Urban Muu Muu and Jammie Beans
SNOA and UGG
PJ Salvage
Mere Basics
J’Attire and Elila
Tutti Rouge
Christine Lingerie
Naja
Lise Charmel
Gilda and Pearl and The Muse Intimates
Lise Charmel
Empreinte
Simone Perele
Lahco of Switzerland
Le Mystere and Naked Princess
Zimmerli of Switzerland… Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
The synergy between the bridal and lingerie industries has always fascinated me. It’s not about the wedding. It’s all about the artistry, the cherished memories unique to these tableaux. Exquisite laces, delicate embroideries, luxurious fabrics, treasured details, pearls, crystals, floral motifs are all assembled in an enchanting conclave of beauty. Basking on this assortment, one can easily grasp how a woman’s sense of self would be enhanced … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
The Evolution Show, just by its location and easy going vibe, is always an intimate affair. Many of the trends replicate my research in Paris at the Salon International de la Lingerie. Green and Pink presided. I saw Asian influences, watery florals and the infusion of bird motifs in prints. Floral laces juxtaposed with graphic details as well as multi-thread embroideries. There is always a modicum … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
This editorial was originally inspired by my love of the Justin Timberlake song, SexyBack. Then I realized that perhaps the words might prove “uncomfortable” to some readers or worse yet, passé. Would anyone get it? So, I moved on to the obvious, sexy lingerie is back on the fashion radar and, after all, it’s also the beginning of the Holiday season, so why not? I emailed multiple … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Dita von Teese
Curve New York took place at the Javits Center this February in a venue flooded with light and elevated above the conventional trade show jamboree. Many of the stories I noted reinforced the Paris themes: glitter and glow, bodysuits, intricate embroideries, graphic laces, and seduction. A carousel of dynamic prints in vivid colors merge with a palette of deep pink, purple and blue soaked … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Samantha Chang
Evolution is a jewel in the crown, an elegant display of boutique brands. I had intended to combine the Evolution NY and Curve NY show into one market report. The insights are not that different. I have over 600 images that reflect this point. However, even edited down, there are just too many for one post. Two shows in separate locations proved a bit challenging … Read More
