Montelle Intimates has a refreshing new take on neutrals for a polished look. A welcome addition to their lineup includes the delicious and sleek Almond Spice as well as new nude hues! These neutrals are available in great range of styles and sizes. Almond Spice is featured on Montelle’s sexy and supportive Pure Plus Bra up to an H cup as well as the Flirt Demi Lace Bra featuring retro-inspired … Read More
In an age of mass production, Emma Harris, the British based luxury lingerie atelier, firmly believes that hand sewing is an art which deserves to be preserved. By producing ‘In Finer Detail’, her first Couture Collection, Emma Harris aims to reignite this mastery by producing garments of rare skill that can truly be called hand-sewn pieces of art.
After years of producing high quality and high-end lingerie and loungewear … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Every season, caddy corner to the Curve show, is The Lingerie Selection: A boutique trade show hosted by its founders, Maggie Gillette and Melissa Franchi. Entering its 5th year as an alternative venue for indie brands, it has been anchored since its inception by Maggie’s and Melissa’s collections, The Giving Bride and Nevaeh. Also on board this August, were Loulette, Hesper Fox, Edge of Beyond, … Read More
Thanks to its seamlessly molded, full coverage spacer cups, Le Mystere’s Light Luxury is able to offer a lightness that is perfect for the hot summer months. Featuring the newest generation of fine grade spacer, these cups will not crease or crush. The monofilament used in the cup is tightly packed, giving it a soft stretch and smooth hand with nice body and shaping, all while maintaining the light breathable … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Skin
In the past, I have interlaced swimwear impressions in the Intimate overview I post following the CurveNY show. But this market there seemed to be more brands showing beachwear warranting more discussion about the category. Swimwear is a natural segue from the lingerie channel: there are similarities in fabrics, fit, and now function. Swimwear is experiencing the same crossover effect as Intimate Apparel, not only … Read More
Better than basics: The bestselling Future Foundation Collection from b.tempt’d now includes a T-shirt Bra, Wire Free Bra, and Crop Top – all detailed with soft lace.
The most easygoing Underwire T-Shirt bra just got even easier to wear 24/7 with one new feature: a soft brushed lace that hugs around the entire body. Pillow soft stretch foam cups provide natural shaping and a clean finish neckline adds sleek styling … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Only Hearts
Curve NY wrapped up last week and as I always do, I spent 3 solid days at the show. It was definitely more robust, with an interesting layout and meaningful seminars. I received healthy feedback. The mainstream brands dominated the venue showcasing their current product perspective. For my part, there was a definitive macro message: Comfort first and foremost: in bras, shapewear, panties, and particularly … Read More