By ELLEN LEWIS
Summer is nigh and based on the explosion of tourism in my Mexican home base, I am not surprised to learn that bathing suit sales are in the headwinds. This year it’s all about bikinis, not masks. That fact coupled with a sustainable conscience is why I feel so strongly about investing, not only in quality swimwear, but also in the process of caring for it. Splash… Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Launched in 2013, Karen Mabon’s eponymous label is the place to go for high-end pajamas with a playful vibe. Crafted from silk or premium cotton and decorated in the designer’s signature illustration style, this is sleepwear that will satisfy your grown-up self while also delighting your inner child.
A graduate of London’s Royal College of Art, Mabon says she has “always loved the eccentricity of high-end fashion, … Read More
Chantelle launches the new Comfort Chic Back Smoothing Minimizer adding another stellar option to their expanding minimizer assortment. That’s great news for full busted women sized 32-40, C-I cups. Engineered with the same 360-degree smoothing effect found in the popular memory foam Comfort Chic Full Coverage T-shirt style (32-40, B-I cups), this bra provides uniform tension and shaping from front to back. Similarly constructed with closed seam technology and internal … Read More
The Bobbie Scoop, the newest bralette innovation from Evelyn & Bobbie takes their patented EB Core® technology to another level. Maintaining the same comfort and lift as the original pull-on Defy bra, this style promises the fashion freedom that customers have requested. This “lighter” version with reduced coverage has a scooped-out neckline and narrower straps but is still as seamless, smooth, and invisible under clothing as any of the brand’s … Read More
How fitting that Lise Charmel uses the lotus flower to define their exquisite Spring 2023 Source Beauté Collection. The lotus flower, a symbol of rebirth and of spiritual reawakening is the primary design element in this 20-piece panoply of panties, bras, and sleepwear. Representing the romantic notion encapsulated in every woman’s wedding journey as well as this season’s quest for new beginnings, Lise Charmel honors their legacy of luxury … Read More
By ASI EFROS
In this exclusive “Intimate Talks” interview, Moira Nelson shares her trademark secrets to designing a well-constructed bra as well as reveals the core values and philosophy of her holistic company Bra La Mode.
During my meeting with Moira Nelson at a famous Seventh Avenue Starbucks, I was struck by her unique perspective on intimate apparel design. As we discussed the intricacies of bra … Read More
Wellness. What does it mean. It’s a post pandemic macro trend whose impact on the fashion industry is expertly encapsulated in Natori’s Spring/ Summer 2023 Wellness Collection. Two stories, Onsen and Bliss, capture the character of this lifestyle movement. Natori has refined the essence of comfort; relaxed, easy essentials that are timeless. Each style is a statement of laid-back luxury.
Offered in sand dune, black and white, the Onsen collection … Read More