By ALISON CONNOLLY
This time last year we featured Violet & Wren in the Gallery and it’s a pleasure to be able to follow-up with what is up-and-coming next season from this luxury label. Described as “British, botanical loungewear with a passion for everyday luxury”, Violet & Wren specializes in silk creations such as robes, pajamas and chemises that feature custom hand-painted illustrations.
For Spring/Summer 2019, those illustrations are light … Read More
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month right around the corner, Wacoal is debuting two new styles in their Awareness Collection: an underwire t-shirt bra and a wire free t-shirt bra. Both of these new silhouettes are constructed with ultra lightweight spacer fabric.
The new Awareness Underwire T-Shirt Bra offers amazing support, total comfort, and a ribbon flag for breast cancer awareness too! Jacquard fabric that looks like lace adds instant … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I had an Eberjey post all set for today about the Filippa tuxedo bralet and panty and the Tuxedo robe. They are so quintessentially Eberjey. But then I discovered what I should have known; that they delivered in August. There went my editorial plan, especially because sales are so strong for these items. There might be a possibility that stock is already low and I don’t like … Read More
Lightness, layers and affordable luxury: Montelle Intimates pays homage to Fall 18 fashion trends as they launch their new Sky Illusion Collection. Evocative and romantic, these pieces are designed with a delicate combination of lace, ultra-light microfiber and mesh. The Sky Illusion Chemise is not only gorgeous, you’ll sleep in ultimate comfort wearing it. With soft, wireless cups that give a little lift, the smooth bodice extends to the … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
As a sportswear buyer in the late 1970’s I have keen memories of the signature Calvin Klein t-shirt that mainstreamed this legendary designer’s collections. This $11.00 style anchored my department’s sales. The cotton t-shirt was immortalized by James Dean and Marlon Brando in the 1950’s when the actors, wearing basic white, made them larger than life on the Hollywood screen and they became a fashion icon. Flash … Read More
Happy ventilation! Coobie’s latest addition is the Mesh Back Sport Bra featuring a stylish racerback with cool, comfortable meshing to keep you going during those autumn workouts. This One size sport bra fits a 32A – 36D. Comes in Medium Gray/Hot Pink, Black/Seafoam & Charcoal/White available now! Ladies will love the wide, fixed straps & removable pads on the Mesh Back Sport Bra too!
Be sure to check out Coobie … Read More
By HELEN MASTERS
Kai Resortwear
London Swimwear Show
A riot of colour, a plethora of prints & a hot, sunny Sunday afternoon in Marylebone marked the start of the U.K. Show season with London Swimwear Show.
Clearly this show has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and now takes over a large part of the first floor of the elegant Radisson Blu hotel and after spending … Read More