The Lingerie Chronicle
Industry News & Insights
The latest from the world of intimate fashion — trends, business, culture, and innovation.
A Slip Dress, a Swimsuit, and the Art of Unapologetic Display: Bethenny Frankel’s Miami Moment
Bethenny Frankel’s latest Instagram offering from Miami is more than a sun-drenched vacation post—it is a masterclass in the interplay between exposure and control, a dynamic that has defined lingerie and swimwear design for centuries. At 55, Frankel chose a JMP The Label…
Source: US Magazine
When Slow Fashion Becomes Sanctuary: Abadia’s Shahd AlShehail on Craft, Crisis, and the Art of Stillness
In the world of lingerie and intimate apparel, fabric has always been a second skin—a barrier between the body and the world. But for Shahd AlShehail, creative director of the Saudi label Abadia, the spring 2026 “Meditation” collection was never about protection from the…
Source: WWD
The Unseen Thread: How Fabric Choices Shape Our Planet’s Future
In the rarified world of lingerie, where silk, lace, and satin have long defined intimacy and luxury, a quiet revolution is underway. A recent study by Cotton Incorporated reveals that the apparel industry contributes a staggering 14 percent of all global plastic pollution—a…
Source: WWD
The Fine Print of Fashion: How One-Sided Contracts Stitch Injustice into Lingerie’s History
For centuries, the intimate apparel industry has been built on a paradox: garments designed to empower the wearer often begin their journey in conditions that strip power from the maker. A new survey from U.K.-based nonprofit Transform Trade reveals that this imbalance remains…
Source: WWD
From Cobblestones to Crystal Heels: The Sole of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'
When the much-anticipated sequel to *The Devil Wears Prada* arrives this Friday, costume designer Molly Rogers has ensured that footwear is more than an afterthought—it’s a character in its own right. “Shoes are a big deal in this set, in this script, in this world we’re trying…
Source: WWD
Next Level Apparel Achieves Top-Tier Status in Oritain’s Origin Verification Program
Next Level Apparel, a Torrance, California-based producer of blank garments, has been elevated to gold-level membership in Oritain’s forensic origin verification program. It’s the highest tier offered by the certifier, and Next Level is among the first partners to reach it. For…
Source: WWD
A New Architect of Desire: Casablanca Appoints Didier Nguyen as CEO
In a move that signals a deepening commitment to the art of narrative and luxury, Casablanca has named Didier Nguyen its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The label, founded by Charaf Tajer in 2018, has always drawn its inspiration from the sensuous interplay…
Source: WWD
When Rain Meets Sun: Burberry and Hunza G Rewrite the Rules of British Swimwear
London—For a brand synonymous with trench coats and umbrellas, Burberry is making a splash in decidedly warmer waters. The house has partnered with Hunza G, the cult-favorite swimwear label known for its one-size crinkle fabric, on a collaboration that bridges two very British…
Source: WWD
The Lingerie Museum: Kate Mara’s Lace Minidress and the Duality of 1960s Femininity
At The Culver Hotel in Culver City, Kate Mara wore David Koma’s resort 2026 white lace minidress to Apple TV’s “Imperfect Women” FYC event—a look that deftly balanced sharp structure with delicate texture. Stylist Johnny Wujek modified the runway’s sheer skirt with a fuller…
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Pastel Pioneers: Sydney Sweeney’s Powder Blue Croc Boots and the Corsetry of the American West
At Stagecoach, the great annual convergence of rhinestones and ranch culture, Sydney Sweeney offered a masterclass in the art of the curated contradiction. On Saturday, the actress and founder of Syrn—a label that, since its January launch, has swiftly claimed its place in the…
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The Stars Align: Soreil’s Cosmos Collection Reads the Heavens in Silk and Stitch
In the vast firmament of lingerie design, few collections arrive with the astrological precision of Cosmos by Soreil. This latest offering from Bogotá-based designer Jackie Sasson is not merely a nod to zodiac chic—it is the result of four years of meticulous development, born…
Source: LingerieBriefs
When a Braid Becomes a Bind: Lemaire’s Cultural Misstep in China
The French fashion house Lemaire, known for its understated elegance and cerebral minimalism, has found itself entangled in a controversy that reaches far beyond the catwalk. The brand’s campaign for its first olfactory collection, *Objets Senteur*, featured a handwoven linen…
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From Corsets to Cozy Knits: The History of Motherhood and Lingerie
Mother's Day approaches, and the perennial question of what to gift the maternal figure in your life emerges. This year, pajamas have become the unexpected hero of the occasion—a choice that reflects a deeper shift in how we view women's intimate apparel. Long before the modern…
Source: US Magazine
From Corsets to Catwalks: The Art of the Calculated Reveal in Lingerie History
This week’s celebrity style choices offer a masterclass in the deliberate exposure, a tradition deeply rooted in lingerie’s evolution. Sami Sheen, Cardi B, and Kylie Jenner have each embraced ensembles that flirt with the boundaries of modesty, echoing the provocative spirit of…
Source: US Magazine
From Bathing Beauty to Boulevardier: The Art of the Swimsuit Cover-Up
The ritual of summer dressing is a curious thing. We fret over swimsuits, yet spend the bulk of our beach hours draped in something else entirely. The cover-up, historically a modesty garment born from Victorian-era bathing machines, has evolved into a sartorial statement of its…
Source: US Magazine
Anne Hathaway’s Gothic Gown Channels the Nervous System and Deep-Sea Elegance
For the London premiere of her psychological drama “Mother Mary,” Anne Hathaway chose a dress that could have been plucked from the depths of the ocean—or the pages of a neurology textbook. The Oscar winner wore a sculptural black gown from Iris van Herpen’s spring 2020 couture…
Source: WWD
The Fabric of Change: How Earth Month Is Rewriting Lingerie’s Future
As Earth Day 2026 fades into memory, its theme—“Our Power, Our Planet”—lingers like a well-fitted corset: supportive, demanding, and impossible to ignore. For those of us who study the history of intimate apparel, the call to action resonates with particular urgency. Lingerie,…
Source: WWD
A Corset of Creativity: LVMH Prize Finalists Lace Up for 2026
PARIS — The LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers has named its nine finalists for 2026, a shortlist that stretches from Nairobi to New York and nods to the global threads weaving through fashion’s future. Among them, Kenya’s Yoshita 1967 by Anil Padia marks a first for the…
Source: WWD
The Corset Returns: Marie Antoinette’s Lingerie Legacy Shapes Spring 2026
This spring, the fashion world has traded quiet luxury for the audacious silhouette of Marie Antoinette. Two decades after Sofia Coppola’s film immortalized the queen of frivolity, her spirit is back—not merely in couture, but in the intimate architecture that defined her era.…
Source: WWD
The String Bikini: A Modern Icon of Liberation, as Worn by Kenzie Ziegler
At just 21, Kenzie Ziegler has mastered the art of the sun-drenched selfie, but her latest post offers more than just seasonal warmth. On April 22, the former *Dance Moms* star shared an image lounging in a black string bikini—a design whose lineage traces directly to the…
Source: US Magazine
From a Taxi to SoHo: Monday Swimwear’s New York Flagship Marks a New Chapter in Swimwear’s Evolution
In a move that bridges the gap between resort leisure and urban sophistication, Monday Swimwear has opened its first New York flagship at 464 Broome Street in SoHo. The 2,000-square-foot space, housed in a historic cast-iron building, is the brand’s second retail location and a…
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Inherited Attitude: Kimora and Ming Lee Simmons Channel Generational Style for Betsey Johnson’s Spring Campaign
The lingerie of an era often whispers secrets about the women who wore it—how they moved, what they dared, and the confidence they passed down. This spring, Betsey Johnson, a name synonymous with the frothy, rebellious underthings and party dresses that defined the 1990s and…
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The Secret History of the Floral Maxi: From Corseted Gardens to $17 Boutique Dreams
Spring’s most enduring silhouette—the floral maxi dress—has roots deeper than a Sunday brunch Instagram post. While today’s iterations promise effortless chic for as little as $17, the fusion of flowers and floor-length hemlines owes a debt to lingerie history. In the 19th…
Source: US Magazine
A Diamond’s Borrowed Time: Sophie Bille Brahe’s High Jewelry Debut Wears Intimacy at Scale
“We don’t own them. We borrow them.” Sophie Bille Brahe’s meditation on diamonds echoes the very ethos that has quietly defined her jewelry for the past 15 years. Now, as the Danish goldsmith-trained designer unveils her first high jewelry collection, she scales her philosophy…
Source: WWD
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