By ALISON CONNOLLY
Crème is a specialty lingerie brand based in Shanghai founded by designer Miya “Crème” Su. If you detect a strong French influence in Su’s work (particularly if you explore her work from past seasons), then you won’t be surprised to learn that she lived in France for a period of time and clearly absorbed the French attitude toward women and their appreciation for beautiful intimates.
Many of … Read More
Ring in the New Year with a KISS from Scupltress by Panache!
Happy New Year! The beginning of the new year always signifies a fresh start and what’s better than treating yourself to an updated bra wardrobe!
Starting the year off on the right foot, Panache’s sister brand, Sculptresse has two beautiful styles returning for the Spring Summer season. Dionne Full Cup is back in a vibrant and fun Kiss … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Nightgown or wedding gown? Does it matter? Here at Lingerie Briefs we’ve discussed the fine line between lingerie and bridal design on several occasions, with their similarities being a heavy dose of femininity, the use of gorgeous laces, and their overall elegance. But there are some bridal designs that take the comparisons a step further; for instance corset detailing, slip dress silhouettes… Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
If you live anywhere where the sky expands beyond the horizon like it does here in Cabo San Lucas, you will understand my analogy of tie dye silk to the color of wind. This is particularly true at sunrise and sunset when breezes move through shifting clouds weaving streams of pink and blue into a stunning tapestry of natural color. If one stays in the moment, one … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
When I was in college around 1970, one of my friends switched his major from architecture to computer science. I didn’t get it. Computers were not part of the public lexicon until later in the decade. I saw my first cell phone in Hong Kong in the mid 80’s (even though the technology was invented in the 1940’s) when one of my vendors removed an arm long … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Every season, caddy corner to the Curve show, is The Lingerie Selection: A boutique trade show hosted by its founders, Maggie Gillette and Melissa Franchi. Entering its 5th year as an alternative venue for indie brands, it has been anchored since its inception by Maggie’s and Melissa’s collections, The Giving Bride and Nevaeh. Also on board this August, were Loulette, Hesper Fox, Edge of Beyond, … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I’ve been writing about the Skin Lingerie Brand almost as long as I have been publishing this blog. In 2011, I compared them to Savage Beauty, the Alexander McQueen retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This was not because Skin, in its ode to simplicity is anything close to McQueen’s artistry, but rather because from their inception, the brand has stepped out of the box. In … Read More