By ELLEN LEWIS
Cadolle
I have decided to split my market report in two parts because the Evolution and Curve NY show, although similar in their color/ print/ and shape reveal, had two very different vibes. To be perfectly honest, timing required that I debrief from the smaller exposition first. Evolution was a limited array of boutique/ luxury brands portrayed in an intimate space. It started one day earlier than … Read More
Kilo Brava introduces their Spring 22 collections as a feel-good nod to the virtues of escapism. Inspired by moments reminiscent of Spring Break, Summer Camps and Weekend Getaways: skygazing, picnics, beachdays, gardening, and girls nights out define the brands sassy aesthetic. This season is a sexy buffet of celestial motifs, pink gingham, lemons and lime, flowers, cabana stripes and sweater dressing. Known for their whimsical designs, cultural diversity, and tongue … Read More
By LINDA DYETT
Make no mistake. In this Coronavirus Year Three, we’re still—if not so steadfastly–on the alert. Witness the somber, mannish, oversize, protective pants suits that are all the rage. Witness as well all the hoods and balaclavas, even as the weather warms up. And the continuing sales of molded, padded, modesty-invoking T-shirt bras. “They are still strong–for reason of eliminating nipple display,” says Gale Epstein, co-founder and creative … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
It’s not a big secret to many of our readers that I horseback ride. For me, it’s better than traditional therapy. There is absolutely nothing equivalent to standing next to a 1000-pound sentient animal for perspective. Horses are my escape valve. I am at the barn almost every day in Mexico. It’s a lifestyle for me in Los Cabos.
Kilobrava
Los Cabos is not my only abode. … Read More
The delicious colors of chocolate, latte, dulce and nutmeg are the new neutrals just introduced on the SASCHA demi-cup bra! This besteller from The Little Bra Company is a strapless underwire with optional straps and removeable push-up padding, available in AA-D cups. All TLBC’s bras are designed for a petite body type or women with a smaller rib cage and/or bust frame.
The Sascha bra gives a natural-looking curve … Read More
BY ESTELLE PULESTON
Created by Linn Frisinger and Nadja Forsberg, Swedish Stockings is a brand on a mission to clean up the hosiery industry.
For decades now, most hosiery has been made from nylon. A petroleum-based product, it sheds microplastic fibers and is an incredibly energy-intensive yarn to produce from scratch. But perhaps most worryingly of all for such a throwaway garment, nylon won’t biodegrade at the end of its … Read More
Lise Charmel launches Glamour Couture, a 21-piece collection of lavish lingerie. This spectacular combination of leavers lace, stretch tulle, silk, delicate embroidery, faux leather petals, and a contemporary burnout animal print are all exclusive to the Lise Charmel atelier. This collection is a stellar example of the brand’s design signature: layers of rich delicate details juxtaposed into a singular artform: intimate collectibles that transform a woman’s self-esteem. Designed in a … Read More