One could not ask for more prescient Intimate Apparel at this time than Montelle’s Body Bliss Breeze Collection. It is a perfect confluence of seasonality, fabrication and lifestyle needs. Constructed with MicroModal AIR® yarn ecologically sourced from Lenzing fibers the comfort factor is extraordinary. This soft, feather light and breathable fabric provides a fresh airy alternative for warmer weather wear. Five shapes: bralette, boyshort, biker short, capri and camisole … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Everyone hates hand washing lingerie, but I’ve always felt like it’s little better when I get to use Soak. I’ve been a personal fan of this no rinse-free lingerie wash for years: Perfect for busy or lazy people who hate chores (I identify as both). What I didn’t know until I attended Curve NYC in February was how much Soak cares about sustainability and the … Read More
By TINA WILSON
There is a great deal of talk about comfort. All apparel is now comfortable according to the brands that deliver loungewear, sleepwear, underwear, sportswear, footwear and just about everything else one can think of.
Comfort can come in many forms. I crave the comfort of a text message from someone I have not seen in months. I need the comfort of seeing my great nieces and nephews … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
No Body is Nobody campaign photos by Luo Yang http://luoyangphoto.com/
NEIWAI, which means inside and outside in Chinese, is a lingerie brand that gets it when it comes to empowering everyday women.
Founded in Shanghai in 2012, NEIWAI specializes in minimalist designs made from quality cotton fabrics for both men and women.
For the past few years the brand has developed marketing campaigns that challenge the … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
It’s easy to treat customers groups as a monolith. When consumers demanded better plus-size lingerie options years ago several large companies stepped up to fill the abyss. It is now reasonably easy to find a great bra if you’re a D cup or larger. What it is not easy is to find is a bra if you are a larger band size and a smaller cup size. … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Like many of us I’ve spent an awful lot of time watching television lately. One of my new quarantine favorites is Foyle’s War: a wartime mystery drama that features great fashion, ethical quandaries and fabulous female characters. I’ve always loved the practical and pretty fashions of the 1940’s and admired the sorts of creativity that were born from serious hardship. The episode I watched last night … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I think it is particularly prescient to focus today on Skarlett Blue’s new Innocent collection. Originally planning this blog for an April publication, it was, obviously apparent to me, that delayed deliveries, closed stores, and malleable moods required a change of direction. But, having chatted recently with a multitude of specialty lingerie stores, coupled with slow re-openings across the country, timing now seems more realistic. One fact … Read More