I have never done this before: featured a guest blog on the Briefs page. But rules are made to be broken and so, here we are publishing the recap that blogger Tamar Kendall wrote for us about The Lingerie Edit which took place on January 12-13 at the Savoy Hotel in London. This show, which precedes the Paris Salon de la Lingerie and Interfiliere, is a boutique expo focused on smaller brands in a more … Read More
During the opening of Curve NY, I did my usual walk around. Lots of old friends, some new ideas and a few interesting trends. Stay tuned. But for now, my biggest take away was the exquisite details applied to buttery soft and ultra light fabrics. And even in men’s underwear, innovative technical details transformed simple basics to comfortable essentials.
Mimi Holliday: gossamer w/gold highlights
Absolutely Pom: Airy Lace blocking
Addiction: micro Modal with tulle trim
Salon De Lingerie officially opened over the weekend and on the first day, as I usually do, I spent the time (apart from a few crucial appointments) doing my best to secure an overview. Although the show was smaller, it seemed more crowded, but the real take away for me today, was the low key dynamic, a curious lack of that usual french drama that the Paris exposition generally offers and a more a greater … Read More
By John Festa
Huit & La Perla
I love balconette bras. There is no other bra style that can compare with its classic sexiness and shape enhancement. The literal translation of the word balconette is little balcony. Performers regularly joke about the theater’s balcony being the cheap seats, though there is nothing cheap about this extraordinary bra style.
Lou Paris & Chantelle
Occasionally referred to as a shelf bra, the balconette is not … Read More
By Adrine Bimanand
Mimi Holliday Lingerie
There’s nothing more romantic and feminine than a touch of pink on the wedding day. Here are some luxurious details that will prove our point!
Tic-Tock Couture Florals for Fancy That! Events
French Lace Garter and Swarovski Crystal Detail by Creative Touch
Rafi’s Pastry shot by Hilma Photography
Couture Swarovski Crystal and Tulle Ring Pillow by Creative Touch
How many times have you received a gift from your partner and wondered for whom it was truly meant? What about the 48″ flat screen TV, that fishing trip to Maine , or the black Olds Toronado my husband bought me years ago, which I did not want? You might wonder how I have managed to find a home for Father’s Day in a Lingerie Blog, but I have discovered a perfect counterpoint to all … Read More
By Ali Cudby
When a retailer is in business for the long haul, the business will invariably encounter changes. Sometimes stores hang on to the tried and true, hoping for the best, while others embrace change and grow. Liliana Mann, owner of the iconic Linea Intima, in Toronto, has gone the latter route.
To celebrate the boutique’s 15th anniversary, Mann opened a 1330 sq ft location in luxurious Bayview Village. Within the classic … Read More