The Lingerie Chronicle
Industry News & Insights
The latest from the world of intimate fashion - trends, business, culture, and innovation.
A Half Century of Couture: Lise Charmel’s Lingerie Legacy Endures
In the rarefied world of French lingerie, few names carry the weight of Lise Charmel. As the brand celebrates its 50th anniversary, it remains a singular force—an atelier where the traditions of haute couture are stitched into every bra, bodysuit, and dressing gown. While many…
Source: LingerieBriefs
The Hidden 40%: Why Lingerie’s Smallest Details Could Save the Industry
In the world of intimate apparel, where silk meets skin and lace tells a story, the most transformative innovation might be hiding in the seams. Harnest, the Bangladesh-based components manufacturer, is challenging the industry to look beyond the headline fabric—and into the…
Source: WWD
The Gentleman’s Role: Kiki de Montparnasse Rewrites the Script of Desire
In the annals of lingerie history, the man who buys it has often been a shadowy figure—present in the transaction but absent from the fantasy. Kiki de Montparnasse, a house that has long drawn inspiration from the bohemian spirit of 1920s Paris and the muse who lent it her name,…
Source: WWD
At Printemps, Lingerie’s Lost Art of Exclusivity Finds a New Home
In a season when luxury feels more like a commodity than a craft, Printemps’ reopening of L’Endroit—a designer-focused enclave within its historic Parisian walls—reads like a quiet rebellion. The department store has doubled down on curation, dedicating nearly 30 brands to a…
Source: WWD
Patrick Dempsey’s Child Sullivan Stars in Vintage Campaign for Morphew World
Sullivan Dempsey, 19, is the face of the latest campaign from luxury vintage retailer Morphew World. In images released this month, Sullivan wears an archival Issey Miyake ensemble from the 1980s: a ribbed jacket with oversized shoulder pads and a structured silhouette, paired…
Source: US Magazine
From Poplin to Basque: Plan C’s Spring 2027 Rewrites the Silhouette of Summer
Carolina Castiglioni has long understood that the most compelling statements often begin with the simplest gestures. For Plan C’s Spring 2027 collection, she distills summer into its purest pleasures—a sunset, beach toys in sand, a crisp poplin dress that breathes with the heat.…
Source: WWD
When the Body Becomes a Canvas: The AI Copyright Clash That’s Rewriting Lingerie’s Digital Future
In an era where the line between physical form and digital fabrication blurs with unsettling ease, the case of model Francheska Pujols versus Rainbow Shops—refiled this June in New York State Supreme Court—offers a stark lesson in consent, particularly for the intimate apparel…
Source: WWD
A Sock Story: Poppi Co-Founder Bets on Doublesoul’s Disruption of the Everyday
In the world of intimate apparel and accessories, the humble sock has long been an afterthought—a utilitarian staple hidden beneath hemlines. But Doublesoul, the premium sustainable sock brand backed by Pete Davidson and Kendra Scott, is rewriting that narrative. Now, Allison…
Source: WWD
The Unseen Architect: A Curator’s Guide to Choosing the Right Panty for Every Moment
In the grand theater of fashion, what lies beneath is often the unsung hero of a flawless silhouette. For centuries, undergarments have evolved not merely as utilities, but as instruments of poise. In the 19th century, the shift from heavy, structured corsetry to lighter drawers…
Source: Clovia Blog
Suki Waterhouse’s Stiletto Bow: A Nod to Lingerie’s Ribboned Legacy
On a drizzly Notting Hill afternoon, Suki Waterhouse turned a routine record store run into a masterclass in contemporary footwear. The singer-songwriter, promoting her upcoming album *Loveland* at Rough Trade, anchored her look with Shushu/Tong’s fall 2026 bow-adorned pumps—a…
Source: WWD
From Felix to Fêtes: Coach’s Resort Collection Channels the Art of Dressing Up (and Down)
At The Lingerie Museum, we often muse on the tension between the public and private self—what we wear beneath, and what we choose to reveal. Stuart Vevers, creative director of Coach, explores a similar dynamic in his latest resort collection, trading the cruise-ship formality…
Source: WWD
When the Heat Demands Liberation: MM6 Maison Margiela’s Lingerie-Inspired Resort 2027
As another Parisian heat wave threatens to melt the city’s famed restraint, MM6 Maison Margiela has answered with a collection that strips away the superfluous—both literally and metaphorically. The brand, born from Martin Margiela’s 1988 deconstructionist ethos, has long played…
Source: WWD
Smoothing the Silhouette: Montelle’s CONTOURÉ Collection Rewrites the Rules of Support
For centuries, women have sought undergarments that reconcile the competing demands of structure and softness. From the whalebone corsets of the 19th century to the seamless wonders of the present day, the quest for a smooth silhouette has driven innovation at every turn.…
Source: LingerieBriefs
From Vintage Jerseys to Couture: Coco Cultr Rewrites the Rules of Sports Merch
In a city where the roar of Madison Square Garden meets the quiet hum of a sewing machine, a new chapter in sportswear is being stitched. Coco Cultr, the New York-based label helmed by designer Chiro, is transforming the way women dress for game day—and beyond. While luxury…
Source: WWD
A Hatmaker’s New Dimension: Ruslan Baginskiy Bottles the Black Sea in a Unisex Fragrance
Ruslan Baginskiy, the Ukrainian milliner whose baker boy caps and whimsical hat-bag hybrids have crowned everyone from Rihanna to Beyoncé, is trading felt for fragrance. On Thursday, the ANDAM accessories prize winner (2023) launches “Grain de Sel”—a unisex perfume whose name…
Source: WWD
The Paper Trail of a Genius: Sotheby’s Auctions Karl Lagerfeld’s Intimate Sketches
In the atelier, the sketch is the first whisper of a garment. For Karl Lagerfeld, it was also a private diary. This July, Sotheby’s Paris will offer more than 1,000 previously unseen drawings from the designer’s personal archive—works that never belonged to Chanel, Fendi, or…
Source: WWD
The Bag That Changed Everything: Fendi’s Baguette Returns, Starring Sarah Jessica Parker and a Cast of Contemporaries
In the annals of fashion history, few accessories have achieved the cultural resonance of Fendi’s Baguette—a bag so iconic it once stopped a mugging. When Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw pleaded, “It’s not a bag, it’s a Baguette,” she wasn’t just delivering a punchline;…
Source: WWD
The Lingerie Museum Laces Up: Coach’s &Coach Series Rewrites the Script on Aspiration
In an era when luxury houses often dictate desire from on high, Coach has turned the model inside out—much like a finely constructed corset reveals its own architecture. The house’s new content initiative, &Coach, does not merely broadcast; it collaborates. Built alongside Gen Z…
Source: WWD
A New General Takes Command: Kohl’s Appoints Elliott Rodgers as COO
In a move that echoes the strategic pivots of undergarment history—where structure meets reinvention—Kohl’s has named Elliott Rodgers as its new chief operating officer. Rodgers, a former U.S. Army captain and most recently chief operations officer at Foot Locker, brings a…
Source: WWD
The Peplum’s Resurrection: From Millennial Relic to Sculptural Statement
If the mention of a peplum top summons visions of 2010s club nights and American Apparel cling, you are not alone. Yet fashion’s cyclical appetite has resurrected this once-maligned silhouette for spring 2026—but with a refined, architectural sensibility that bears little…
Source: WWD
Power Walks and Patent Leather: Lauren Sánchez Bezos Channels Lingerie’s Love Affair with the Heel in Paris
In the City of Light, where the corset was once a daily constraint and the garter belt a whispered necessity, Lauren Sánchez Bezos offered a masterclass in modern power dressing. Spotted leaving the Cheval Blanc Hotel, she wore an icy blue vintage Christian Dior dress—from John…
Source: WWD
Zendaya’s Madrid Moment: A Study in Silhouette and Sole
On Monday, Zendaya and Tom Holland brought their signature synergy to the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” photo call in Madrid, marking their first joint red carpet since stylist Law Roach hinted at a private wedding. The couple played with subtle thematic contrasts in black and…
Source: WWD
From Gypsy Sport to Rio: A Designer’s Reckoning and Rebirth
In the intimate world of fashion, few stories capture the tension between heritage and harm quite like Rio Uribe’s journey. The founder of Gypsy Sport—a label that once championed gender-fluid, sustainable streetwear—found himself at the center of a cultural storm when the Roma…
Source: WWD
Palisades Village Sets August 1 Reopening After Wildfire Devastation
More than a year after wildfire tore through Pacific Palisades, the lawns at Palisades Village are green again. Construction crews have been moving in and out of storefronts stripped to their studs, racing toward a shared deadline. On Aug. 1, Palisades Village will reopen, WWD…
Source: WWD
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