For several years I had the privilege of working with the venerable Jacalyn Bennett, lingerie designer for some of the biggest Intimate Apparel brands in the world. I was sale’s director of her personal label and therefore, had access to an extraordinary vintage lingerie collection housed in her Newburyport studios. Renown for her handwork with lace applique, silk and delicate detail, Jacalyn’s creations were then and are now a … Read More
It’s no secret that I have great respect for the Dita Von Teese lingerie brand. Some time ago, I wrote a post explaining why. So, I am thrilled that Dita has been named as the hostess of this year’s Femmy Awards to be held February 2 at Ciprani’s in NYC. I do not think that my colleagues on the Underfashion Club board could have found a more fitting woman … Read More
Any way you wear your spots, no one can doubt the force of your statement. Elomi’s Wild Thing swimwear collection proves the lasting power of today’s woman. However you travel, by stealth or self, I hope you have an opportunity to migrate south for some real heat. These tankini and gathered one piece bathing suits are available in sizes 16 -26.
PrimaDonna has been making lingerie that gives the very best support to big breasts for 150 years now. A perfect fit is the cornerstone of every series, but throughout that time the fashion aspect has become increasingly important. Lingerie no longer only comes in white, black or skin colour. Now fashionable colours and trendy styles are customary. So our PrimaDonna designers not only know how to design a bra that … Read More
Several weeks ago, in a conversation with François Pomѐs, editor in chief of Creations Magazine, we began a discussion about the emerging bralette trend in fashion. This category has often eluded me as I am personally focused on bras that satisfy a bigger cup woman. Professionally speaking, the non-wire, easy comfort bralette has always mattered, but truthfully, it stayed parked in the small busted lane. It was never a major … Read More
By JEAN CRISS
This is a continuation of the December 6th, 2015 article about Sexy Survivor Lingerie for the Holidays. Back in November I traveled to New England and visited a few business colleagues, now breast cancer survivors. I interviewed three survivors with unique situations having endured breast cancer treatments and inquired about their therapies and recovery. Most importantly, what they wore during recovery and would have preferred … Read More
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