by ELLEN LEWIS
I was planning to write a recap of many suppliers offering face masks options, but when I saw P.J. Harlow’s designs, I decided to zero in. There are a boatload of mask businesses debuting. Without a doubt, face masks will become an integral part of store inventories, particularly specialty operations and e-commerce. For lingerie entrepreneurs this channel is a clear win, an accessory they would be remiss … Read More
Maison Lejaby showcases lily white as a must have color for Spring 2020. Featured in its iconic Miss Lejaby, Mandala, and Henné lingerie collections, it is also the highlight of the recently launched Songe hauteur Bridal statement. Known for its modern design aesthetic, bold style and affordability, these collections are a fresh expression of the Maison Lejaby French allure. The consistent design aesthetic: bold, fresh and easy styling contribute to … Read More
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s top lingerie ateliers?
Emma Harris gives us a fascinating glimpse into the creation of couture lingerie by taking us behind the scenes as she creates her sumptuous AW20 and SS21 collections.
Based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, an area which once flourished in lace and lingerie manufacture, the Emma Harris Atelier is located over 2 floors and the entire production … Read More
Unashamedly feminine, incredibly soft and exceptionally beautiful, Maison Lejaby adds another layer of value to their eponymous Lingerie brand with the spring 2020 launch of the Shade Collection. Designed with a combination of shiny satin fabric and a color shaded stretch lace, these styles are a subtle play of opacity and transparency. A modern statement of organized elegance, Shade is available in creamy opaline, midnight blue and peony pink and … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Aubade
Last week, post Paris shows, I recapped my impressions of Interfilière , which focuses on color, prints, materials and major messages that will affect Intimate Apparel design in the future. The exposition takes us into the 2021 design timeline. Today, I zero in on the Salon International de la Lingerie, which runs in tandem with Interfilière and targets actual product ready for the AW 2020 … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Reviewing last years recap of the Paris Interfilière Fair, it is quite evident that this year the message has not changed. It has only intensified. The critical movement in fashion is sustainability and the challenges for the Lingerie Industry are substantial. This exposition emphasized the importance of technology for every material that informs Intimate Apparel development. Wrapped together with this global quest is the heightened priority … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately thinking about the value of comfort in bras. I used to be all about aesthetics when it came to lingerie, but over the past year I’ve found my collection expanding into more comfortable options that don’t have wires and are easy to throw on. Unfortunately, many “comfort” bras are not that attractive. Why can’t we have god looking bras … Read More