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
By LINDA DYETT
I’m besotted lately with chains—jewelry chains–not just slung around the neck, but draping, crossing, crisscrossing, cascading, and dipping down the body. We’re seeing them in gold, silver, brass, studded with charms and gems.
There’s something mesmerizing about this jewelry. Not only does it glorify our curves and silhouettes, but placed on the collarbone area, the shoulders, the decollete, the midriff, the back generally, and the vertebrae in … Read More
By BECKY YEE
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It’s a time when we can pay tribute to and celebrate the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are continuing to contribute to its future success. (Above photo: robe, bra & panty by Natori, Thigh Highs by VienneMilano & jewelry by Pono)
There are many exciting things going in the lingerie industry … Read More
BY ASI EFROS
Lady Gaga wearing Satin Sculpt Bodysuit Red for Haus Labs Campaign (photo by Christine Hahn)
Andreea Badala, CEO and Founder of the iconic brand MURMUR, epitomizes a modern-day amazon, a woman warrior, with a seductive combination of inner strength and beauty. I met with Andreea at the Evolution Concept Show in New York and was immediately taken by her talent, passion, and expressive style.
Paris Hilton … Read More