The Lingerie Chronicle
Industry News & Insights
The latest from the world of intimate fashion — trends, business, culture, and innovation.
Doen’s East Coast Debut: A Romantic Revolution on Madison Avenue
When a brand built on California ease plants its flag on the Upper East Side, it’s not merely a store opening—it’s a cultural collision. Doen, the label founded by sisters Margaret and Katherine Kleveland in 2016, celebrated its second Manhattan boutique last Thursday at Chez…
Source: WWD
Vintage Cavalli and the Sisterhood of the Swimsuit Issue: Nicole Williams English at the SI Launch
At the Hard Rock Hotel New York, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2026 launch party was a study in contrasts: the raw energy of Fetty Wap’s set against the quiet sophistication of a 2003 Roberto Cavalli dress. Nicole Williams English, styled by Margot Zamet, chose that vintage…
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From Corsets to Cottons: The Lingerie Museum’s Take on Fiber Shedding Research
In the world of intimate apparel, fabric integrity is not merely a matter of comfort—it is a legacy. Levi Strauss & Co., Gap, and Artistic Milliners have joined Fashion for Good’s “Behind the Break 2.0,” a research initiative that seeks to standardize how we measure fiber loss,…
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Jelly Shoes Get a Copenhagen Cool: Ganni and Melissa Revisit a Summer Staple
There is a particular alchemy to a Copenhagen summer—a long, golden light that stretches past nine, where the line between a workday and a party blurs into something altogether more fluid. It is this very sensibility that Ganni and Melissa have captured in their new…
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Shein Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Fake Discount Tactics
A proposed class action lawsuit filed in California accuses fast-fashion giant Shein of tricking shoppers with phony markdowns. The complaint, submitted by the law firm Milberg on May 5 in the Northern District of California, claims the company routinely inflates original prices…
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The Qipao and the Delegation: Lara Trump’s Beijing Wardrobe as Soft-Power Diplomacy
When the American delegation touched down in Beijing, the absence of the First Lady left a sartorial vacuum. Into that space stepped Lara Trump, her tea-length silhouettes and high-collared qipaos becoming the primary visual language of American womanhood for a Chinese audience.…
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From Milan to Melrose: How a Beaded Necklace Brand Is Rewriting the Rules of Ornamentation
In the lexicon of adornment, few objects carry the intimacy of the necklace—that encircling gesture that frames the face, rests against the collarbone, and, in the case of lingerie, traces the décolletage. It is fitting, then, that Italian label Collanine Colorate—whose name…
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A Sheer Act of Rebellion: Riley Keough Rewrites Cannes’ Rules in Chanel
When the Cannes Film Festival tightened its dress code in 2025, banning nudity and voluminous trains on the red carpet, it sent a clear message: decorum over daring. But where some saw a prohibition, Riley Keough saw an opportunity for a masterclass in editorial subversion. At…
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The Silver Screen Corset: Dior’s Cruise 2027 as a Love Letter to Hollywood’s Lingerie Legacy
In the golden age of cinema, a gown was never just a gown—it was architecture for the body, a promise of transformation. This week at the newly opened David Geffen Galleries of LACMA, Jonathan Anderson staged his first cruise show for Dior, and in doing so, he reminded us that…
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From Studio Address to Corporate Portfolio: The Lingerie Museum on the Acquisition of Derek Lam 10 Crosby
In a move that underscores the fluid architecture of American fashion, NYC Alliance—a global multichannel apparel conglomerate—has acquired the brand assets of Derek Lam 10 Crosby, the advanced contemporary label launched by Derek Lam in 2011. The transaction, completed on April…
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Redressing the Body: AnaOno’s Renew Collection and the Lingerie of Resilience
In the quiet geography of a breast cancer experience, there is a moment when the bra drawer becomes a landscape of loss. Nothing fits. The body has changed—with or without breasts—and the silks, laces, and cottons that once felt like second skin now seem foreign. This is the…
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From Pulp to Petticoats: Tracing the Threads of Textile Innovation
In the world of lingerie, the unseen architecture is everything—the stretch of a band, the whisper of a slip, the durability of a clasp. This week’s material innovations echo the very tensions that have shaped intimate apparel for centuries: the pursuit of comfort, the economy…
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Nobull Bolsters Executive Team with Two Industry Veterans
Nobull has added two seasoned executives to its leadership roster, tapping Joe Martin as chief commercial officer and Allison Giorgio as chief marketing officer. The appointments come as the brand pushes forward with its expansion strategy. Martin joins from Fossil Group, where…
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When Dior Came to LACMA: A Corset of Stars, a Gown of History
On a balmy spring evening, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art became a living tableau of fashion’s most intimate art form: lingerie. Dior’s Cruise 2027 show—staged amid the museum’s new David Geffen Galleries—drew a constellation of stars, but the real story was in the…
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Threads of Expansion: South Korean Manufacturer Hansae Weaves European Ambitions from Barcelona
In the intricate ecosystem of intimate apparel and fashion, the manufacturer’s role has transformed from a silent stitcher into a strategic collaborator. Hansae, a South Korean original design manufacturer, is threading this evolution through a new design office in Barcelona,…
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Transparent Intentions: Keke Palmer’s Clear Heels and a Blumarine Throwback at the ‘I Love Boosters’ Premiere
At the Los Angeles premiere of “I Love Boosters” on Wednesday, Keke Palmer offered a masterclass in juxtaposition—pairing a vivid, tie-dye-esque Blumarine dress from spring 2010 with a pair of nearly invisible heels. Styled by Molly Dickson, the barely-there sandals featured a…
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Gap Inc. Taps Licensing Veteran to Weave Brands into the Cultural Fabric
In a move that signals a deeper commitment to the intersection of fashion and entertainment, Gap Inc. has appointed Lourdes Arocho as its new senior vice president and head of licensing—a freshly created role. Arocho, who begins this Friday, will report to Pam Kaufman, the chief…
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The Corset’s Modern Heir: DL1961 and Bumpsuit Rewrite Maternity Denim
Maternity wear has long been a footnote in fashion history, often relegated to the same functional obscurity as the 19th-century “abdominal supporter”—a precursor to the modern maternity belt that prioritized utility over allure. This spring, a new collaboration between DL1961…
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When Paper Trails Unravel: The Lingerie Museum on Why Physical Proof Is the New Luxury
In the world of intimate apparel, where silk and lace whisper secrets of provenance, a harsh new reality is settling in: paperwork alone can no longer guarantee a clean conscience. According to new data from the forensic verification firm Oritain, the global fashion industry is…
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When Fashion Becomes Biology: Iris van Herpen’s Retrospective at the Brooklyn Museum
In 2010, Iris van Herpen—then just three years into her eponymous couture house—sent the first wearable 3D-printed garment down a runway. The piece, a skeletal top evoking a snake’s ribcage, was forged from ivory polyamide and co-created with British architect Daniel Widrig. At…
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From Boudoir to Boutique: LoveShackFancy’s Lingerie Line Channels Victorian Romance
LoveShackFancy, the label synonymous with frothy florals and pastoral pastels, is turning its gaze to the intimate sphere. On Thursday, founder Rebecca Hessel Cohen will unveil the brand’s first complete lingerie collection, available across its 26 stores, e-commerce site, and…
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From Angel to Entrepreneur: Candice Swanepoel’s Latest Venture in Lingerie-Adjacent Swimwear
Candice Swanepoel, a former Victoria’s Secret Angel who helped define the brand’s early-2010s era of “bombshell” glamour, has stepped back into the spotlight—this time as the face of her own label, Tropic of C. The 37-year-old South African supermodel recently posed for a…
Source: Lenta.RU
A New Fit: Switchback Trade Show Relocates to New Orleans for 2026
After a promising debut in Nashville last summer, the Switchback trade show is setting up shop in New Orleans for its second standalone edition. Conceived as a dedicated section within The Running Event, this outdoor industry gathering has quickly found its footing, with…
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Maria McCloy: The Connector Who Wove Fashion, Music, and Culture into a Single Thread
Maria McCloy, a polymath whose career spanned fashion design, DJing, publicity, and journalism, has died at 50 due to heart failure in Johannesburg. Her family confirmed the loss, noting her gift for bringing people together—a talent that resonated deeply in the worlds of music,…
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