Meet Bella Maxi, a very cool member of the new PJ Harlow Daydream Collection. This all-in-one style transforms effortlessly from a skirt to dress reinforcing the Daydream motto: “Sleep Passion Just Hit Street Passion”. One of 8 styles designed in the brands new matte rayon/satin faille fabric, it is available in 8 colors. Shown here with Marta, the classic tank, Bella can also partner with Perla, Kit or Bertie, easy-going tops that … Read More
Photographed By Becky Yee
It’s January, a time when women are often hyper focused on exercise and shedding off those holiday excuses. This month, Becky focuses her photography expertise on three of our partner brands whose sports bras offer a wide range of functionality and comfort. Featured above is the Chantelle’s new High Support Everyday Sports Bra available in a wide range of sizes. Just look at the picture (and read my personal editorial published … Read More
Maybe it’s because I wasn’t brain dead from jet lag today, but my intimate shopping experience produced a much better product reference than yesterday’s run through. Personally, I think it’s because I went to Le Bon Marché, still in my opinion, the most cohesive presentation of Lingerie in Paris. The store, modern and sophisticated, is very “French”. Although they were very busy, particularly the Lingerie department, one never feels overwhelmed by the crowd.
Shorty pajama … Read More
Submitted by Britt Cruikshank, owner of La Silhouette Lingerie in Madeira, Ohio
La Silhouette Lingerie evolved out of my frustration with Cincinnati’s lack of luxury European lingerie shops and the brands that I grew up with, along with my genuine passion for helping women feel good about themselves from the inside out. I opened La Silhouette Lingerie in 2007 to bring a piece of Europe to the Midwest in Madeira, Ohio. I grew up shopping … Read More
LINGERIE THAT LINGERS: “The Renaissance of Appliqué”
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Putting together my last few posts it was hard not to see a distinct trend emerging, the revival of the appliqué. I think handmade brands like Honeycooler and Knickerocker (both coincidentally from California) are pioneering some of the most innovative and inventively playful design. Then, I started to take note of more established luxury brands: Carine Gilson and La Perla . . . . .READ … Read More
By Jené Luciani
Something I’ve been pontificating lately is the sudden usage of the word “lazy,” in reference to lingerie. Recently, Bravo star-turned-mogul Bethenny Frankel released her line of shapewear via Dreamwear known as Skinnygirl Solutions. At the press preview, she proclaimed that it was “lazy” lingerie. Why? Because, as a 41-year old working mom and entrepreneur, she still has to please her husband too. This smoothing-and-shaping line of camis, briefs and bodysuits not … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Dita Von Teese overwire bra
Recently, I was contacted by Summer Lee, guest curator of The Underpinnings Museum. She asked me if I would be interested in seeing their new digital exhibition, “Incendiary: A History of Red Lingerie”. Examining the fashion and social perceptions of the color red in European and American women’s lingerie, this presentation will be available to view on Valentine’s Day.
Marika Vera Knickers
I was intrigued … Read More