By ELLEN LEWIS
There is some controversy about who invented the first bra. The final answer is unequivocally Herminie Cadolle, who secured the first “brassiere” patent in Paris in 1879. Founder of the legendary Maison Cadolle, Herminie was the first of six generations of Cadolle women dedicated to celebrating the female form in tandem with the cultural environment of the period. The House of Cadolle is famed for its … Read More
Not all shapewear are created equal, and Chantelle steps up the game with the new Shape Light Brief. With its design inspired by a vintage Chantelle girdle from the 1920’s, the Shape Light Brief offers Medium control, and uses the best of shapewear innovation to comfortably streamline the silhouette while creating flattering curves. Its ultra light knit fabric with tulle insets set off the figure, and lays ultra flat for … Read More
Walking by The Bryant Park Hotel on 40th street this afternoon, huddled under a sheepskin coat and jealous about my husband departing for Cabo San Lucas Saturday, I was stopped in my tracks by their lobby windows. A confluence of mirrors reflecting solitary blooms of pink and chartreuse floral bouquets immediately reminded me of the new printed Kelly corset that the legendary house of Cadolle will launch this month. … Read More
