by ELLEN LEWIS | Several weeks ago I was interviewed by Brandon Roe, publisher of The Fashion Consumer, a Podcast featuring experts from the fashion world offering fresh ideas and insights to better understand the ever-changing fashion consumer (www.FashionConsumer.com). Our discussion focused on the evolution of tastes and technology development that has caused fundamental shifts in the lingerie business. Brandon was interested in my perspective due to my … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I’ve always been a fan of gorgeous robes and pajamas, but most of the stuff you see in the maternity market tends to reflect comfort and function rather than luxury and beauty. I was pleasantly surprised to run into Brazilian brand Mari M, which clearly seems to believe that glamour is for everyone!
Mari M started in 1998 and has branched out into a myriad of … Read More
New colorways are the big news for several of Montelle Intimates‘ best selling bras*! For a cheery summer look, the exciting pink addition of Dragon Fruit Mix is a delight in Pure Plus Full Coverage T-Shirt Bra (above), Pure T-Shirt Bra, Montelle Essentials Wire Free T-Shirt Bra as well as in Allure Light Push-up Bra.
Variation of this delicious pink color is Montelle’s color … Read More
In the past few weeks, we’ve posted several blogs about the transition of sleepwear and loungewear into street wear. Many ready to wear designers have integrated lingerie and swimwear into their vernacular creating lifestyle brands that are in sync with the casual attitude so prevalent in the American culture. This is not a new mantra in the Intimate Apparel business. It started some years ago (when my own girls began … Read More
Triumph’s elegant, new shapewear collections offer perfectly fitting, sculpting, smoothing and enhancing lingerie. Triumph shapewear is the perfect fashion foundation for any look. Spring/Summer 2019 introduces a new contour fit with unique design details taken from the Triumph archive. Mesh layering and spacer cup padding creates a smooth feminine silhouette for all shapes and sizes with that, barely there feeling.
CONTOUR SENSATION Underwire Padded Bra and High Waist Panty
By ALISON CONNOLLY
I’m not sure whether it’s the Spring weather or so much talk of Coachella, but these breezy cotton pieces from SIR the Label are really speaking to me lately! Many of you know this cult Australian label as a ready-to-wear and separates brand, but it also has a lovely selection of intimates, many of which work so well as outerwear (just take a look at the images … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
One of my favorite things about social media is the way it has allowed completely new designers to open up the conversation about what both lingerie and lingerie marketing can look like. While the larger North American market frequently stays focused on things like continuity colors and t-shirt bras, young designers are creating away on Instagram and posting it all so customers can find them. These brands … Read More