There is so much happening at the Salon International de La Lingerie and today was as chock-full of information as yesterday. Had coffee with Claire Chambers from Journelle (NYC), bumped into the team from SOL Lingerie (Denver) at Empreinte and met Jenette Goldstein from Jenette Bras (California) at Simone Perele. It’s a great place to catch up. Creations Lingerie‘s photo op with a sexy Gregg Homme model was a … Read More
Chanel
I was thinking about Paris the other night; how many weddings and honeymoons happen in this city of dreams. I kept searching for images to tell the story and then, I realized that nothing says “J’Accept” like French Bridal Lingerie. In the end, these beautiful designs turn into keepsakes in a brides memoirs. Old or New they still say “I Do”
Aubade
Lise Charmel
Chantelle
Empreinte
Simone Perele
Maison
Comfort Zone
Urban Muu Muu and Jammie Beans
SNOA and UGG
PJ Salvage
Mere Basics
Size Matters
J’Attire and Elila
Tutti Rouge
Print & Color
Christine Lingerie
Naja
Lise Charmel
Pretty Little Things
Gilda and Pearl and The Muse Intimates
It’s All In The Details
Lise Charmel
Empreinte
Simone Perele
Lahco of Switzerland
Le Mystere and Naked Princess
Zimmerli of Switzerland… Read More
Dazzling Hues… Brilliant Designs. These intimates wowed!
Asceno by Beautiful Bottoms and Maison de Papillon
PJ Harlow and Le Mystere… Read More
I have been thinking a great deal lately about transitions. I am forever amazed that the definition of feminine mystique changes so radically during the course of a woman’s life. I see now, so clearly, what I was incapable of imagining when I was younger. The necessity of building self-esteem and confidence in the female psyche trumps all in the pursuit of success. We need to teach women how feeling … Read More
Simone Perele
Although I did not manage to get to all the European lingerie brands, I feel strongly that without exception, they were dynamic and in many cases innovative. For certain I will be expounding on this perception at a later date, but the rich colors, delicate embroideries, airy laces and graphic designs on the bras and panties I saw at Empreinte, Prima Donna, Marie Jo, Lise Charmel, Epure, Simone … Read More
Maison Lejaby
As many of you might already be aware, we have taken a dive into our own Swimwear Briefs column. Written by Jennifer Cermak, swim professor, maestro of Nani Nalu beachwear boutique and designer of Jenna Sea, an emerging luxury brand fitting D-G cups, we have watched this category evolve from a touch of fashion to a major margin builder in Lingerie stores across North America. Swimwear is the … Read More