LingerieFW Video Compilation

Above: FYI by Dani Read at LingerieFW. Photo by Stephen Wilson Photography. As LingerieFW gears up for its August 2013 show, we wanted to share with our readers a compilation of the amazing videos shot during the inaugural show. Six designers took the stage via runway and presentation in February: global powerhouse Affinitas & Parfait, luxuriously erotic FYI by Dani Read,... Read More

ILS April 2013 Show Report

This year at the International Lingerie Show, a life-sized plush bear wearing hardcore bondage gear waved a studded leather paddle at me from René Rofé Lingerie’s booth. His oversized head bobbed as I walked towards him, and I thought to myself, “Only in Vegas.” Running into this mascot (named Jesse) from the new Bondage Bearz line at ILS wasn’t surprising.... Read More

Frederick’s of Hollywood Releases The Nudes Collection

“Women everywhere have been asking for bras and panties that match their skin tone, and we listened.” Frederick’s of Hollywood released its new “The Nudes Collection” offering women bra and panty sets with four skin tone options: latte, cinnamon, espresso and almond. The new collection feature’s the company’s latest Hollywood Heart Throb... Read More

Designer Q&A: Stephanie Raeburn

I get to meet some incredibly talented designers almost on a daily basis thanks to my work with the Lingerie Journal. And each time I meet with a new designer or brand, I am always struck by the passion and drive that propels them forward. Stephanie Raeburn has this passion. “I literally live, breathe and sleep lingerie,” she says. She has good reason to love lingerie... Read More

The Power of Lace: Don’t Forget To Get Me Flowers

“The only emotion your bra should evoke is happiness.” – Jene Luciani, The Bra Book. Story and Photos by Katrina Eugenia Lingerie courtesy of Freya and Fantasie It is no wonder then, that Jene and I are both fans of Freya & Fantasie, for it feels as though they follow Luciani’s bra bible (The Bra Book) perfectly, and their designs certainly guided me back to a place... Read More

2013 SwimShow Dives into More Swimwear Lines for Men

Above: Swimwear by Venroy. “Men’s swimwear offers greater quality, variety, creativity and style than ever, making this July the perfect time to review and purchase the latest and greatest.” – Judy Stein This year’s 31st annual Swimwear Association of Florida’s SwimShow expands its swimwear options for men after seeing a 20 percent growth in the category last year... Read More

Designer Spotlight on Bella Petite Lingerie

Story by Luis Paredes & Christi Reid While there is a clear trend towards serving the full-chested and plus sized consumer we tend to forget that the smaller women of the world need attending to as well. Designer Stephanie Ballard found in her own struggles that there was a gapping hole in the market for lingerie designed specifically for the petite chest. She channeled that... Read More

Sweet and Sexy – Shiri Zinn’s Cupcake Vibrators

“Naughty, but seductive and delicious” – Shiri Zinn By Ali Cudby, author of the bestselling bra fit guide Busted! and founder of the FabFit Academy, an international bra fit training and certification program designed specifically for lingerie professionals. Ali’s bra fit advice has been read by millions of women worldwide and has been featured in TV, radio and... Read More

Sweetest Sin Model Showcase

Sweetest Sin is a charming lingerie boutique nestled in the heart of downtown Red Bank, NJ. The company describes itself as your ultimate dream closet– think Carrie Bradshaw’s shoe closet from Sex in the City only with bras and pretty underpinnings. Having worked with Brandi Grooms Photography for three years doing fashion shows, events, and photoshoots, Sweetest Sin... Read More

Designer Spotlight: Liz Marrell of Q-T Intimates

by Luis Paredes and Christi Reid It’s easy to forget that the lovely lacy concoctions we encounter in stores and showrooms start with a drawing and a dream. Lingerie is an art form born from a passion to instill confidence by enhancing the body and providing women assurance of their curves. Over the past few years, we’ve tried to capture the essence behind designers’ inspiration... Read More