By ELLEN LEWIS
I may have mentioned that my daughter is engaged. And so begins the wedding plan discussion. She is an artist who would be happy to be married on the beach, or in the country. But I think she leans to water. She is an Aquarius after all. Mark, her partner in planning, claims he wants the same thing, but as far as I can tell he’s a … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I’m not a mom, but I’ve quickly learned that motherhood is everywhere in your early 30’s. I’ve already seen scores of friends approach it differently: while some triple down on the ballet lessons, others put in baby shower requests for non-gendered clothing. I even know someone who didn’t tell anyone except her family that she was pregnant until she had the baby — we were all pretty … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
I’m not sure what the odds are that I discovered two Latvian lingerie designers in a row to feature here on the Gallery, but here we are! This week I am pleased to present the work of Gracija-Rim, a seductive brand of lingerie that was actually established in 1994. I was initially amazed that I had never heard of this beautiful intimate apparel brand that … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
In the study of French lingerie I would be hard pressed to not mention the House of Cadolle. Founded on the premise that well-being as well as seduction is the underpinning to female empowerment, the company has, for 130 years, been dedicated to serving women. Birthed in 1889 when founder Hermione secured the first bra patent at the Paris World Exhibition, this eponymous brand has been … Read More
Photographed by STEPHANIE HYNES
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This fashion editorial, shot by Stephanie Hynes during her recent sojourn in Paris is a testimonial to French lingerie. Through her unique lens, she addresses the question: Why is French lingerie so revered? To us, the answer is intrinsic in the DNA of the French culture. Every facet of daily life is infused with the pursuit of pleasure; the French way of doing things … Read More
By TINA WILSON
I want to pay tribute to women who are unapologetic: women who make no excuses for their size and shapes, no excuses for their curves, and no excuses for the weight, the height, and the color of their bodies. I remember when I used to watch entertainers on television or movies and a woman would appear who wasn’t a size 4 and I’d think to myself “she … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I’ve spent a lot of time over the past few years trying and writing about bralettes. When I was a teenager it took work to find a great underwired bra in my size, so it regularly blows my mind that I’ve moved onto sorting through the huge market of wirefree ones! The popularity of bralettes now also means that I tend to have low expectations for them, … Read More