Submitted by Candice Gwinn, owner of Trashy Diva in New Orleans, Louisiana
My clothing company, Trashy Diva, expanded to include a fully-stocked lingerie shop shortly after Hurricane Katrina. It became clear to me that women wanted to see a bigger selection of beautiful intimates that just wasn’t being found in the French Quarter. I’ve always been a fan of corsetry and carried a large selection of traditional Victorian-inspired, steel … Read More
Walking by The Bryant Park Hotel on 40th street this afternoon, huddled under a sheepskin coat and jealous about my husband departing for Cabo San Lucas Saturday, I was stopped in my tracks by their lobby windows. A confluence of mirrors reflecting solitary blooms of pink and chartreuse floral bouquets immediately reminded me of the new printed Kelly corset that the legendary house of Cadolle will launch this month. … Read More
by John Festa
In a very short span of time, I received three unrelated comments on my blog from women convinced bra fitters consistently put them in the wrong size bra. It was such an odd occurance. My first reaction was to think said women were resistant to their true size.
This got me thinking. Who knows more: the people fitting the bust, or the people with the bust? So … Read More
Chantelle’s Barocco ~ This sophisticated and feminine line has a two tone interlaced design embroidered on tulle, reminiscent of camellia flowers. Shown is Seamless Molded Underwire Bra and Hipster in black.… Read More
Romance and grace are the hallmarks of the LOU Voluptueuse line. Delicate embroidery with a Calais leaver’s lace trim subtlety details this line to add a hint of whimsy.… Read More
Several years ago I had the privilege of working for a while with the eponymous NYC lingerie shop, La Petite Coquette. This merchandising gem is a brand within itself, an enticing enclave of exquisite underpinnings and essential underwear that epitomizes the French intimates DNA. It does not matter that the store carries many other labels from around the globe; the “je ne sais quoi” mystique is clarified in every nook … Read More
“Spring has sprung in the form of bright new colors and exciting new additions to favorite style groups in Wacoal’s Spring 2014 collection. Make a splash in best-selling styles in colors such as Aquatic, Blue Danube, Iced Mint and Coral/Pink. Wacoal also introduces Supporting Role, a new not-so-basic underwire featuring a soft, stretchy, two-ply cup with plenty of sheen and decorative lace to make it an instant must-have for … Read More