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
By ELLEN LEWIS
Isn’t Paris amazing! Asked this question every year after I return from the Interfilière and Salon International de la Lingerie shows, I am hard pressed to respond. Paris, for me, is all about working the shows. I always find inspiration and this year, my market intelligence has been re-confirmed. Today’s review is focused on the fabrics, colors and consumer direction for the future of Intimate Apparel. … Read More
Lise Charmel SS19 Haute Couture Art de Volupté and Soie Virtuose Collections are copacetic, melding together 17 styles of luxury lingerie worthy of any bride or woman desiring the ultimate in lingerie. However, it’s the Lise Charmel designer technique that raises them above commercial lingerie to another plane of grace. They are unique in their content, intricate in their application and complex in their artistry. Proprietary Guipure and embroidery on … Read More