By ALISON CONNOLLY
In the absence of being able to travel to beautiful, distant locations, we can still rely on feeling inspired by images and words. In the case of UK designer Hadley Smythe, her latest collection was inspired by a time and a place; the 1950s French Riviera. More specifically, her designs were inspired by one of her favorite books, the 1954 Francoise Sagan novel Bonjour Tristesse.… Read More
By TINA WILSON
Been having a lot of these lately. The definition of a 1. rev-e-la-tion is …a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way. It’s safe to say we are in the middle of a full blown revelation.
Noteworthy for me:
– Travelling is no longer my favorite thing.
– The world is more connected than I ever imagined.
– A … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
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In early March as the world shut down, we, at Lingerie Briefs, decided to reach out to the Intimate Apparel market and create a Lingerie Portfolio for any brand choosing to participate. On May 27th and June 4th, we published a two-part photo series that included 26 companies. Without the accoutrements of a traditional shoot, Stephanie Hynes shot the selected styles in her … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
How does a young woman with pre-med aspirations end up as one of the more successful “Indie” designers, thriving during an international pandemic? Meet Kristin Bear, creator, and owner of Kilo Brava Lingerie. She has been on my radar ever since she launched the brand in fall of 2019. Her initial collections stand out, not only for their quality, but also for their cultural integrity. … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
You’d think that at a time in your life where everything (including your breasts) get bigger that more maternity brands would be focusing on making an expanded range of cup sizes. The reality is much different. If you’re above a G cup it can still be hard to find a maternity or nursing bra that works for you, especially if you still want to keep your beloved … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I am in awe of the Calida brand, their message, and their incredible merchandising platform. Ever since I first highlighted the The Cradle to Cradle Certified™ I Love Nature t-shirts in 2018, I have become more and more enamored of the superior sustainable programs that the company supports. Calida is an iconic brand, 80 years young, a mainstay of many intimate apparel retailers worldwide. Full … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
The Ruban Noir SS20 collection, with its minimalist innovative style, looks like it came to us from the future. Well, the future with a bit of 90’s inspiration mixed-in, as you can see from a selection of vests, crop tops and biker shorts. But with its sleek no-frills silhouettes, metallic lame accents and graphic color contrast elements, we are undoubtedly seeing a brand that represents a modern … Read More