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
The Montelle design team created this new BodyBliss Collection with beauty, softness and breathability in mind. These garments are especially ideal now that the weather is getting warmer as they all feather-lite and ultra soft, made with MicroModal Air. This sustainable fabric is five times softer than cotton and created from botanic fibers.
The beauty of the BodyBliss Collection is it’s versatility. … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
The Truth is in The Numbers!
About a year ago, I started hearing about a little known lingerie company that was making waves in small boutiques: Fit Fully Yours. Boutique owners would bring it in on a recommendation from someone else and almost immediately sell out. They would then re-order and find that the struggle was keeping up with demand rather than selling bras. When Fit … Read More