By ELLEN LEWIS
A few weeks prior to the pandemic shutdown, I was scheduled to visit the Komar headquarters in NJ to work with the Le Mystere team on an idea sparked during the Curve NY show in February: Technology and its impact on innovation in Lingerie. I was inspired, initially, by their presentation of the new Velvet Mesh Collection (above) using Sens-Elast technology, now on hold for later … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
A few days ago, entering week 6 of quarantine in our house, my husband came into the kitchen and announced he had just dressed for the day. He was wearing his bathrobe. I was a bit perplexed, so he explained that he had just put on clean underwear. This actually inspired me to write this blog about Wacoal’s extensive panty collection. Fact is, despite our at … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
It has been nearly three years since I first featured Ukrainian brand Apilat here in the Gallery, and quite frankly, after you see what they’ve been up to, you will agree that was far too long to wait.
You likely know by now that I am easily swayed by ostrich feathers and shimmering fabrics, and the way Apilat utilizes these materials with such sophistication and elegance … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
They may not be the typical boudoir gloves I might normally feature in a Lingerie blog, but when it comes to pro-active thinking in the time of Coronavirus, the story behind the hand protectors just launched from Ghluv.com is at the top of my list. A few weeks ago, in conversation with lingerie colleague Tina Wilson, who, among a few other lingerie industry responsibilities, is the Creative … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
We’re all adjusting to this strange new world we live in for the foreseeable future. Life has blended into one long blur of working from home, wearing stretchy pants and worrying about whether we can find the groceries we need at the store. We’re all wondering what happens when we run out of toilet paper. It’s a terrifying new world out there. Inside, it’s a family affair … Read More
For the past 4 weeks, my only escape from confinement has been a long walk through my neighborhood watching the slow blooming of spring flowers. It’s a very different perspective to view our surroundings up front and personal in contrast to a normal drive by glimpse. The seasonal evolution doesn’t stop and nature is a mitigating vision during this difficult time. Everyday, I walk past this magnolia tree whose emerging … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I was a comfort junkie long before the Coronavirus changed our wardrobe requirements.
While working at home on my computer, I realized that, perhaps, I should share the fact that I’ve been literary living in my Urban MuuMuu loungers. I own two: one long and one short. I must admit that they are several years old. But they are just as colorful, soft, and nurturing as the … Read More