By ELLEN LEWIS
My first exciting encounter with the color red was at an Adolf Gottlieb art retrospective at the Whitney Museum when I was 18. Gottlieb’s Burst series changed my perspective on Abstract Expressionism. As I stood transfixed before these canvases covered with dramatic gestures and careful brushstrokes, I understood the duality of purpose he wished to convey. These paintings were alive, pulsating with intent and full of … Read More
Le Mystere is seeing the importance of an all-sheer look as a huge shift in the once exclusively t-shirt bra culture. There is once again room in the market for the reemergence of some redefined, less constructed shapes and styles which feature clean cuts, minimalist shapes and a lightweight barely there look. Thanks to the development of a new generation of high modulus lightweight materials with precise finishing, Le Mystere … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Some years ago, during the period of time in which I was raising my family, fixated on my home and in the acquirement stage of my life, I decorated a small dining area of our house with very dynamic wallpaper from Clarence House in NYC. It was a vibrant red and white rose pattern set against a pitch black background. I had scoured the D & D … Read More
Fleur’t Intimates is right in sync with the expanding trend of innerwear as outerwear. The Fleur’t Urban Escape collection is the perfect answer to casual summer attire. Yes, this is sleepwear, but these pajamas (cami & cropped pant set), chemise and maxi gown in heather grey are perfect for an evening out or a weekend getaway. Beautifully draped modern designs constructed in the signature soft Fleur’t fabric with luxurious, 100% … Read More
A new, modern look for Chantelle’s favorite seamless minimizer bra, C Magnifique Sexy offers the fun illusion of sexy sheerness. This beautifully supportive, full coverage seamless bra was designed in France for active lifestyles. With a flattering lift and support thanks to built-in inner slings, bustline will be minimized by up to 1 inch. The wide smoothing sides and back wings also minimize any bulge. Mesh lined cups with soft … Read More
by DEEDEE CROSLAND ~ Audio Briefs
We are back with another Audio Brief, and our new podcast name ‘the Naked Point of View’ brings new and fun people as well! Earlier this spring I spoke with Jacqueline Sava who is the founder, creative director and self proclaimed Soak Savant of her brand – SOAK WASH. Soak Wash is liquid laundry wash for woolen products and beloved delicates. On … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Disruption, crossing borders, diversification, outside of the box: we’ve been talking about cultural upheaval for a couple of years now; on Lingerie Briefs as recently as this week’s fashion editorial. The market initially used the term ‘Athleisure’ because the trend began with casual loungewear. I dubbed it ‘Everywear’ as lingerie emerged in wardrobes and every facet of the intimate category seeped into the streets.
