By ELLEN LEWIS
The last few months have been a bit chaotic for me: moving from Connecticut to NY in the USA as well as from Cabo San Lucas to San Jose del Cabo in Mexico. Plus, it’s the peak market season, Paris, NYC and lots of Zoom calls analyzing merchandising opportunities. I have been doing all of this boomeranging between my children’s homes. Let’s just say, I need a … Read More
Today we are pleased to announce the launch of NK IMODE on the Lingerie Briefs Spotlight. Debuting with their Spring 2023 collection of luxurious silk and lace lingerie in four carefully curated sleepwear groups, these styles prove the power of this 20-year-old Canadian brand.
Beautifully crafted slips, chemises, gowns, pajamas, and kimono robes are designed with soft stretch laces, delicate details, and bias-cut draping ranging from XS-XL. But what sets … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
You might think that when a theatrical costume designer turns their hand to lingerie, the result would be something quite ‘over the top’ – beautifully fanciful, no doubt, but not really suitable for everyday wear. At the atelier of Angela Friedman however, the extravagance of on-stage costuming is instead translated into intimatewear that’s quietly lavish. The kind of thing that the most well-dressed characters might actually choose … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
If I had to use one word to define the recent Salon International de la Lingerie and Interfilière exposition in Paris, I would choose JOY. Expanding on that premise is Shine, Bursts of Color and Energy. The show was pared down, less brands but none the less, it was crowded. Traffic flowed all three days. Many booths were packed. But, as I look back at the report … Read More
Photographed By Becky Yee
It’s January, a time when women are often hyper focused on exercise and shedding off those holiday excuses. This month, Becky focuses her photography expertise on three of our partner brands whose sports bras offer a wide range of functionality and comfort. Featured above is the Chantelle’s new High Support Everyday Sports Bra available in a wide range of sizes. Just look at the picture (and … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Arriving in Paris last week, I visited the stores to get some insight on current Spring trends. It’s a challenge in January in France, as the entire retail apparel industry is on sale obliterating most of the new collections. There is, however, one area of foresight and that is the swimwear floor. I find this particularly interesting as this category has always been a precursor of what … Read More
by TINA WILSON
Lately I’ve been into trilogies. Film trilogies. Novel trilogies. The word trilogy is exciting and mysterious as it signifies that there is more to come. In many ways the intimate apparel world is a trilogy of the body, namely the butt, the waist, and the breasts. Those of us in this industry have spent lifetimes in search of ways to contain, enhance, and maneuver these parts of … Read More