By ELLEN LEWIS
Absolu (32-38, B-DD)
I find it a bit charming that as a young woman, my friends nicknamed me Lou. I am fairly sure it had more to do with the abbreviation of my last name rather than comparing me to Lucienne Faller, the inspiration for the French lingerie brand LOU. I like the idea that my youthful passion for all things French, my affinity for art and … Read More
By ASI EFROS
“The biggest joy in designing lingerie is to imagine what our customer will favor, how she will behave, what she may need. It means that we are always in the process of building a better future for her,” says Alexandra Di Nella, a creator behind Aurore Lingerie.
Aurore’s philosophy stems from celebrating the woman and attending to her every mood. It has something awe-inspiring for everyone; … Read More
US Retailers simply enter contest by sharing why you ‘Love Maison Lejaby’!By HOLLY JACKSON
It could be easy to bypass Valentine’s Day this year. After all, the pandemic lifestyle has certainly put comfort front and center. I suspect that I’ve been buying the same lingerie categories as everyone else: cute bras/ bralettes that double as t-shirt, yoga and sleep bras. But frankly, sometimes, it’s just plain fun to spice things up. In fact, current trends suggest that this is happening quite … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Last Spring, pre-covid, when I learned that Hanky Panky and Monique Lhuillier were collaborating on a lingerie bridal collection, I was more than ready to write the story. But clearly the timing was off. Now, as the world emerges from its cocoon, I am pleased to showcase this partnership between two like-minded souls. It’s a perfect marriage. Yes, the affair was postponed until Spring 21, but it … Read More
By TINA WILSON
The second Black queen of England was named Charlotte and she reigned during the Regency era, who knew? Not I, not before Bridgerton. Bridgerton needs no introduction; the gorgeous costumes of the Netflix hit are surrounded by as much buzz and controversy as the ‘Duke’ (his ‘beauty’ often the subject of daily text threads with my women friends). Yes, there are some inaccuracies in time as they … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
If you have ever had the privilege of chatting with the inimitable Molly Hopkins, co-owner with Cynthia Decker of LiviRae in Kennesaw, Georgia, you would understand why their store profile is so compelling. LiviRae is an extension of these two women, a cornucopia of creativity and caring. It is a lingerie haven for women sized 28-56, A-O cups. Both Molly and Cynthia are paragons of positivity with … Read More