In the spirit of Gustav Klimt, it might be said that for Helen Sanchez Holiday 2018, “All that glitters might be gold”. Once again Helen’s signature one size kimono shines through. In her ubiquitous design hand Helen has created a collection of luxury silk boudoir lingerie ripe for dressing up or lounging around.
The Sangria Collection is a mouth watering toast to a season where luxury lingerie stakes a claim.… Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I understand as I was writing this (Thursday 11/15) that snow was imminent in New York. I was on the phone all morning with colleagues concerned about flights, commuting and the general disruption from inclement weather that descends on the Northern states just in time to screw up holiday plans. Snow or not, it’s cold outside. This is the beginning of cocooning season. Even here in Cabo … Read More
Photographed by STEPHANIE HYNES
Commando
In search of a theme for our holiday lingerie fashion editorial, Stephanie and I wanted to stay true to our creative aesthetic. How classic is the Nutcracker Suite! I suggested a story about the intimate world in which the dancers live while they are backstage in rehearsal and during the performance. Thirty two brands contributed to this visual panorama of exquisite intimates photographed to capture … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
There’s a special place in my heart for British luxury lingerie brands, dating back to when we (my mom & I) first developed the concept for our lingerie boutique nearly 15 years ago. They were amongst the first brands we discovered when researching the luxury lingerie industry, and the British labels were those that stood out as being a delightful balance of luxurious, unique and playful. One … Read More
Bronte: the name invokes the prolific feminine novelist whose romantic novels became legend in English literature. This collection from Fantasie Lingerie, inspired by the famed author’s sensual and intelligent novels delivered this season with the addition of two new silhouettes Seven shapes, including, the vertical seam bra, the longline side support bra and the side support plunge bra are accompanied by 3 panty styles and a beautiful soft handle … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
The world of luxury curvy lingerie is small. Not just small, but nearly infinitesimally so. While budget and mid-tier lingerie brands are expanding curvy and plus-lines as fast as they can, almost no one has chosen to take on the luxury couture market. It’s still an unproven market, although one that seems to have lots of community support. But will curvy women really pay for luxury lingerie? … Read More
Comfort reinvented. Wacoal’s newest innovation, Final Touch Bra, is a modern spin on a classic underwire. A unique outside wire is away from the body for ultimate comfort.
This full coverage unlined underwire bra also features ultra supportive seamless cups. Lightweight cups of soft yet strong fabric shape and contain for a flattering look. With a fabric more opaque than single-ply bras, this style has an enhanced modesty without the … Read More