Let’s face it. We could all use a little bit of escapism right now, preferably physically but definitely mentally. That’s why we chose to preview the Lise Charmel Swim 22 offer this week. Basically, these collections, which deliver in three waves this season, are a powerhouse assortment of mix and match two-piece bathing suits, one-piece shapes and gorgeous beachwear that conjure up any fantasy getaway one might imagine. I had to cull through 10 groups … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
If ethically-made, elegantly-luxurious lingerie is your cup of tea, then Swiss brand Madame Pierre is one you’ll no doubt be delighted to discover. Founded by Sabrina Peter, the decidedly slow-fashion label debuted in 2015 and launches two new collections per year: swimwear for the Spring/Summer season, and lingerie for Fall/Winter.
Sabrina knew she wanted to design beautiful underwear from a young age – ever since watching the film Die Herbstzeitlosen (Late Bloomers), … Read More
By ASI EFROS
Karen Poirier in Embrago™ Ultimate Dress – Princess Version
Embrago™ introduces a conceptually new hybridized way of dressing that doesn’t involve a bra. What drives the design and construction of the brand is an uncompromising commitment to three pillars: SUPPORT + COMFORT + STYLE, all at once and specifically designed for women with fuller busts.
Karen Poirier in Embrago™ Ultimate Dress – Princess Version
Karen Poirier, the designer behind the brand, has … Read More
Maison Lejaby’s Fall 21 interpretation of their signature Nufit Garden collection conjures the Moonlight as evening emerges and the garden darkens and disappears under the night skies. Rendered in earthy tones the floral prints are almost imperceptible against the skin. Two bras and three panty shapes engineered in the classic Nufit Garden mesh complement four textured woven pajama styles: shorts, pants, camisole and shirts, all interchangeable. All the raw materials are OEKO-TEX® approved The nine-piece … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
It was the last minute of the last day of the last (Feb 2020) Salon de Lingerie show in Paris. I was on the way to the coat check to retrieve my belongings and exit the exposition when I passed the Calida booth and stopped dead in my tracks. It wasn’t the end of show champagne that did it. It was the gorgeous visuals that leaped out at me showcasing the Viktor … Read More
I was recently introduced to the Lejaby Inspire collection, Maison Lejaby’s new brand initiative that launched this fall in Europe. English speaker that I am, I assumed, especially after viewing the product, that the label meant Inspire, as in to influence, arouse, affect. But I was wrong. In French, the word inspire means breathe.
It makes a lot of sense. The entire collection, coming to America for Spring 2021, is meant to capture the pulse … Read More
by ASI EFROS
Following a trail of the virtual bread crumbs through the dark forest, I finally reached a magnificent garden of gently knitted transparent patterns, enchanting colors, and natural yarns. For me, a lingerie designer by trade, this is how discovering this incredible company felt like.
Chanty is a creator of fine 2-way stretch jacquardtronic, and textronic laces based near Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and a place of origin to many wonderful ingenious … Read More