By Jacalyn Bennett
I love working with silk in my lingerie designs, though silk is now endangered as are so many of our precious natural resources. I shall share with you a quick glimpse of what is happening in China that is causing the prices of silk to sky rocket. In short, the silk mulberry tree farmers are selling their precious land to developers, who are displacing flora and fauna … Read More
By Layla L’Obatti
Peggy Moffit’s Alluring Curves Inspire Maison Close
Flashforward: Maison Close, once again, takes cues from the sexually charged garments of previous decades, here; a sheer bodysuit with garters.
Flashback: Peggy Moffit modeled a Rudi Gernreich topless bathing suit that rocked the fashion world in this iconic photography by William Claxton… Read More
We are in a swim mode today at Lingerie Briefs (check out our Curvy Briefs blog: Swimwear Daydreams). Writer, Lindsey, an LA native might not be aware of the chilly autumn days we are having in the Northeast. I, on the other hand, am more likely inspired by the fact that I depart in one week for my home in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and my partner … Read More
By Lindsey Borchard
It may not be summer right now, but this hot weather has got me thinking about swimwear a lot more these days than usual.
Growing up, I remember the summers of trying to hide my growing chest in a basic black one piece that gave me more of a uni-boob then the curves I was wishing for. Summers were the worst time of year for me. A … Read More
By Marina Rybak
Getting straight to the point, the contemporary dance-theater group Company XIV is one of my favorites. Once upon a time I ventured out to Brooklyn despite the torrential rain to see a performance at the converted space on Bond Street, formerly a warehouse for tow trucks. I was unaware at the time that my act of faith placed me at the threshold of experiencing the sizzling magic … Read More
By Elisabeth Dale
Are designers meeting the needs of breast cancer patients?
This October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month saw the launch of a new educational initiative to make women more aware of their surgical options after mastectomy and lumpectomy. This new BRA (Breast Reconstruction Awareness) Day was created because surveys showed that few women knew about their choices. And only one out of 4 women decide on breast reconstruction after … Read More
A few weeks ago I met my brother on a rainy Sunday in New Haven for a lunch meeting that went awry. We decided to make the best of it by visiting the Yale University Art Museum. I knew we would find an aesthetic gem somewhere inside. And there is was: the Murals of Bonampak, in replica, on the gallery’s walls. This Mayan artwork, discovered in 1946 in a remote … Read More