By ELLEN LEWIS
One of my most rivetting entertainment memories is a live event I attended some years ago in Lake Placid, N.Y. during which Olympic figure skater, Viktor Petrenko, commanded the ice in his audacious rendition of Lou Bega’s A Little Bit of Mambo, Number 5. In this spirited routine in which he danced in tandem with a life size doll, he brought the crowd to its feet … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
As I drove across Lake Pontchatrain a few weeks ago, I was a little nervous. While I greatly appreciated Bra Genie’s invitation to try one of their bra fittings, it’s rare for me to have a good time at a bra fitting. Years of being fitted into ugly bras as a teenager had made me self-conscious about the whole process. At my first “adult” bra fitting, the … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
What is it about dark, sultry, sexy lingerie that makes it so perfect for the holiday season? Perhaps because it’s the time of year when we opt for our most elegant wardrobe choices, and special occasions call for special lingerie! That’s where the signature collection from Coco de Mer fits in perfectly. Certainly many of you are familiar with the Coco de Mer boutique, which specializes offering … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I’ve been debating about writing this blog about Juana de Arco for a while now. I know that many of our readers look to us to see what’s happening in the market, specifically intimate apparel. So highlighting an artisan brand that encompasses a woman’s entire lifestyle in which lingerie is part, but not necessarily the primary piece of their story could be perceived as counter intuitive. I … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Some years ago, while working for an international company who was considered expert in the design and development of casual sleep and loungewear, I was asked by the owner to research the potential of entering the bra business. Why? Because at the time we functioned as a sourcing arm for Victoria Secret’s robe and PJ categories. In fact, overseeing this process was my primary responsibility. My boss … Read More
Today, we are very pleased to introduce our first ever e-commerce venture: an exclusive offer of illustrated Holiday cards by our incredibly talented teammate, Tina Wilson. Many of you are familiar with Tina’s bi-weekly blogs on Lingerie Briefs in which she uses her artistic acumen to sketch her insight into the world of Intimate Apparel. Long respected for her Lingerie designs, Tina’s grasp on the cultural trends that drive the … Read More
by DEEDEE CROSLAND
I recently enjoyed a lively chat with Natalie Marshall about her brand KIP SLEEPWEAR. Natalie shares her fascinating journey of designing and manufacturing high quality, chic pajamas that are traditional in style with a youthful twist. As a young girl she recalls the excitement of receiving exquisite pajamas as gifts from relatives in Britain, which she cherished, but as an adult had difficulty finding locally. KIP … Read More