There is a great deal of buzz in the marketplace currently; good buzz driven by the millennial call to arms that size doesn’t matter. This inclusion mantra is complemented by a generation of women who have come to age in the most heterogenetic culture in American history. Globalization, birthed by the technical revolution that seized control of our everyday lives during the past decade, has enabled an education on humanity … Read More
It’s no secret that the wedding business in the USA is big, over $50 billion and counting. The bond between lingerie and the bridal industry is indisputable; some brands focused completely on solution intimates for every conceivable dress. Functionality certainly makes a difference and fit perfection is a no brainer. But even more enticing for the lingerie industry is the expansion of the thought process that surrounds this enormous retail … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
What started as writing a blog post turned into putting together a wish list of lingerie and loungewear that I can’t live without. This collection of covet-worthy items on my radar is from NYC-based designer Morgan Lane.
This youthful (i.e. 20-30 something year old) brand is packed with personality, and offers a cheeky take on what’s meant to be “your special secret underneath it all”. But … Read More
It’s probably no secret that I love writing and I only wish that I had the talent to produce a tome, so stunning in its prose, thoughtful in its production and brilliant in its message that the reader might not be able to put it down. There have been certain books that I’ve read throughout my life achieving this objective, provoking deeper insight than the obvious, creating clarity where there … Read More
I guess by now anyone of you who has the slightest relationship with social media and the internet knows that April the giraffe gave birth to her baby this past weekend. Me, I have been on this story since the end of March, waiting (like the other 6 million followers) rather impatiently for the big event. After Shirley got me hooked on the live feed, I found myself checking the … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Whenever I’m in need of lingerie inspiration, my go-to brand is Carine Gilson. Even though fashion styles come and go, Carine Gilson’s designs remain a constant; which is a good thing considering her works are costly enough to be considered “investment pieces”.
If you’re familiar with the concept of luxury lingerie, then you are undoubtedly familiar with this brand. In fact, Carine’s eponymous label is the … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Helmut Newton 1973
I love LOU Lingerie. To me this eponymous brand captures the rhapsody of French lingerie, each piece its own poetic melody. I am thrilled that the design direction has turned back to its heritage for creative inspiration. They have re-birthed their eccentric, modern intimates with their trademark design details. Now, for spring 2017, LOU brings their unique aesthetic to the swimwear market, launching … Read More