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
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