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
By ALISON CONNOLLY
The original purpose for creating the Gallery on Lingerie Briefs was simply to share inspiring images that have some ties to lingerie or swimwear, or at the very least, fashion. It can be something as simple as a pattern or a color that becomes the basis for a post. In this case, it’s this collection of images from Latvian swimwear brand Collar. The colors and patterns simply … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Today’s exposé is a testimony to the Fall 2019 style direction that was on display at the recent Salon International de la Lingerie, Eurovet’s premiere European Intimate Apparel show. This exposition was all about the brands, their products and the vision seeded at Interfilère last year. In 2018 we spoke of the emerging focus on the body “more as a subject and less as an object”. … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Prior to the show in Paris, I was wandering around the Marais on my way to a meeting when I happened upon the Gallerie Hugo (pictured here with a bit of glare). This explosion of color was a welcome respite on a grey and rainy day. I actually stopped to take a look. I never know how I might use imagery I come across on the blog. … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
It’s no secret that I love socks. My tenure as a hosiery buyer at Macy’s (before it was a national behemoth) was one of the most creative jobs of my career. I am always perusing sock departments just to see what’s out there. I also believe that socks, like any other accessory, can be a great statement maker, even for us New Yorkers whose apparel tends to … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Isn’t Paris amazing! Asked this question every year after I return from the Interfilière and Salon International de la Lingerie shows, I am hard pressed to respond. Paris, for me, is all about working the shows. I always find inspiration and this year, my market intelligence has been re-confirmed. Today’s review is focused on the fabrics, colors and consumer direction for the future of Intimate Apparel. … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Camille Roucher
There are major transitions happening in the Intimate’s industry at the moment. New concepts are changing design and development perspective and how we sell. One of the most important shifts is the growing power of indie brands and the way they choose to do business. Because of social media, young independent designers have found a voice. But can they sustain it financially? This question has … Read More