by TINA WILSON, Illustrator ~
“2.5 days”, that was my response to the immigration guy at JFK when he asked me how long I’d been away. He said that I was very precise and chuckled, deciding my trip was too short for me to have done any major shopping, he ushered me through without the usual luggage search. I broke my record for shortest overseas trip, and what it lacked … Read More
Today, in her Fashion Illustrations column, Tina Wilson expounds on the diversity of the color black. Using her vast design experience she relates how a recent visit to a Rothko exhibit reminded her how Donna Karen, queen of all things black, taught her that black, like any other hue, comes in many shades.
by TINA WILSON, Illustrator ~
I wear mostly black. Perhaps it is the New Yorker in me or perhaps it is the forgiving silhouette it portrays, whatever the reason, I cannot change. I have accepted this and yet I sometimes feel the need to wear more color.
The other day I had the joy of reconnecting for lunch and a stroll with a dear friend I worked with years ago, … Read More
Today, we are thrilled to introduce Tina Wilson and her new Fashion Illustrations column curated in the Lingerie Briefs Gallery. Tina’s fashion illustrations are artistic interpretations of the world of both lingerie and apparel. Her extraordinary career spans years of experience in the creative world that informs lingerie design. As an industry veteran and our artist in residence, Tina’s work is a visual metaphor for feminine strength, elegance, grace and … Read More
by TINA WILSON, Illustrator ~
Tis the season to party, and there is no better time to show off your lingerie without repercussions, the lines of demarcation between what you sleep in, your underwear and evening wear have never been more blurred….so go for it, break the rules your way, have them talking, be confident in your choice and have fun and be sexy.
Wear your cincher over your t-shirt.… Read More
I have often been asked how a student of Art History became a merchant. I think that sometimes we choose our careers and sometimes our careers choose us. Happenstance and curiosity are often part of the formula. When I graduated from college, I thought that I would become a museum curator. The idea of assembling a presentation that could frame a time in our culture through the vision of others … Read More
Ellen Lewis, principal partner of Lingerie Briefs has been delivering results for dozens of apparel retail and wholesale clients for over 30 years. Ellen has held positions in both the corporate as well as the entrepreneurial environment of a private business. This combination has provided strong managerial experience, as well as hands on participation in all aspects of buying, merchandising, sales, and … Read More