tenure as a hosiery buyer at Macy’s (before it was a national behemoth) was one of the most creative jobs of my career. I am always perusing sock departments just to see what’s out there. I also believe that socks, like any other accessory, can be a great statement maker, even for us New Yorkers whose apparel tends to … Read More