Christine
Spring 2016 Lingerie Market wrapped up last week following a very successful Curvexpo New York show held at the Javits Center. I spent three full days there focused on mining the products that will matter to a retailer’s inventory, particularly specialty stores. Because there is so much to see and I live in New York, I wait to review the brands I can visit until after the expositions. That said, I use this stage … Read More
These images of Marloes Horst photographed by Will Davidson for Harper’s Bazaar Australia in 2012 capture the true essence of lingerie. The drape of the fabric says it all.
Sometimes I see lingerie that reminds me why I began this blog and the reason I opted to remain in this business many career years ago when I had the opportunity to move into other merchandising venues. It is because exquisite intimate designs are truly works of art. The cost is not the issue; the collector invests in the value the piece promises for the future. The creator changes the course of perception and is … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
My affair with the Shell Belle Couture Luxury Lifestyle Collection began several years ago when I first discovered the brand at Curve. The artistry and workmanship that seduced me at the time moved me enough to highlight a few pieces in my show wrap up. It’s no secret that I have been enamored ever since, writing previous articles about Michelle Blenkinsopp’s exquisite design hand. Handcrafted in England with the finest fabrics, I … Read More
Jane Woolrich ~ The “Almond” embroidered lace collection features vintage elements on contemporary shapes. The collection features styling from camisoles through underwear to nightwear and 1930s style Pyjamas.
What are the main trends ….
As ever, the Jane Woolrich Collection is a visual feast of beautifully cut shapes in silk satins, chiffons and prints, always using the softest of delicate French laces. Femininity, and sensuality remain the constant theme of the most romantic of nightwear … Read More
Lace has informed my perspective for as long as I can remember. For me, it is an artistic and poetic expression. I see it in so many aspects of everyday life; the spokes of a bicycle wheel, the bare branches of a tree etched against a winter sky, an intricately woven wrought iron fence, lingering lines left on frozen ice from a skater’s blades, shadows flickering in candlelight across a naked body. The possible interpretations … Read More
There is a clear message in the air today, as spring emerges despite the March gloom. The sun surfaced late yesterday afternoon with that translucent light that presages warmer days. It’s a feeling of rejuvenation. Looking at the new spring Maison Lejaby line recently, this seems especially prescient. The venerable Lingerie Company has re-surfaced this season with a new management and production team supporting its growth. I was particularly entranced by the exquisite Edelweiss collection: … Read More