By TINA WILSON
Spring has finally sprung, I think? With its arrival comes not only warm days and cool nights but a royal wedding. Not one to get swept up in celebrity/royalty weddings, I’m a bit more excited this time around, it’s not every day a royal marries an American. And I love Harry, he’s my favorite.
Since Victorian times, it’s been customary to give the bride to be…a trousseau. … Read More
The soft silky texture of satin loungewear is so relaxing and luxurious. The popularity of satin is that it looks glamorous and feels soft like silk, yet is significantly more affordable.
PJ Harlow satin lounge and sleepwear pieces are so feminine and beautiful, they fit great and are silky-soft. Made in the USA with a signature satin faille blend. PJ Harlow’s collection flatters, pampers, soothes, and caresses the body. Plus … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
There is some controversy about who invented the first bra. The final answer is unequivocally Herminie Cadolle, who secured the first “brassiere” patent in Paris in 1879. Founder of the legendary Maison Cadolle, Herminie was the first of six generations of Cadolle women dedicated to celebrating the female form in tandem with the cultural environment of the period. The House of Cadolle is famed for its … Read More
Arriving in May, Janira, the leading brand of Spanish underwear has a sophisticated take on shapewear. Janira’s Shape Greta is a beautiful addition to the feminine, lacey Greta line. As with all of Janira’s shapewear, the collection is elegantly and carefully designed to respect your natural shape. Each garment also features unique technology with their FAMOUS JANIRA COTTON TERRY GUSSET which is recommended by Gynecologists, it regulates the PH, … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I found this image on Pinterest and to date it is the most popular picture I have ever posted. I think that it is because this bespoke bra is evidence of the artistic potential of lingerie placed in the right designer’s hands. It is craftsmanship at its best. Have you ever envisioned a bra made of peacock feathers? Neither had I, until I found this ingenious wonder … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
For any of you who read my last blog on Sustainability, you know that this subject has occupied my thoughts for a while now. What concerns me … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Lingerie brand Maison Nouvelle was born out of Dutch designer Maaike Nieuwenhuis’s fascination with craftsmanship. Granted, all of the designers we feature here in the Gallery are committed to quality craftsmanship, but Maison Nouvelle takes it one step further. Every piece is made to order, specific to your measurements and needs.
Many of the items on Maison Nouvelle’s website are ordered according to your body measurements (rather … Read More