by ELLEN LEWIS
Empreinte’s 2019 Resort and Swim Collection, delivers this month, in a rich summer color play: mimosa, nectarine, pink, forget-me-not purple and black. The signature fit and fabrics are sculpted into these figure enhancing silhouettes and are defined by strategically placed details. Empreinte swimwear is bra sized and comes in cup sizes from C to G, band sizes from 30 to 46 and bottom sizes from XXS … Read More
Bronte: the name invokes the prolific feminine novelist whose romantic novels became legend in English literature. This collection from Fantasie Lingerie, inspired by the famed author’s sensual and intelligent novels delivered this season with the addition of two new silhouettes Seven shapes, including, the vertical seam bra, the longline side support bra and the side support plunge bra are accompanied by 3 panty styles and a beautiful soft handle … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Yesterday, I watched the new documentary on Netflix, “Feminists: What Were They Thinking?”. It stirred some hardcore memories of the culture in which I came of age. It is set in the 1970’s when powerful female voices emerged to rally the call for social equality. The story centers on Cynthia MacAdam’s book, Emergence, her photography of women who have been instrumental in the struggle for Women’s Rights. … Read More
by ELLEN LEWIS & DEEDEE CROSLAND ~
A few weeks ago, I sat down with Deedee Crosland, publisher of The Naked Point of View. In this Podcast, we discuss my take away from my recent research excursion into the 2019 lingerie market. My impressions, based on brand and retail input, speaks to the current industry dynamics: the influences that frame the foundation of the industry in which I have been … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
There are lots of buzz words driving the market right now: body positivity, sustainability, and transparency to name a few. These are movements perpetrated by the modern consumer that are substantially shifting retail culture. Magnified by the pervasiveness of social media, one can’t ignore these themes percolating in today’s culture. It’s a call to arms about our perspective on humanity, the climate and ultimately our planet. Brands … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Writing this post about the A/W18 Wilderness collection from Fleur of England seems incredibly timely, considering I just returned from a vacation in New England to experience Fall foliage (being a California native, it’s just not something we experience). The leaves, the Autumn colors, even the color of the sun on a crisp afternoon this time of year; all of it is captured in this recently-released campaign, … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
My move back to Mexico was fairly seamless. In fact, my husband and I both commented on the ease of transition between two very different lifestyles. The pros: well for one, no adjustment curve. The con: the sense of adventure seems to have dissipated. After 6 years, the process has become status quo. I miss the edge that comes with anticipation. Don’t get me wrong, every component … Read More