By ESTELLE PULESTON
Is it just me, or do most bikinis and swimsuits look the same? Colors and prints vary of course, but when shopping for swimwear, I find myself trawling through the same tired silhouettes over and over. I want something different, something eye-catchingly unique!
The good news is, spectacularly-creative swimwear is out there. The bad news is that it doesn’t come cheap. All seven brands I’m sharing below … Read More
The following post by guest writer Allie Cooper taps into the evolution of the Victoria Secret business. I always hesitate to cover VS because I worked with them (as clients) for 14 years of my career. I respected them as merchants despite the challenges sometimes presented by their corporate code. When they missed the cultural pulse several years ago and other writers called them out, I knew that they would … Read More
A star is born. Freya Lingerie showcases a dynamic bra and panty show with their newest headliner, the Snapshot Star collection. Think summer light, honeysuckle yellow and breezy nights. Designed in a sheer embroidered mesh with an elongated apex and star charms at center front, this style highlights the brands contemporary pulse. Engineered with all the hidden details that provide the famed Freya fit, it is available for sizes 28-38, … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
When it comes to color diversity, no brand makes the statement quite like Hanky Panky. The rainbow of choices, particularly in their parade of underwear, is legendary. Color is rooted in the company’s DNA. That is why, this month, in celebration of Pride Month, Hanky Panky has joined forces with Switch n’Play, a Brooklyn-based drag and burlesque collective to create the Pride Collection. Anchored by … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I knew I was on to something when I decided to turn up the heat on the men’s underwear market. There are so many diverse channels percolating in this venue; combinations of traditional basics, classic luxury, men’s body form, edgy, environmentally astute, and more. But its not just the diversity emerging in this space, it’s the addition to the woman’s lingerie business that the potential presents. The … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Around this time every year, festival wear becomes a fashion talking point. For some brands though – among them, Australia-based Her Pony – this section of the clothing industry isn’t just a seasonal trend, but a year-round lifestyle.
Founded in 2010 by Lauren Stein, Her Pony describes its garments as “festival treasures”. There’s beaded fringing, shimmering sequins, and bold 60s and 70s-esque prints galore – it … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
That’s me pictured above! Hanging out at Cerritos, one of my favorite beaches in Baja, Mexico. Cerritos is well known for its surfing vibe and general laid-back attitude. We ‘gringos’ go there to escape the Cabo party scenes and the treacherous surf for which most of the area is known. Surfing, a big-time activity here has never appealed to me. I fear some crazy sea monster will … Read More