By ELLEN LEWIS
It’s definitely autumn in the Northeast: chilly nights, sun stroked days, rainy interventions, pumpkins and chrysanthemums everywhere. If I were getting married again, it would be my pick of the seasons for a wedding. One of the most memorable affairs I ever attended was held in a lodge in the Adirondack Mountains on Columbus Day. The foliage was in full rapture, the lake doubled the beauty as … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
In an era so focused on the earth, animals and their preservation are a message not easily ignored. It’s not only the disdain for hunting for pleasure; it’s about respect for all life. Slowly, the fashion industry has begun to hear the sirens of emerging consumer classes, youth driven and mad as hell. Diversity, sustainability, organic, vegan, simplicity are impacting design and purchasing power. But greater than … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
From almost the inception of Lingerie Briefs, we have been wrestling with how to integrate lingerie with other points of pleasure in a woman’s wardrobe and still stay on message. Last week, when I visited Monika Knutsson’s jewelry studio, I discovered a perfect option, The Gilded Lace™ Collection. Monika’s business resonates because she is a female entrepreneur; an artist who “transforms traditional discarded lace into modern heirloom … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
I’ve been on a bit of an exercise and nutrition kick this past month, so it comes as no surprise I’ve turned my attention to discovering athletic-inspired lingerie that is pretty, practical and suitable for high-intensity workouts. Not a lot of brands fulfill all three categories, but it appears that Slovenian bodywear label Mila Krasna has.
Never before had I specifically sought out bras and panties that … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Imagine 3000 women at a symposium discussing how they shop for bras. The conversation might not be any different than the dialog we have all the time with our friends: Bra shopping is a conundrum. So, when my colleagues from NPD Group told me about their Bra Evolution initiative, I was intrigued.
NPD measures how consumers shop across all channels, sourcing data from both retailers and consumers … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
After moving to the country from the city this summer I’ve found myself looking at my lingerie drawer in a new light. I’ve been spending a lot more time outdoors now that I have a yard and I’ve found myself investing time in activities that I’ve never had a chance to spend time on before, like feeding the songbirds outside my windows. Since I work at home, … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
You might be old enough to remember how the iconic advertising campaign slogan “What Becomes a Legend Most” catapulted the esteemed Blackglama fur company into popular culture. Considering its subject matter, luxury fur and celebrity status, its emergence during the 1960’s Youthquake was almost counter-intuitive. Their strategy still exists today, much more under the radar and minus the star power. After all, aspirational luxury never really escapes … Read More