Understanding Corsetry: Part 2

“Not all corsets are created equal.” – Ali Cudby Ali Cudby is the 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... 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

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

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

Retail Advice: New Lingerie Buyer Guide

“Buying lingerie is an art form in the sense that you must use your intuition to choose styles, cuts and colors that you think will appeal to your specific clientele,” – Jennifer Manuel Carroll by Jennifer Manuel Carroll A life-long lover of lingerie, Jennifer Manuel Carroll has shopped for underpinnings during her travels in North America and Europe and is... Read More

Designer Spotlight on Laura Luchtman

We wanted to introduce our readers to the Lingerie Journal’s newest contributing writer – Laura Lucthman. Laura is a multi-faceted designer with a great passion for art, music and all things beautiful. She works in the body fashion industry designing patterns and styling ranges for a number of major Dutch retailers and international clients. She also works on a freelance... Read More

Designer Spotlight on Alessandra Di Ioia

Last year, we fell in love with an Italian brand called the Velvet Room. Designer Alessandra Di Ioia has crafted a gorgeous collection of lingerie. Every piece in her collection is handmade and known for its vintage, romantic and feminine style and are made from quality silk, cotton and satin enriched by ribbons, laces and pearls. We wanted to share with our readers a short Q&A... Read More

Designer Spotlight: Copper Lune

“I love turning people’s dreams into corset realities,” Kirk Whitmer, Copper Lune I met designer Kirk Whitmer about a year and half ago at an Underfashion Club networking event. We were both relatively new to the organization and looking around for familiar and friendly faces to talk to at the event. We crossed paths and chatted about our shared passion for intimates... Read More

The Art of Lingerie: Q&A with Xavier Garza

There are some days that I want to move back to Italy and pick up my life as a vagabond artist and photographer traveling Europe with my sketchpad and camera. I loved every second of that life and I honestly love every second of my life now in the Lingerie world. And today, I get to have the best of both worlds by sharing with our readers our follow-up interview with Pin-Up artist... Read More

Dreams Wrapped in Lace: Meet Aspiring Lingerie Designer Ellie Balwako

by Dana Givens Photography and designs (unless otherwise noted) are by and provided by Ellie Balwako It’s no secret that there are million of girls across the globe with dreams wrapped in lace and silk to become fashionistas and have their designs recognize by all. Just like the world of ready-to-wear, that same thing applies for lingerie. As we speak, there is an ambitious... Read More