By ESTELLE PULESTON
After a number of years spent focused on bespoke work and collaborations with other brands, luxury lingerie designer Karolina Laskowska has returned to the world of ready-to-wear with her latest collection, Hesperides.
Comprising a mix of corsetry and 2- and 3-piece bra sets, the collection merges eye-catching silhouettes with opulent metallic laces, plus other exquisite fabrics such as an “incomparably soft” black Leavers lace made with … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Grace and Frankie. This Netflix sitcom was my guilty little pleasure for 7 seasons. It has become a mission statement for many women over 50. I regaled at the antics of these two octogenarians whose lives, when turned upside down, found personal empowerment in their unexpected bond. One of my favorite storylines was their entrepreneurial efforts to launch a line of vibrators specifically designed for women of … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
When I saw this Tarot card print on the Aubade X Camille Lacourt men’s boxers at Curve, it conjured up the confluence of events that led me to meet my husband, Gerard, 46 years ago. On a return trip from Philadelphia, one day earlier than planned, we sat together on the train. I noticed him and he noticed the Tarot books I was carrying. I was 25 … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Samantha Chang
Evolution is a jewel in the crown, an elegant display of boutique brands. I had intended to combine the Evolution NY and Curve NY show into one market report. The insights are not that different. I have over 600 images that reflect this point. However, even edited down, there are just too many for one post. Two shows in separate locations proved a bit challenging … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Le Petit Trou
Curve NY was a major success. Taking place once again at Spring Studios in downtown NYC, the energy matched the message. Spring 23 is all about Joy and Color in our lives. Booths were packed, mainstream brands as well as newcomers. The Lingerie Briefs Salon showcased 18 entrepreneurial designers in a gallery venue attracting over 100 contacts for participants. Seminars seats were full. There … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Posie by Posie Upshall is a lingerie brand where sustainability, ethics and luxury collide to create stunningly beautiful designs you can feel good about buying.
Upshall began developing the brand via an incubator program after graduating from the renowned Contour Fashion course at De Montfort University, and it was officially launched in October 2019 – just a few short months before the pandemic hit and the world … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Last week, after my husband commented on the “worn out” t-shirts I was wearing to bed, I began grazing the internet for something that would meet my comfort standards. I landed on the Carissa sleepshirt from Skin Lingerie. I know I cover this brand often, but frankly; they deserve it. The relaxed attitude that defines Skin’s design ethos is right up my alley. Usually, when I … Read More