This week Alison presents the incredible talents of Ellen von Unwerth in her photo campaign for the inimitable Chantal Thomass. READ and SEE more in the Gallery.… Read More
By ALSION CONNOLLY
If there’s any lingerie designer that understands the value of pulling out all the stops for a seasonal campaign, it’s Chantal Thomass! For as long as I can recall (perhaps the last 10 years?), the eponymous French lingerie brand has teamed with the incomparable Ellen von Unwerth to create its editorial campaigns. Each year, new collections are presented in full glamour with often coquettish, whimsical images. … Read More
In this Audio Brief, Ellen Lewis shares her own personal take and impressions of the Paris shows. She talks about why she feels it’s important that she goes to Salon International de la Lingerie and Interfiliere and offers an in-depth recap of her recent experience. Deedee Crosland’s interview explores what Ellen looks for in new lingerie and swimwear trends, fabrics and how the industry is influenced.
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Today, Tina Wilson interprets the bodywear trend she saw at the Paris Salon International de la Lingerie. Her amazing sketches and her personal designs can be seen in The Gallery. READ and SEE more here… Read More
By TINA WILSON, Illustrator ~
The Body is everywhere. You may choose to call it a bodysuit or a teddy. I call it long overdue and I attribute its resurgence to the bralet. The undeniable consumer embrace of the unconstructed, comfy, wireless bra has given designers permission to take that philosophy further. There is also no better category of intimates so well suited (no pun intended) for wearing “out” than … Read More
Today is Valentine’s Day, a universal tribute to love. For me, it has been celebrated in 3 stages: childhood, youth and as an adult. Most of the journey was about giving and getting: heart shaped cards on white doilies gave way to candy, flowers and more. But it took 5 decades of living and 35 + years of marriage to finally define what a woman really loves; respect in the … Read More
This week Alison has selected niche brand Corporelle to showcase in our Gallery. Founded by Russian art critic Ksenia Rechenskaya and French artist Jacques Rousseaux and based on the concept of Feng Shui, this is a fascinating interpretation of Lingerie. READ and SEE more here… Read More