By BECKY YEE
What lies beneath? How do we highlight the innovation, beauty and luxury of intimate items meant to be hidden under clothes? A bit tongue and cheek and creatively wrought, here is our showcase of nipple covers, boob tapes, camel toe concealers and pads that enhance your curves
My Perfect Pair makes luxury nipple covers and boob tapes. Their stunning black lace nipple covers are so beautiful you … Read More
Shadowline’s Director of Sales, Laurie Fisher recently shared how pleasantly surprised she was with the increased volume of SLIP orders she took at the Curve Lingerie Show in NY! “I was told by a number of buyers that slips are trending again in a big way. Not only for mature, traditional customers but for young women too”!
Back ‘in the day’ women wouldn’t dream of not donning the essential … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
When I saw this Tarot card print on the Aubade X Camille Lacourt men’s boxers at Curve, it conjured up the confluence of events that led me to meet my husband, Gerard, 46 years ago. On a return trip from Philadelphia, one day earlier than planned, we sat together on the train. I noticed him and he noticed the Tarot books I was carrying. I was 25 … 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
Over the past several days, the Lingerie Briefs team has been in New York City exploring the exciting, intimate apparel shows. Both the Curve and Evolution trade shows were very well attended and the brands were happily writing orders while showcasing their Spring 2023 collections. Ellen Lewis and Alison Rubke even curated and hosted the beautiful Lingerie Briefs Salon at Curve which featured 18 emerging designer brands! We’ll have full … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
I first discovered Dutch lingerie (and jewelry) brand Arí van Twillert in December 2019, via the launch of its Water Drift collection. Made from black tulle embroidered with a colorful and ‘blocky’ pattern which reminded me somewhat of Tetris, I was instantly drawn to it based purely on aesthetics. It’s definitely unlike any lingerie embroidery I’ve seen before.
And there’s a reason for that, as I soon … Read More
Wacoal’s newest minimizer bra is a supportive showstopper that will maximize your confidence.
The Slim Silhouette Minimizer Bra reduces your bustline up to one inch and improves the fit of your clothes. This style will flatter — not flatten — your curves with its elegant, embroidered cups that provide great coverage, fully adjustable straps that help you achieve a customized fit, and a leotard back
that keeps straps in place.… Read More