By ESTELLE PULESTON
Created in 2014 by Irina Shad, an aspiring theatrical costumer and fashion design instructor, Less is A’mor is a Canadian lingerie and swimwear brand that’s on the rise.
Aiming to imbue her designs with a sense of sophistication, Shad’s collection is best described as ‘classic with a modern twist’. Outside of swimwear, she works with an almost exclusively black and white color palette, and focuses on very timeless silhouettes for her loungewear … Read More
Photography by BECKY YEE
Gossard Lingerie
In this month’s photo editorial, Becky takes her inspiration from Queen Bey, Sasha Fierce, diva-extraordinaire, Beyonce. Like Beyonce’s girl power anthem, these lingerie looks are catchy, bold, undeniably aggressive, making women feel unstoppable. Shot in NYC and infused with the city’s indisputable energy, they are commanding canvasses that answer the query: Who Really Runs the World? Women do!
Hanky Panky Lingerie
Aubade, Dita von Teese, Gossard Lingerie & Falke … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Going back to my college roots where I majored in Art History, I have always recognized that creativity presents itself in many forms. My attraction to the Christine Lingerie brand is anchored in the compositions of her exquisite prints and the extraordinary tailoring of Christine’s designs. They are intimate keepsakes. Women collect them. The embodiment of elegance, they can be defined by refined grace, and simple style. Once again, this season, I … Read More
By LINDA DYETT
Fashion mayhem has been happening lately. Strapless dresses worn over button-down shirts … transparent skirts … combat boots under cocktail gowns. Rule-breakers such as these are having a shakeup effect on lingerie too—as is evident in our current approach to breast coverage—what’s concealed and what’s revealed.
I’m talking specifically about cleavage here. For centuries–enabled by revealing decollete and V-neck and plunge tops, and speeded along in modern times by underwires–cleavage in the … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Commando® Charisma. This time it’s sequins and feathers that raise the chic odometer for this crossover lingerie brand. Known for their innovative fabric development and bold merchandising acumen, Commando is defined by a fashion fluidity that defies the “rules” of intimate apparel design.
This season, the successful faux leather collection is runway ready with a new flared crop legging anointed with real ostrich feathers. The 4 way stretch material and signature internal … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I love these Tumbler™ Pure Wool Dryer Balls gifted to me several years ago from the Forever Group. I tried them, wary of their mission claim “to encourage eco-friendly drying and eliminate toxic dryer sheets.” But always in search of a great product with a terrific backstory, I decided to learn more. I discovered this everyday artisanal product was not only functional but very deserving of a new generation’s attention. I was … Read More
By Estelle Puleston
“Sustainability is our main virtue” says Skinswear, although when you read their website, you realize that creating a positive social impact is also at the very heart of the brand.
Its founder is Mathilde Alloin, who studied at various fashion design institutions including Paris’ ESMOD and the London College of Fashion, and who previously co-founded a startup focused on creating made-to-measure bras based on 3D imaging before launching Skinswear on her … Read More