By ALISON CONNOLLY
It’s wonderful to discover a luxury lingerie brand that is not only packed with sensual flair, but is incredibly functional and environmentally friendly. German brand Opaak manages to balance all three components, designing minimalist intimates made from ethically sustainable supply chains. The three Opaak collections featured here are Graphic Lace, Sheer Outline and Perforation Couture…and in each of these there’s not a ruffle, embellishment or floral … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
My first exciting encounter with the color red was at an Adolf Gottlieb art retrospective at the Whitney Museum when I was 18. Gottlieb’s Burst series changed my perspective on Abstract Expressionism. As I stood transfixed before these canvases covered with dramatic gestures and careful brushstrokes, I understood the duality of purpose he wished to convey. These paintings were alive, pulsating with intent and full of … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Some years ago, during the period of time in which I was raising my family, fixated on my home and in the acquirement stage of my life, I decorated a small dining area of our house with very dynamic wallpaper from Clarence House in NYC. It was a vibrant red and white rose pattern set against a pitch black background. I had scoured the D & D … Read More
by DEEDEE CROSLAND ~ Audio Briefs
We are back with another Audio Brief, and our new podcast name ‘the Naked Point of View’ brings new and fun people as well! Earlier this spring I spoke with Jacqueline Sava who is the founder, creative director and self proclaimed Soak Savant of her brand – SOAK WASH. Soak Wash is liquid laundry wash for woolen products and beloved delicates. On … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Disruption, crossing borders, diversification, outside of the box: we’ve been talking about cultural upheaval for a couple of years now; on Lingerie Briefs as recently as this week’s fashion editorial. The market initially used the term ‘Athleisure’ because the trend began with casual loungewear. I dubbed it ‘Everywear’ as lingerie emerged in wardrobes and every facet of the intimate category seeped into the streets.
You’ll turn heads this summer when making a splash in Freya’s latest, cup-sized collections in swim. Drift Away, Paint The Town Red & Macrame collections have a fun, nautical twist. Feel sexy, comfortable and supported in these great styles for Summer 2018!
Freya’s Drift Away in red and white striped piquet fabric says you’re ready for the beach with rope-inspired plait detail. Create your own sunshiny look with a … Read More
Lepel swim bottoms , L’atiste by Amy top,Wasteland Vintage sunglasses
It is no longer a secret that intimate apparel and ready to wear share space in the fashion world; but what about swimwear? Beach attire, once specifically relegated to sand and water venues are also following suit. I have a unique perspective here in Cabo San Lucas: a firsthand account. … Read More