Chromat AW12

“Chromat draws from my background in architecture & urban design to focus on structural experiments for the human body,” – Becca McCharen Most people dread Mondays. At the Lingerie Journal, we love Mondays. It is the day that helps structure the rest of the week and we’re always looking for a news item or collection that helps us set the tone for... Read More

The Value of Quality

by Ali Cudby I was fortunate enough to see the Prima Donna/Marie Jo facilities in Belgium recently and the experience has heightened my appreciation for the value of quality lingerie. The process that goes into manufacturing lingerie means that we are often asking small scraps of lace and fastenings to do a big job – one that, when done properly, requires engineering and design... Read More

Lingerie Designer Showcase Recap

  Story by Christi Reid Christi Reid is a sophomore at LIM College, a fashion business school, pursuing a degree in management and entrepreneurship. She has a true passion for writing and lingerie. Christi is currently interning for the lingerie store Journelle and has dreams to one day open a lingerie store of her own. This past week marked the return of The Lingerie Designer... Read More

Being U CURVENY Recap

beingU CURVENY Debut with Sadia Sissay standing with Archelle-Monique Johnson from By Chez Boutique who won the $1000 worth of beingU products in the CURVE NY raffle Last week marked the US debut at CURVENY of beingU, a new nude lingerie brand that focuses on women of color and incorporates skin tone, size and body shape into bras, briefs and loungewear. We wanted to share this... Read More

BodyRock Sport Empower Em Collection at CURVENY

“Each bra in the [Empower Em Collection] is named after a woman Kelly personally knows that has either survived breast cancer or who has fought to the end with her dignity intact.” There’s been a lot of interest in post-mastectomy activewear recently and I’ve personally been taking a lot of calls from consumer magazines asking us what’s new and innovative... Read More

Designer Showcase Exhibitors Guide

Andrea Billard Where: Lingerie Designer Showcase, AKA Hotel 123 West 44th St Suite Number: 710 When: Feb 21st – 23rd from 9am – 7pm Make an appointment: http://lingeriedesignershowcase.com/andrea-billard/ About Andrea Billard – Haute Lingerie is an independent luxury lingerie brand based in England. Launched in 2009 by Creative Director Andrea Billard, it has attracted... Read More

Fred And Ginger AW12

“We have named our most glamour collection to date Arabian Delight since we believe that happy endings don’t just happen in fairy tales.” In just a few days, buyers visiting New York City will have a chance to see Fred & Ginger’s latest collection – Arabian Delight – at the Lingerie Designer Showcase from Feb 21 – 23, 2012. We can’t... Read More

Interview with Whitney Galitz of Good Night Gilda

“I just realized that there was a real lack of comfortable, well made, high-end lingerie that fits full cup sizes. So I decided to fill the gap with Good Night Gilda.” Whitney Galitz, the designer behind Good Night Gilda is making her NY debut at the upcoming Lingerie Designer Showcase to present her vintage-inspired, high-end lingerie line that specializes in full cup... Read More

BodyRock Sport Preview

Yesterday, we had the chance to visit with Kelly Dooley, the designer and founder of BodyRock Sport at her showroom (Market Showroom) in New York City. We talked about her new Empower ‘em Collection that she will showcase at CURVENY this February. The Empower ‘em Collection includes the first post–Mastectomy sports bra. During the video interview, we also touched... Read More

Letter from Paris: Salon International de la Lingerie

“Pour vivre heureux, vivons caché!” “To live happy, live hidden!” – French Proverb This past week, more than 18,000 visitors attended the 49th Salon International de la Lingerie (Jan 21 – 23) in Paris, which showcased luxury, savoir-faire, inspiration and hidden treasures. Secrets were revealed, mysteries unveiled and confidences whispered. Privacy and the... Read More