By ELLEN LEWIS
In 2013 I met Melissa Franchi, founder and creative director of Nevaeh Intimates, a luxury boudoir collection that completely captures her perspective on the true essence of lingerie. It is an artful composite of the energy and glamour inherent in the New York City lifestyle: bold, beautiful, erotic, and elegant.
Initially, what struck me most was Melissa’s fortitude. She was working out of a “hole in the … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I have a natural affinity for the ocean, its rhythm, and the clarity of thought it evokes. The symbiosis of silk intimates with stone, water and light is a powerful statement about femininity and the transformative powers of silk lingerie. These images of NK IMODE’s Dylan collection photographed by Canadian artist Olivia Van Dyke for Fall 2020 are a provocative expression of this vision.
Silk is … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
During the Covid19 lockdown, restricted to my neighborhood in Connecticut, I was re-introduced to the exquisite floral evolution of the Northeastern USA springtime. I had not seen it in 7 years as I am usually in Mexico. Walking daily from mid-March on, I have witnessed a daily explosion of color, taking the time to actually “see” natures amazing kaleidoscope. In fact, I have incorporated some of these … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
There is nothing quite like the live interplay between people and product. For a merchant, discovery is energizing: a promise of profit and inspiration. But Covid19 has interrupted all of this, forced us to reexamine priorities and to envision new paths to success. How serendipitous, that Curvexpo was already researching a brand-new approach to their physical trade show when the pandemic hit and abruptly shut down our … Read More
by HELEN MASTERS
There is no doubt that since I wrote my last London Briefs column – ‘The AW20 London Lowdown’ – life has changed for us all.
Like everywhere else in the world, the UK entered lockdown at the end of March and is only now tentatively emerging. UK lingerie stores closed their doors for the longest period we have ever known and as I write, have … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
I’m always on the hunt for lingerie that’s inspiring or unusual because it brings me great joy to share these findings with all of you! Recently, I came upon this image of Threnody in Velvet wearing HERVÉ by Celine Marie and it immediately became one of my high priority discoveries to share.
This isn’t the first time I’ve been quick to share the work of HERVÉ by … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
For the past few weeks, I have had the urge to highlight On Gossamer’s mesh panties. I’ve written about them before for a bevy of reasons, one of which is that they are a mainstay in my dresser drawer. I have had them on my mind lately because during the past few months, they have been a saving grace in my underwear wardrobe. I wore them … Read More