By ESTELLE PULESTON
I first came across Baserange when I was searching for a sheer bra made from cotton mesh (as a more sustainable alternative to synthetic meshes), and their Odea bra was one of only two options I could find. Although it’s a fairly recent discovery for me, the brand was founded back in 2012 when duo Marie-Louise Mogensen and Blandine Legait decided to create a line of what they describe as ‘modern basics’, … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
It’s always been my belief that communication is the key to any positive partnership. It’s not only about the rapport between two people, but also the rapport between a individual and a product. As far as I am concerned, these tête à têtes often resolve into years long relationships and sometimes great friendships. Thus, is the case with Sarah Carter, owner of SF Showroom in San Francisco. I’ve known Sarah for … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
When intimates and influencing collide, it’s typically in the form of a collaborative campaign or collection between the influencer and an existing lingerie brand. After all, this industry is not an easy one to enter alone when you have no background in clothing design.
Yet that’s exactly what former graphic designer turned highly-successful fashion content creator Michèle Krüsi did when she founded Leonessa, and then single-handedly ran it for the first … Read More
If you look up the meaning of essential in the dictionary, you will read the following: something of utmost importance: basic and necessary. What a perfect definition for a bra. For most women, a bra is indispensable. It could be worn for a bounty of reasons, but when it comes to basics, Natori Lingerie has rounded up a stable of styles that meet a multitude of elemental lingerie needs. Nine shapes do the crucial work … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Parisian designer Ariane Delarue has always had a passion for delicate fabrics. From diaphanous silk chiffons to beautiful laces, it was their rarity in everyday clothing but their prominence in luxury and intimate apparel that drew her towards both haute couture and the lingerie industry.
After studying fashion design and then gaining experience at brands including Alexander McQueen and Etam, Delarue relocated to Barcelona which is where she set up her eponymous … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
By now, you’ll have heard of loungerie, leisurée and athleisure, and of course you know about lingerie as outerwear (no one seems to have coined a cute nickname for that one yet). Maybe you’ve even come across some of the more niche crossover categories such as shapeletique and swimtimates. It seems like the lines between lingerie and other garment categories are becoming ever more blurred, and hybrid brands are the new big … Read More
Kilo Brava continues its romantic lingerie vision first proffered last month for Spring 23. Capturing the languid vibe of country summer days, the brand showcases seven new collections reinventing best-selling groups as well as new styles. True to the eclectic and socially responsible design aesthetic that fosters owner and designer Kristin Bear’s quest for inclusivity and sustainability, all of these pieces are available in sizes S-XXXL. Embroidered tiger lilies, digitally printed flowers and swimming … Read More