By ELLEN LEWIS
My career segued to the Intimate Apparel business 30 + year ago when I was plucked out of the ready to wear division to spearhead the lingerie product development initiative at Macy’s Corporate office. I knew nothing about the category, which at the time, was dominated by polyester in pale pink and blue designs. Oblivious to the “rules” I purchased a few cotton knit big t-shirts in … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Girl With a Serious Dream
It’s been a lovelorn year with cancelled weddings and lost memories. But FINALLY, here comes the bride. Once again, anticipation is about hope. Celebrations are being planned. The bridal business, dormant for the past year, is beginning its comeback. The Intimate Apparel industry is changing as the market turns once again on its axis. As the desire for elegant, sensual lingerie … Read More
Natori Bliss’ popularity speaks for itself as it has continued its expansion from their original cotton panties to a multifaceted bra assortment, including the newest additions of the Bliss Flex Bralette and the Bliss Perfection Lace Bralette. This success story is not a mystery; the entire range emulates the extraordinary comfort that sent the panties on a major sales ascent. Continuing unabated, with both underwire and non-wired choices, the collection … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Every Mother’s Day, while she was alive, I gave my mother a single yellow rose cut from my rose garden. It was her favorite flower. She was a ‘less is more’ type of woman, simple in her tastes, a ferocious perfectionist. You might not see the correlation between Dita Von Teese’s Julia Rose lingerie, pictured here, and my mother’s understated persona, but I do. Besides the obvious … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Since I first dipped my toes in the lingerie industry over a decade ago, the availability of fashion-forward options for full-busted customers has skyrocketed. But there’s still one thing that’s somewhat rare: true, unabashed luxury above a D cup. And of the brands that do cater to this niche, the majority are based in Europe. So what’s a, say, H-cupped American to do if they want deluxe … Read More
We’re all poised for a great escape as brighter days emerge. b.tempt’d has risen to the occasion with their new Inspired Eyelet Collection. Think summer light, poolside parties, sunny beaches, and picnics in the park; all with a dollop of retro glam. Inspired Eyelet is a dreamy take on easy lifestyle lingerie; a longline bralette, boyshort and front closure bra. Influenced by classic femininity and motivated by modern style, b.tempt’d’s … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Whenever I cover Commando®, I focus on fabric technology because it is the driving factor behind the brand’s ideology. Every category in the Commando® arena is born from its founder Kerry O’Brien’s research into global textile innovation as well as her perfect sense of consumer culture. For example, when we highlighted the Butter™ product line expansion in 2019, the industry was in high pursuit of … Read More