by DEEDEE CROSLAND
A recent chat with Kris Strouthopoulos, founder of Giapenta luxury lingerie shares how and why she developed Giapenta (whose name was derived from the Greek words meaning FOREVER) and how their exclusive TempPro™ high-performance fabric brings comfort to the next level by proactively balancing your body temperature, keeping you cool and comfortable. It’s a beautiful, sexy line and great interview – take a listen!
As usual, I arrived in Paris a few days earlier than the start of the Salon de Lingerie and Interfiliere shows. AND, as usual, it was raining in January and everything was on sale. But Paris is Paris and walking around always reminds me why this city still remains a bastion of style.
Window shopping in Paris (above) and below ~ French cheese shop and bistro where dogs are welcome!… Read More
By TINA WILSON
“This time I’m serious, this time I’m determined”. “I will be better than last year”. Sound familiar? It’s that obnoxious teeny little gym rat sitting on your shoulder, whispering in your ear and haunting you online. And now it’s me! Before you click, bear with me.
I belong to a great gym, but I simply don’t go enough. On any given day I am greeted by David … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
As I mentioned last week in this column, I depart tomorrow for Paris in search of inspiration from the Salon de Lingerie and Interfilere shows. The former is a brand overview of silhouettes available for delivery at retail for A/W 2018. The later focuses on textiles, the very nourishment of a designer’s palette. This fabric fair looks ahead to 2019 bringing into focus the cultural influences … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
In terms of style, creating an effortless cool look is a paradox; it’s equal parts polished and disheveled, sophisticated and casual, fashion-forward and laid-back. The ultimate goal is to look like you weren’t trying too hard, and for some of us it requires trying very hard! The ladies behind ASCENO have achieved that perfect balance with their designs. ASCENO is a contemporary sleepwear and swimwear brand that … Read More
A fashion editorial series by Stephanie Hynes & Lingerie Briefs
Milesia Bustier, Express Pants & Choker, Zara Heels
After a very successful launch of our exclusive fashion lingerie editorial in December, we have joined forces once again with photographer Stephanie Hynes to present Part II, an exposé on the influence of intimate apparel on a woman’s wardrobe. This collaboration is about the woman who embraces life and fashion fully. She … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Illustration by Geoffrey Beloeil of Camille Roucher Lingerie
Next week I depart to Paris for the 2018 Salon de Lingerie and Interfiliere expositions. About this time each year, I begin questioning the process. Is going necessary? I have been tainted by the number of trips to this French show and the familiarity of the city so many others dream of visiting. Croissants and café au lait don’t … Read More