By ELLEN LEWIS
The most inspirational part of my market travels to Paris has always been the Interfilère Exposition where I school myself in fabric innovations and color direction. Forums showcasing macro-trends impacting lingerie design and development provide critical information impacting the creative process. The energy of the Fair refuels my research. It is where brands draw their design ideas. It speaks to the future of the Lingerie market.
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By ELLEN LEWIS
Change is the only constant. I learned this lesson a long time ago, but this statement has taken on a richer, more urgent meaning in the past 6 months. Everyone, everywhere is scrambling to regroup, reassert, reassess priorities and expectations. The lingerie industry was already in flux prior to Covid. New initiatives were already impacting design and development: inclusivity, sustainability, comfort, and health. These themes have redefined … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I spent all day today reading the news and feeling like the world is falling apart. We’re on T for hurricane names and it’s only September and whole states (and the wildlife and habitats they contain) are on fire. When I was a child people frequently talked about climate change like something far off. It was an issue from a sci-fi novel or the cause of 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.
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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 ASI EFROS
The Muse – Inner Freedom – Demery Jayne
Demery, a passionate world traveler, interlaces the idea of innate freedom into her awe-inspiring designs. They express her sun-kissed memories of exotic cultures and far away lands. Soaking the sun and the saltiness of the ocean water, Demery dreamed of her collection while feeling one with the universe. Wouldn’t you want to experience such inner freedom that transforms you … 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