Panache’s Tallulah swimsuit collection in D-J Cup, features a gorgeous feather print enhanced with solid black side panels. With Xtra Life Lycra fibre to resist fabric degradation, helping to maintain a fantastic fit and vibrant colour from summer to summer. Tallulah collection comes in a Balconnet Bikini, Padded bandeau bikini, One Piece swimsuit, Tankini, High waist brief, gather pant and beautiful matching Sarong.
Le Mystère’s Sleek Seduction bra features micro luxe spacer for a lightweight and breathable soft molded look with T-shirt sensibility. The ultra fine monofilament will not crush or crease.
Sleek Seduction’s silky hi-tech fabric keeps you cool as the spacer allows consistent air circulation, while providing a layer of modesty. Spacer straps trimmed in gross grain ribbon are soft, cushy and comfortable as is the comfort elastics and brushed look … Read More
Saturday was the summer solstice and I spent it visiting my partner, Shirley at her home in Portsmouth, NH. We really didn’t do much but still, the weekend did not disappoint: perfect weather, ocean sunsets, sailboats, lobster rolls and homemade ice cream. It struck me that the very essence of the New England lifestyle is captured in the local vistas along this coastline. This is the berthing ground of nautical … Read More
Last week I subwayed to downtown Brooklyn to visit Iris Lingerie and discovered a perfect marriage, Iris Lingerie and Kimera Design. In a very unique business model, one that works beautifully, Kimera’s bridal and special occasion boutique hosts Iris’s Intimate Apparel shop right on its premises. Kimera showcases an eclectic assortment of original gowns and dresses created by owner Yvonne Chu catering to a modern bride who likes … Read More
By Ali Cudby In a few short weeks the Spring/Summer 2015 trades shows will begin, starting in Paris, with Mode City and Interfilière, before crossing the pond to the USA’s Curvexpo lingerie trade shows. Recently I got a sneak peek at what’s to come, and it’s hot as summer in New York. 
The Paris shows will be highlighting American and Canadian lingerie brands, so this is an ideal year … Read More
Sue Hughes, a traveling lingerie sales rep for the Formfit Company of Chicago, with model checking fit. 1949 Photo by Phillip Harrington accompanied by Stanley Kubrick for Look Magazine.
In our continuing series on Lingerie through the decades, Shirley focuses on post WWII intimate apparel and the glamorous starlets of the 1940’s who created great desire for beautiful undergarments, sleepwear and swimwear…. READ MORE in ‘Lingerie That Lingers’… Read More
by Shirley Freeman
Ahh those fabulous forties… at least the middle to the end of that decade was fabulous. WWII had ceased, yet the Cold War had begun… but economics were improving and fashion was evolving. Starting around 1945, lingerie was making a comeback thanks to Hollywood newsreels, movies, catalogs and newspapers. Manufacturers of underwear created ad campaigns in popular magazines enticing women to buy lingerie again. Cotton stockings were … Read More