My mother had the most exquisite diamond engagement ring, a round stone embraced on one side by a semi-circle of tiny diamonds and on the other, rubies. Set in a platinum band, she bequeathed it to my sister, as it should have been. My sister had beautiful hands. Me, not so much. I never really understood the necessity and didn’t want a diamond ring when I decided to marry. I’m … 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
I went whale watching this past weekend determined to see one in the wild, since I have not had the pleasure since I began living here in 2011. That’s because the season peaks in early winter, good for tourism, bad for me. I am always away, in Paris, NY and the rest of the lingerie market, hunting and gathering product information while the rest of my friends take countless sojourns … Read More
By ALSION CONNOLLY
If there’s any lingerie designer that understands the value of pulling out all the stops for a seasonal campaign, it’s Chantal Thomass! For as long as I can recall (perhaps the last 10 years?), the eponymous French lingerie brand has teamed with the incomparable Ellen von Unwerth to create its editorial campaigns. Each year, new collections are presented in full glamour with often coquettish, whimsical images. … Read More
A few weeks ago, Alison, my social media guru, and I were having a discussion about Maison Close and whether or not, the brand belonged in the Gallery on Lingerie Briefs. Alison’s weekly column in the Gallery showcases new and/or independent talents with niche followings. We decided that perhaps, this was not the correct venue because Maison Close is now more mainstream. The brand is recognized globally within their particular … Read More
Over the last 48 hours I’ve been searching for some sort of escape to a place of intelligent design. So I have decided to move up my editorial plans for this month. Burrowing into the archives of 120 years of French lingerie coupled with contemporary artwork exploring “seduction, eroticism, glamour and fashion” seemed like an intriguing way to channel my need for creative relief.
This post highlights the upcoming Art … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
As most of you know, today is Halloween; a holiday that delights in shadowy figures and spooky costumes, and an evening when celebrations run late into the wee hours when the chilled air is filled with mystery. Rather than go the obvious lingerie route for this special day (i.e. risqué, tasteless costumes), I wanted to present a brand that captured the moody mystery of All Hallows’ Eve. … Read More