The 2nd season of Lingerie Fashion Week was in full swing last week showcasing more brands and touting more sponsors (including TLA!) than its previous opening season. And with a schedule corresponding with the Curve Expo Lingerie Show and the Lingerie Collective Show in NYC, attendance was up from last season as crowds buzzed about the highlights of new and returning brands. Similar to last season, the three-day event included […]
It’s about time lingerie received the recognition it deserves! Last month was the first ever Lingerie Fashion Week, held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Six designers proudly debuted their Fall 2013 lingerie collections to an eager crowd of editors, bloggers, photographers, journalists, and a even a couple of celebrities. It’s a signal to the fashion world that lingerie is a growing industry. The lingerie market, which also […]
Ahh, September in New York. There are such bittersweet feelings this time of the year, as we exchange lazy warm summer days for cooler temperatures and fall foliage. But for the fashion-obsessed, September in New York brings something else: New York Fashion Week. With the spotlight shining on notable designers in the ready-to-wear and couture markets, we lingerie professionals can often go overlooked. But that doesn’t mean we miss out […]
There’s a lengthy list of historical lingerie techniques I adore: corset flossing, crystal pleating, lace appliqué…and insertion lace. A once-popular design detail from the first half of the 20th century, insertion lace has gradually faded out of favor, primarily due to manufacturing costs. While indie brands like Evgenia Lingerie have long been known for their use of this technique, I’m glad to another name to that very short list. The […]
I’ve mentioned this once or twice on TLA, but I’m in love with the textile arts, especially embroidery. Long derided as women’s work (a way of devaluing the expertise and labor involved), I am fascinated by how simple threads can, over time, turn into art. It’s similar to the metamorphosis that turns thread into lace. I suppose, now that I think on it, this is the essence of fashion in […]
