Samantha Chang
As an on-line platform, even though we at Lingerie Briefs are also experiencing the ramifications of this unprecedented situation, we have been lucky to have increased our readership. We wanted to offer the brands this outlet as they navigate through this inconceivable time warp in business. 26 brands responded to our offer. As a result, we are splitting this editorial into 2 parts, today and next Wednesday, June 3.
Dita Von Teese
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By ELLEN LEWIS
As I culled together this portfolio of lingerie bridal images, I started a search for fine art icons that were inspired by wedding scenes. Paintings from masters such as Marc Chagall, Edmund Blair Leighton, Grace Hartigan and Frank Salisbury beckoned. The history of art has long been inspired by brides and that was my intent as I prepared to integrate them into this blog. The concept of merging art with experience resonates … Read More
Photographed by STEPHANIE HYNES
Commando
In search of a theme for our holiday lingerie fashion editorial, Stephanie and I wanted to stay true to our creative aesthetic. How classic is the Nutcracker Suite! I suggested a story about the intimate world in which the dancers live while they are backstage in rehearsal and during the performance. Thirty two brands contributed to this visual panorama of exquisite intimates photographed to capture the symbiotic relationship between lingerie … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
My move back to Mexico was fairly seamless. In fact, my husband and I both commented on the ease of transition between two very different lifestyles. The pros: well for one, no adjustment curve. The con: the sense of adventure seems to have dissipated. After 6 years, the process has become status quo. I miss the edge that comes with anticipation. Don’t get me wrong, every component of this venue (except water … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
In a culture dedicated to simplicity and price, I have begun to muse about the position of silk lingerie in today’s evolving shopping environment. It brings back memories of my early days (the 1980’s) in Intimate Apparel, when, at the helm of the Macy’s private label initiative, I was tasked to research the rise of a business whose momentum was just picking up. The business was silk. The front-line was at Victoria’s … Read More
By STEPHANIE HYNES
Aubade & Christine Silk
Finally, spring has arrived in North America, or so I have been told. Here in Mexico, there is really no such season. And, I must admit that I miss its debut. Something happens to the light in spring. It is, in fact, clearer, luminescent and weightless. As the earth blooms, I find a metaphor to feminine empowerment. These … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Hanky Panky
Part Two of Stephanie’s photographic homage to floral inspired lingerie completes our fashion editorial series celebrating the “The Rites of Spring”. Today begins a huge holiday weekend worldwide, one awash with tokens of rebirth. Nothing is quite as rejuvenating as tiny buds lacing the skyline, peeks of green embroidering the earth and sunshine delivering hope.
Hanky Panky… Read More