How to Beat the Trade Wars – Make Your Lingerie & Swimwear in Los Angeles!
Why Now Is the Time to Manufacture in Los Angeles! Make your Lingerie & Swimwear in Los Angeles! With new international trade tariffs making overseas production more expensive and less predictable, there’s never been a …
‘Shell Belle Couture’ on the Secrets to Undressing Beautifully!
Today we are thrilled to interview Michelle Blenkinsopp-Guild, Creator & Founder of ‘Shell Belle Couture’, a UK line of exquisite lingerie, loungewear, and nightwear, hand crafted on the beautiful island of Mauritius! What was the …
Intimate Exposure: Revealing the Artistry of Eric Hason Photography!
Buckle up and brace yourselves for a fascinating look through the lens of Eric Hason – he’s got an eye for all things chic, captivating, and downright city-centric, whisking us away with every snap he …
50 Astonishing Underwear Stories from History You Probably Never Knew!
Get ready to take a wild journey down the rabbit hole of historical unmentionables! We’re about to unveil 50 mind-boggling, jaw-dropping, and downright hilarious underwear stories that’ll leave you wondering if fashion history had a …
Get it Now! Our Ultimate Spring/Summer 2025 Lingerie Trend Report!
Are you ready to welcome longer days and sunnier vibes? We are! And we’re already springing into action with our 2025 Spring/Summer lingerie trend report. Because let’s be real, it’s never too early to start …
8 Things Your Favorite Lingerie Color Says About Your Love Life!
Hey, you gorgeous thing, what’s your favorite lingerie color? And do you know what your color preferences really say about you? Probably not what you think! Every relationship is different, but we’re all looking for …
Now Nipples are Everywhere – Going Braless is Trending!
Going braless – something you expected on the beaches of Europe – has now landed in the urban jungle. Out of the bedroom, and onto the streets…girls are going braless, and nipples are everywhere! Itty …
Best 10 Ateliers to Make your Kickass Lingerie Collection!
Dazed, confused and wondering where to make your lingerie collection? The New York garment district, located in midtown Manhattan, has long been recognized as the center of fashion manufacturing. Alarmingly, there have been ominous reports …
‘Cluny Lace’ – Everything you need to know about England’s Last Lace Maker!
Sometime, when I’m pulling on my jeans, tee-shirt, and slide into my Birkenstocks, I become incredibly nostalgic – not for months ago or even twenty years ago – no, I’m nostalgic for two hundred years …
SHAN Swimwear! Why Luxury Swimwear is Worth Every Penny!
Diving into high-quality SHAN swimwear is like finding the perfect cocktail—refreshing, invigorating, and worth every penny. Forget flimsy fabrics that fade faster than your last vacation tan; investing in top-notch swimwear means embracing a blend …
Bridgerton is Back! Here is the Ultimate Corset Brand You Need to Get the Bridgerton Look!
Look, I know everyone claims that they all watch ‘Bridgerton’ for the plot, but we all know that’s a big lie. True confessions here – I personally have trouble remembering the Benedicts from the Berbrookes! There, I …
Robots, Lingerie, and Love Notes: The Unexpectedly Delightful World of Handwrytten!
Hey there, fabulous fashionistas! Let’s dive into a trend that’s turning heads and stealing hearts in the world of chic style. We’re talking about Handwrytten notes, darlings! In a digital age where everything is a …
The Fascinating World of Gunni Hilmarson – Scandipop Sensation and Fashion Maestro for Dita Von Teese!
Today we caught up with Gunni Hilmarson, the creative dynamo hailing from Reykjavik just before he headed out the door for a ‘Lost in Las Vegas’ themed Mafioso dinner with the lads – all dressed …
9 Free Lingerie Mood Boards to get Instant Inspiration!
Our lingerie mood boards with trending ideas for Autumn & Winter 2024-25. Enjoy! Read next: Make your Daisy Jones Collection Sustainably in Bali!
How to Unlock the Elusive French Girl Chic! (Bra-fitting Myth Debunked!)
Hey there, fabulous readers! Let’s talk about one of my absolute favorite topics: French Girl Chic. You know, that effortlessly stylish, utterly captivating aura that some women seem to exude with every step. But today, …
Do You (Still) Love Working from Home?
A page from my (still) working from home diary: 8am: I am gently roused from sweet slumber by the natural light of the sun shining on my face and the sound of birds chirping on …
CHIARIstyle Lingerie Design Studio – Secrets to Her Amazing Success Revealed!
Tucked in the beating heart of San Fernando Valley is the freelance CHIARIstyle lingerie design studio – specializing in illustration – which offers wide range of services for manufacturers, designers, buyers, and creatives looking for …
The Magic of the Lingerie-Inspired Costumes in ‘Poor Things’!
The magic of the lingerie-inspired costumes in the Oscar-nominated film “Poor Things,” a Frankenstein-meets-Pygmalion romp, creates a cinematic marvel that intertwines whimsy and brilliance. The film showcases the costume mastery of Holly Waddington, alongside the …
The Red Dress – The Amazing Project Created by 100’s of Hands, Stitch by Stitch
Step into the whimsical world of The Red Dress Project, where embroiderers around the world have stitched their way through fourteen years of joy, pinpricks, love, and all the emotions that make sewing the quirky …
The Secrets of Time Travel Revealed – with Mrs. Depew Vintage!
Join us in welcoming Anna Depew, the visionary behind Mrs. Depew Vintage! Her website isn’t just a portal into sewing history—it’s a vibrant celebration of fashion’s glorious past. Through education, meticulous restoration, and reviving vintage …
Finally, the Truth About 20 years of Rhonda Shear Intimates!
Here’s the thing: You can have the softest sweater and the stretchiest jeans out there, but your fashion game is still N-O-T-H-I-N-G without comfortable and supportive bras. When you constantly find yourself tugging at your straps, sneaking …
Barbie – Queen of Fashion, Original Influencer and Ultimate Style Icon!
Can we just take a moment to appreciate how Barbie influenced some of today’s biggest fashion designers? Trust me, if you asked them what sparked their passion for fashion, they’d probably reveal it was that …
Love Vintage Lingerie? Read on for New Styling Ideas!
Best Vintage Lingerie: The Bed Jacket! The little jacket really says something about the wearer, amirite? Such as… “I am stylish” & “I am flirtatious.” Of course, it might also be saying “I am wearing …
Behind the Success of Leonisa – Conscious Fashion made with Love!
Welcome to an exciting and ‘revealing’ interview with Octavio Quintana, the Executive Vice President for North America behind the success of Leonisa – a family-owned company dedicated to sustainable high-tech wizardry in the realm of …
B.tempt’d! Exclusive Interview with the Creative Force Behind Wacoal America!
Okay, brace yourselves for a true confession: I am a die-hard fan of b.tempt’d by Wacoal. I mean, I’ve worn their bras to absolute shreds. It all started with this one balconette bra I picked …
The Truth about Karl Lagerfeld. His Long-Hidden Design Secret!
Oh, my darling fashion enthusiasts, prepare yourselves for an absolute sartorial delight! The Karl Lagerfeld exhibit at the Met Museum! Unveiling the Icon: Karl Lagerfeld Exhibit at the MET The Karl Lagerfeld MET exhibit, after …
Secrets of the Absolutely Perfect Modern Bridal Trousseau!
Let’s talk about the fabulous history of the bridal trousseau, shall we? Picture this: centuries ago, in a land far, far away, brides-to-be were all about that “trousseau” life. I’m talking about a bundle of …
Make Your ‘Daisy Jones” Collection Sustainably – with Bali Sewing Studio!
Feeling groovy? Itching to get your hands on genuine batik fabric, and block prints? Have a vision of hand-painted and embroidered tee-shirts? Bali today is a hot spot of creativity and an important manufacturing hub …
A Letter from London – a Look into the New Lascivious Lingerie!
Ready to reignite the fashion world, the iconic Lascivious lingerie label is back, bigger and better than before! For the uninitiated, Lascivious burst onto the fashion scene in 2004 and instantly became a darling of …
We Just Discovered ‘Fox Lingerie’ – and We’re in Love!
Yay! Spring is here! And so is Fox Lingerie. Yay! Spring is here! And so is Fox Lingerie. So, whether we’re prepping for warm-weather happy hours (mmmm…Rosé), or (horrors!) getting back to the office, we …
How to Stop Wasting Money and Buy Wholesale.
Are you a new designer who wants to stop wasting money paying retail prices for supplies? No, really, I’m dead serious. Can you logically explain why you’re wasting money buying your supplies at high priced …
The Ultimate Sewing Guide to the Garment Center!
Read on for the ultimate sewing guide – 28 of our favorite suppliers in the NYC garment center. Ideas, ideas, ideas. We have written this ultimate sewing guide, highlighting 28 businesses in today’s blog which …
New Year, New You! 12 Resolutions You Can Actually Keep!
Uh oh, last year I made it two weeks into the New Year and what on earth happened to my resolutions? I was holding strong until the end of the first week when, mysteriously, I …
Shocking Secrets of Trade Shows in Paris – Gangs of Thieves and Pickpockets!
Ah Paris! Couture Central. Jewel in the Crown of Fashion. Romantic City of Love. And home of one of the largest and most prestigious lingerie trade shows in the world! Not Quite ‘Emily in Paris’… …
6 Free Lingerie Mood Boards for your 2025 Design Inspiration!
Our lingerie mood boards with trending ideas for Spring/Summer 2025. Enjoy! Read next: Make your Daisy Jones Collection Sustainably in Bali!
Here it is! The Ultimate Boho Wedding and Honeymoon Collection!
Boho Wedding and Honeymoon shoot featuring model Alexa Collins from Wilhelmina LA, photographed by Fashion Photographer Celso Diniz, designs by Frances Smily Couture. Boho Wedding and Honeymoon shoot featuring model Alexa Collins from Wilhelmina LA, …
Martin Dobson’s Success Story – How a Boy from the Coal Mines Made It Big as a Wedding Dress Designer!
We are delighted to interview the talented Martin Dobson and find out what it really takes to be a couture wedding dress designer! Martin: I think the first memory was watching the old “Come Dancing” …
