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
For any of you who read my last blog on Sustainability, you know that this subject has occupied my thoughts for a while now. What concerns me … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Sustainability: what does it really mean?
I took this photograph in the pool at the Clubhouse where I live in Cabo San Lucas. I’ve looked at this scene multiple times, but never appreciated the message it relays. The earth is blessed with water and sunlight, a rare gift in a universe of endless space where, so far, we have not found additional life. We must make critical … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Nothing has changed and everything is changing. The NY Curve Intimate Apparel show was, from what I understand from many of the brands to whom I spoke, with a few exceptions, a success. Of note, from the buyers, the entire vibe was much better, with meaningful seminars, a brand speed dating event that allowed merchants 5 minute intervals with new vendors, and a Concepts lounge that not … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I just returned from the Paris shows, Interfiliere and Salon International de la Lingerie. This years’ experience was definitely new for us at Lingerie Briefs as we traveled more as a team with a divide and conquer attitude. Alison Connolly, our social media guru and Tina Wilson, our very talented contributing editor for design and illustration used their unique perspectives to cover the show. (Check our Instagram… Read More
By ALI CUDBY
When I hear people talk about empowerment, it often seems to be connected to ways women think and feel about themselves.
Certainly, in the world of lingerie stores, we tend to connect women “looking and feeling their best” with “being empowered.”
In 2004, when I first found bras that fit, it was a transformational moment for me. It changed how I felt in my body. It changed … Read More
Fleur’t & UGG
I just attended 3 solid days at the NY Curve show having recently returned from the Paris Salon International de la Lingerie. As a result I find that the comparison between these two expositions is inevitable. Paris attracts an international audience and is a bigger platform. But Curve speaks to a North American market. Therein lays the difference. As a merchant, I study trends, but I am … Read More