By ELLEN LEWIS
One cannot speak of sustainability in the world of intimate apparel without mentioning Calida. I have focused on this aspect of the brand’s heritage more than once in this column. They have been an industry force in this domain “long before it was cool” Their credo: “Sustainability should not be a fashion, but a promise” is reflected in its many faceted collections.
The sustainable pursuit is no … Read More
By Estelle Puleston
Lingerie brands worldwide have felt the impact of operating during a pandemic that has influenced everything from supply chains to fashion trends. For the first time since its launch in 2017, Opaak – which is designed in Germany but produced at a specialist luxury lingerie manufacturer in Romania – was forced like many others to develop a collection 100% remotely, without the usual in-person collaboration or factory … Read More
By ASI EFROS
Green Collection – Organic Cashmere Tights
Sarah Borghi vanguards the movement of eco-responsibility by launching the ‘Green Collection’ — a first-of-a-kind range of 100% biodegradable and ethically manufactured premium hosiery and socks.
Green Collection – 40 Denier Tights – Oceano Colorway
An Italian hosiery company with a 40-year heritage continues its legacy by expanding into the realm of innovation, progressive technologies, and sustainable fibers. In addition, Sarah … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Portugal-based brand ColieCo is on a mission to prove that you absolutely can have a fun and stylish lingerie drawer that respects the planet. Using a mixture of reclaimed, recycled, low-carbon and organic materials, founder and designer Nicole Neaber creates some of the boldest designs I’ve seen in the ‘sustainable lingerie’ sphere – and the prices aren’t half bad, either.
A fashion design graduate who discovered a … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Cupro. The first time I was introduced to this fabric professing sustainable options for the Intimate Apparel industry, I was not impressed. It seemed a bit overbearing to me. Subsequently, I have seen improved iterations, but NOTHING I have touched feels quite like the Vegan Silk Collection from Commando®. Leave it to Commando® to zero in on a textile trend and elevate it to luxury ready … Read More
With a call for sustainable fabrics from customers, and an ever-increasing push towards environmentally friendly alternatives, Panache is delivering the new sustainable collection SERENE using recycled elastics and fibres!
Serene is a full cup shape and specially developed lace provide a smoother appearance under clothing, not to mention the contemporary geo jacquard patterned fabric on both the bra cups and briefs which adds a stylish and sustainable flare.
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By ESTELLE PULESTON
One of my very favorite bras in my lingerie drawer is a wraparound-style piece by Sofía Luzón. It manages to be simultaneously ultra-delicate looking and well-enough made that it’s still in perfect condition after years of use. In other words, it’s an excellent example of true luxury and craftsmanship.
Sofía Luzón launched her eponymous brand in late 2017, and personally makes every piece that leaves her … Read More