By ESTELLE PULESTON
Beyza Kirilmaz and Ipek Ustay, the former a graduate in fashion design and the latter in art history, founded Turkish brand VALNUE earlier this year after discovering a shared frustration with the lingerie industry. Although they both loved the idea of styling intimates into their outerwear looks, the lingerie they could find around them was typically either too revealing to make it work, or too basic to … Read More
By TINA WILSON ~
On August 6th, 2024, the Underfashion Club will hold its Femmy Awards gala at Cipriani in NYC. I have had the pleasure and the privilege to be President of this honorable organization for 6 years. Our mission in simple terms is to give financial aid to talented students as well as mentorship and education to our club members. Our design contest theme this year … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Calling all fans of high leg cuts and bold colors in their beach looks – there’s a new swim brand in town! Just (re)launched today with a collection titled Revival, Thicks and Bones is an independent British label created by Tosin Bodija, a full-time model who’s been photographed for the likes of GAP, ASOS and Figleaves, and who knows a thing or two about fashion.
What sets the Leonisa Swimwear Collection apart? The combination of fit, flair and function. This season the brand launches a stunning assortment of bathing suits that deliver the shaping power for which Leonisa is renowned. Each piece offers hi-tech details camouflaged by innovative design details. For example, the multi-way swimsuit can be morphed from a skirted style into an asymmetrically draped silhouette. Further it transforms into a belted alternative that … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Founded in 2009 by Canadian designer Jen Gilpin, DSTM – that’s short for Don’t Shoot the Messengers – is an underwire-free brand making creative lingerie, lingerie and lounge-inspired outerwear, and versatile, multi-occasional bodywear.
Think tank tops with attached thigh straps, full body (though sometimes backless or butt-less!) catsuits, and all manner of mesh and cut out-detailed crop tops and bodysuits. With a primarily black color palette, the … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I’ve written about the We Are HAH brand before, mainly because of their incredible commitment to sustainability without ever compromising their contemporary sexy style. From lingerie to swimwear, We Are HAH provides attainable, luxury merchandise that works effortlessly 24/7. This time I am enamored by their pajama collection. These 100% recycled Eco Satin P.J.s are not only an environmental pledge, but they are also created … Read More
Natori lights up the season with an assortment of elegant, luxurious, and sensual intimates perfect for holiday dressing. Bestselling collections are highlighted in dynamic colors as well as Natori’s signature black. Already comfort proven, these bras and panties are party pretty, festive wardrobe additions worthy of any every day as well as everywhere status.
Pictured above: The Liquid Full Figure Contour bra. Silky smooth, sleek, and sophisticated, these styles are … Read More