by Libby Dowd
Wedding gowns are traditionally white, but lately color has been making its way down the runway—and the aisle. From the neutral blush colors that are appearing in virtually every designer’s collection to Vera Wang’s shocking black gown, color is coming on strong. So why should bridal lingerie stay all white?
In Bloom by Jonquil is introducing its new line of intimates for summer deliveries. These styles mix … Read More
This is a very chaotic time for me, one of those crazy shifts in life’s equinox that can paralyze or energize, depending on perspective. For sure it is a crucible of stress. I am selling my home, full of 40 plus years of “stuff”, and downsizing big time. There are only a few weeks left to liquidate and the process morphs daily. I have decided to go greener, eliminate the … Read More
By Jacalyn Bennett
When I started Bennett and Company in 1989, it was with a vision to understand and fulfill the needs of a woman’s demanding lifestyle through the design and manufacture of beautiful, unique, and affordable lingerie, which is nourishing to the soul. I built Bennett and Company with a corporate philosophy that embraces ecology, human rights, and social responsibly.
Teaching a woman the skill of sewing helps her … Read More
by Layla L’obatti
What’s Old is New will be the theme of this column, and in many ways that is a recurring theme in life and design for me. Clothing has been made for many centuries, and my view on design is that we don’t often reinvent the wheel as often as we modernize it. The idea of vintage inspiring current trends is perhaps itself “vintage” or old news. The … Read More
Even though the Kriss Soonik Collection is not Indie new, it was a revelation for me when Laura Fitzpatrick, owner of Oh Baby Lingerie in Portland Oregon, insisted I review the line with her at Curve. This collection draws its inspiration from the super heroine persona: sexy, powerful and slightly defiant. Beautiful underpinnings and loungerie designed with a modern take set this brand apart projecting an artistic and feminine attitude. … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A Classy New Brand Adds Interest To The Lingerie Market
Every time I traveled to Paris during my 
corporate working years, I would visit the Anne Fontaine store in order to add another style to my collection of these exquisitely tailored classic white shirts. They became an essential part of my everyday uniform. That is why I was drawn to the Elizabeth Daniel NY brand … Read More
By Libby Dowd
Toad Lillie introduced a new line of bridal lingerie inspired by French sweets at February’s Designer Showcase. The line includes four decadent sets all hand made in luxurious silk fabrics.
Bombé, a silk chiffon babydoll with “something blue” charmeuse bows and a matching charmeuse panty features French seaming and narrow rolled hems that create a romantic ripple effect.
Chantilly, a silk charmeuse and lace shelf bra, panty … Read More