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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … Read More
NK IMODE launches the Barbara Collection this spring adding more bridal sleepwear to their renowned assortment of luxury silk lingerie. Inspired by their deep dive into bygone Lettres d’Amour these designs are a passionate ode to love. Created with an elegant ivory crème etched silk jacquard pattern detailed with a lavish matte shiny stretch lace, these pieces beget a romantic dream. Barbara offers both a supportive short and long gown … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Founder and Designer Jessica Krupa first launched Panty Promise™ at Curve in 2022 to quite a lot of buzz. The backstory and brand profile are impressive, as are her credentials, but, when it comes to a new product, I like to wait for feedback. Revolutionary concepts are intriguing, but the operational nuts and bolts as well as consumer reactions make all the difference. One year later, I … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Launched in 2017 by Parisian designer Laure Stromboni, Lorette is a lingerie brand on a mission to create art, community, and the freedom and confidence that comes with self-expression.
Finding the existing lingerie industry to be somewhat lacking in creativity and often hypersexualized, Stromboni wanted to create a line of intimates that “evoke a sensation, an experience rather than dictating how sexy you should feel”.
It … Read More