By ELLEN LEWIS
This editorial was originally inspired by my love of the Justin Timberlake song, SexyBack. Then I realized that perhaps the words might prove “uncomfortable” to some readers or worse yet, passé. Would anyone get it? So, I moved on to the obvious, sexy lingerie is back on the fashion radar and, after all, it’s also the beginning of the Holiday season, so why not? I emailed multiple brands asking for an image … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
My first truly visceral encounter with sculpted perfection was when at the age of 19, I saw Michelangelo’s Moses at San Pietro in Vincoli, Italy near the Forum. I was having a bad day, lamenting about a boyfriend back home when I came upon this extraordinary sculpture confronting a level of artistic genius unbeknown to me before. My entire attitude changed, and my pursuit of art history became my primary focus.
“Michelangelo … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I first discovered Girl and a Serious Dream several years ago at a small lingerie boutique show in NYC. I was intrigued by the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless designs. The brand is the vision of owner and creator, Anita Aguirre who emigrated from Peru to study architecture in the USA. Always interested in design, texture and fabric, Anita began her entrepreneurial journey when she decided to create bridal intimates for herself. Encouraged … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Monday, I spent 12 hours at Disneyland with my two granddaughters, ages 2 and 3. Joy was the order of the day. Joy on their faces, joy in the entertainment and joy in the comfort of my Evelyn & Bobbie Defy bra which stayed the course through long lines and 13,000 steps. The Little Mermaid’s Ariel was (is) the obsession. Of course, Ariel does not wear an Evelyn & Bobbie bra. But … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I could not be more pleased to welcome Simone Pérèle back into our Partner Spotlight today with a preview of a few of their Fall 23 highlights. Ever since their pioneer introduction of the Andora t-shirt bra, I have been a personal fan. The addition of elegant guipure embroidery to this everyday essential was, at the time, an innovation in the USA foundations market. It represented the vision and artistry that Simone … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
It’s been a long time since I have had a love affair with a pair of panties, but I can write a love sonnet about the Le Mystere Seamless Comfort Brief. We don’t engage in reviews very often so bear with me. This post is purely editorial.
I received them as a sample from the company and honestly, I did not try them on for at least one month. Only in … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Swimwear and lingerie are symbiotic, particularly swimwear created by lingerie brands. The fit expertise and functional demands of both products are stringent and yet fashion defines the style’s success. This summer at Curve NY, swim was front and center with many key brands. This category has often informed lingerie design. The collections we saw embodied the 2024 intimate trends following suit (no pun intended) with the Curve 2024 Spring overview published earlier … Read More