By ELLEN LEWIS
I have had a connection with Claudia Ochoa, founder of the CLO Intimo brand ever since I discovered her iconic Fortuna chemise some years ago at Curve. The fundamental reason is the symbiosis I feel between her creative acumen and the Lingerie Briefs mission. It is the focus on art, culture, and empowered femininity that informs her lingerie designs. Every season I am compelled to visit the … Read More
by ASI EFROS
“Helping women feel confident, beautiful, powerful, feminine, and sensual after mastectomy is Breastflower’s mission,” says Kamroen Farzan, founder of Breastflower and a breast cancer survivor.
In less than two years, Breastflower has transformed into a compelling campaign of empowerment and strength in a society, which considers a missing breast a taboo and where mastectomy is rarely openly discussed. After being diagnosed with breast cancer and having undergone … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Founded in 2014, Edge o’ Beyond is one of the most distinctive lingerie brands around. Not only is it known for its optional chain accessories which can be clipped onto almost every garment, but any luxury lingerie fan will also instantly recognize their signature style of distinctive shapes combined with deluxe and eye-catching fabrics.
The latest collection, for Spring/Summer 2021, includes a mixture of reimagined customer favorites … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I am not sure what excites me most about Hanro’s Laura gown, this brilliant yellow or the easy lounge shape, both of which defy old school sleepwear rules. Personally, I laud both the color and the comfort factor. I already know that the cotton modal fabric will be incomparable in softness and unique in its construction. Like everything Hanro creates, it will be an investment … Read More
Influenced by the functionality and flexibility required in ballet workwear, Skarlett Blue launches the Plie performance bralette. Constructed in an ultra-breathable Coolmax™ and Lycra™ Spandex fabric, this style is a perfect solution for low impact sports, wardrobe layers or simple loungewear. The seamless 2-ply front combined with the over the head feature creates soft supple support for sizes XS-L. Convertible fully adjustable straps, a flat one inch under band … Read More
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by ASI EFROS
Carol Coelho has mastered the intricacy of lace and silk while first designing magnificent bridal gowns and then, in 2015, launching her own collection of exquisite lingerie, Carol Coelho Intimates.
In my interview with Carol, she gave me a glimpse of her creative process.
“One thing I still do today is what I call a ‘double-take.’ Before I say NO, I look again and ask myself … Read More