Layla L’Obatti
Putting together my last few posts it was hard not to see a distinct trend emerging, the revival of the appliqué. I think handmade brands like Honeycooler and Knickerocker (both coincidentally from California) are pioneering some of the most innovative and inventively playful design. Then, I started to take note of more established luxury brands: Carine Gilson and La Perla who have started incorporating shaped appliqued surface designs … Read More
Submitted by Sherry Gummow, owner of Busted Ladies Lingerie in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada
I’ve always loved to “dress up” as compared to “dress down.” I wore hats when nobody else did, love bling with everything, and feel naked without my lipstick & earrings – even when heading to the barn. I had a dream in my early twenties of owning a store where “customer service” ruled supreme, where buying decisions … Read More
We are in the heart of summer now. July 4th surrenders us to hot languid days, off shore breezes and evening thunder storms. The best feeling is not to feel burdened at all: light clothes, whisper soft, airy, almost bare. I, who am in constant search for panties that perform without fanfare, and are feminine and delicate as if they are not really there, have found the perfect pair. … Read More
By Ali Cudby
Recently, a bra blogger asked if a particular fit problem could be attributed to breast tissue migration. That question prompted me to research the topic, because we owe it to our customers to understand the fit issues being discussed in the world.
Breast tissue migration has not been covered in my online bra fit school for professionals, The FabFit Academy, because I didn’t previously have an … Read More
Prima Donna
Several years ago, I had the privilege of visiting the Van De Velde headquarters in Belgium. Home base for the luxury Prima Donna and Marie Jo brands, it was a treat for me, as I was already personally familiar with the extraordinary fit virtues of the Prima Donna designs. Insight into the development of a fine bra is always a lesson in lingerie, even if one is well … Read More
By Lindsey Borchard
Hello my name is Lindsey and I am addicted to lounge wear.
If you’re like me, when you get home from work you immediately change into some form of lounge wear for the night. If any of you know me personally then you know I am queen of lounge wear and have drawers full of pretty comfortable items for home. This was my favorite part of my … Read More
Submitted by Cyla Weiner, owner and partner of
Sylene of Washington in Chevy Chase, Maryland
While growing up in the lingerie business in NJ I never thought about having my own store. Until one day after I got married and was teaching French, that I had a brilliant idea to open a lingerie store similar to the one my parents had in NJ. Teaching wasn’t as appealing to me … Read More