Meng Zhang’s self-titled luxury lifestyle brand, Meng, is one of the most exciting things to hit the lingerie industry in the last year. In an industry that seems afraid to take risks, Meng is a rare and brightly colored jewel. This print-driven brand is creating some of the most beautiful textiles on the market, bringing the beauty of nature to life and transporting the wearer to the realm of fantasy. […]
Now that it’s almost June, it’s time to start thinking about Autumn/Winter lingerie. We’ll start seeing more and more sales in the next few weeks as retailers clear out current Spring/Summer merchandise for their new autumnal stock. I’ve had a lot of thoughts about the lingerie industry since this year’s CurveNY. Despite decades of resistance to change, the world of intimate apparel is in a state of rapid transition. Online […]
Perusing the racks at your favorite lingerie boutique, you admire a beautiful bra set carefully displayed on the mannequin. Yet when you check the tag…sticker shock! How can such a tiny piece of clothing cost so much? In part one of this series I talked about fabrics and trims, and in part two I discussed the actual creation and design of lingerie. In this final installment, let’s talk about those invisible costs you don’t […]
I am so excited to share the newest campaign images from luxury independent designer Gilda & Pearl! Some of you may remember their early days on Etsy, where their decadent boudoir bralettes and dramatically-tied panties had cheeky names such as How to Marry a Millionaire. I am thrilled that the brand has continued to grow while maintaining their focused point of view and commitment to UK-based ethical production. These campaign […]
Another lingerie market season has come and gone and I’m excited to share what I’m most excited about for the Autumn/Winter 2014 collections. Most of my time was spent at CurveNY, the massive trade show featuring hundreds of brands both large and well-known and small and up-and-coming. My approach to walking the floor was really to see what wowed me. What had a story. What demonstrated a new approach or innovation in […]
