The Lingerie Chronicle
Industry News & Insights
The latest from the world of intimate fashion - trends, business, culture, and innovation.
Bijan’s 50th Anniversary Fragrance: A Study in Excess, From Boudoir to Boardroom
In the world of luxury, restraint is often the default. But Bijan, the Beverly Hills house that built its name on unabashed opulence, has never been one for subtlety. To mark its 50th anniversary, the brand is launching its first new fragrances in over a decade—Just Bijan for…
Source: WWD
A New Architect for Khy: How Laura du Rusquec’s Appointment Echoes Lingerie’s Legacy of Craft and Command
When Kylie Jenner launched Khy in 2023, it did so with the direct-to-consumer urgency of a digital native—limited drops, instant sell-outs, and the magnetic pull of a celebrity creative director. Now, the label is signaling a more deliberate evolution. Laura du Rusquec, the…
Source: WWD
The Dorm Room to Runway Pipeline: How Last Minute California Channels the Spirit of the Corset Rebellion
In the long arc of lingerie history, the corset was once the ultimate symbol of restraint—a garment that dictated form, function, and even breath. Today, a new generation is rejecting that kind of sartorial control in favor of something far more liberating: the intentional…
Source: WWD
Brooks Nader Brings the Kitten-Heel Flip-Flop to Evening Wear at Quay Party in Durban
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Brooks Nader turned a daytime staple into evening attire last Thursday at the Quay x Nader Collection Launch Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Durban, South Africa. Her black thong sandals paired the bare upper of a flip-flop with a slim…
Source: WWD
A Rose from the Archive: Tessa Thompson’s Prada Mules Bloom in New York
On a recent evening outside the James Earl Jones Theatre, Tessa Thompson offered a masterclass in archival dressing, stepping out in Prada mules that channeled the brand’s early-2000s sensibility. The mauve rose slip-ons—a two-tone confection of dusty purple and deeper…
Source: WWD
From Corsetry to Reconstruction: The Evolving Anatomy of Breast Surgery
In the hushed archives of intimate apparel history, the breast has always been a site of cultural negotiation—bound, lifted, shaped, and concealed by whalebone, elastic, and lace. Today, that conversation has migrated from the fitting room to the operating theater, where plastic…
Source: LingerieBriefs
From Sole to Silhouette: Chase Infiniti’s Full-Red Louboutin Slingback at Tribeca Echoes Lingerie’s Boldest Statements
On Saturday, Chase Infiniti arrived at the 2026 Tribeca Festival wearing a shoe that turns an iconic signature into a total commitment: Christian Louboutin’s Hot Chick Sling 100 pumps in glossy red patent leather. The choice is a masterclass in monochrome seduction—a language…
Source: WWD
From Corset to Couture: Nina Dobrev Rewrites the Bridal Narrative at Taormina
At the 72nd Taormina Film Festival, Nina Dobrev demonstrated that the bridal aesthetic need not rely on satin or a train. For the premiere of “The Get Out,” she chose a sheer, feathered two-piece by One/Of by Patricia Voto, a label rooted in reclaimed luxury textiles and limited…
Source: WWD
Lacing the World Stage: Lisa’s Ssimeez Boots and the Art of Structural Seduction at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
When Lisa of Blackpink stepped onto the pitch at SoFi Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, she wasn’t just performing “Goals” alongside Anitta and Rema. She was staging a masterclass in the tension between armor and allure—a tension that lingerie, in its many…
Source: WWD
Cashmere’s New Muse: Elle Macpherson on Crafting the Perfect Bomber
In the world of luxury textiles, cashmere has long been the undergarment of outerwear—intimate, warm, and deeply personal. This week in Paris, Elle Macpherson unveiled a capsule collection with Linnea Lund, a Swedish “conscious cashmere” label founded in 2019. The collaboration…
Source: WWD
Velvet and Legacy: Taylor Swift’s Date Night Dress Echoes Lingerie’s Gilded Age
When Taylor Swift stepped out for a Broadway date with Travis Kelce last Saturday, her choice of a bordeaux velvet tank dress by Polo Ralph Lauren was more than a seasonal statement. It was a tactile nod to a fabric that has long defined intimacy and luxury in lingerie design.…
Source: WWD
King Charles’s Birthday Honours: A Corseted History of British Craft and Commerce
LONDON — In the pageantry of Trooping the Colour, a tradition dating to 1748, King Charles III’s 2026 Birthday Honours List has once again woven fashion and beauty into the fabric of British recognition. Among the honorees are Charlotte Tilbury, Sandra Choi, and Clare…
Source: WWD
Threadbare: The Human Cost of a Fraying Global Garment Economy
The lingerie industry, like all apparel, is woven from threads that stretch back to the corsetieres and seamstresses of the 19th century—skilled hands that turned cotton, silk, and later, elastic synthetics into intimate architecture. Today, those threads are snapping under…
Source: WWD
The Olsen Twins at 40: How Disheveled Hair Became a Lingerie Museum Archive
Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen turn 40 this week, and their influence on fashion extends far beyond the minimalist cashmere of The Row. Since their days on 'Full House,' the twins have cultivated a deliberately undone aesthetic that, in the world of lingerie, resonates with the same…
Source: WWD
The Last Supper at the Pompidou: A Farewell in Blue, Red, and Bananas
As the Centre Pompidou prepares to close its doors for a multiyear renovation, its final gala felt less like a museum fundraiser and more like a theatrical curtain call. Floriane de Saint Pierre, president of the Friends of the Centre Pompidou, arrived in a Dries Van Noten tube…
Source: WWD
From Miami Swim Week to the Villa: Melanie Moreno and the Weight of Representation
The latest season of Peacock’s “Love Island” has introduced viewers to Melanie Moreno, a 24-year-old Los Angeles model and bikini boutique employee whose past as a plus-size model has ignited a fierce debate about body size, success, and authenticity. Footage of Moreno walking…
Source: WWD
A Hedgehog’s Vision for Lingerie’s Sustainable Future
Ying McGuire, the newly appointed CEO of Cascale, stepped into her role just two weeks ago with a clear directive: preserve what works. Speaking from her home in Austin, she explained, “I’m here to protect what already works. I do not partner on slogans; I partner on specific…
Source: WWD
The Corset of Commerce: How Lingerie and Denim Share a History of Speed and Structure
In the world of intimate apparel, speed has always been a silent partner. From the 19th-century corsetieres who raced to meet the demands of Parisian fashion houses to the modern bra manufacturer compressing a season into weeks, the lingerie industry knows that agility is the…
Source: WWD
From Salt Mine to Showroom: Laura Ashley’s Archive Finds New Life at Beyond Retro
The ruffled sleeves and ditsy florals of Laura Ashley are having a moment—again. This time, the brand’s archival designs from the 1980s through the 2010s have landed at Beyond Retro’s Coal Drops Yard outpost in London, part of the “100 Years of an Icon” campaign celebrating…
Source: WWD
The Flapper’s Echo: Ferragamo’s Resort 2027 Nods to Lingerie’s Jazz Age Roots
In the hushed salons of Milan, Maximilian Davis presented a Resort 2027 collection for Ferragamo that quietly rekindles the spirit of the 1920s—a decade that fundamentally reshaped women’s undergarments and, by extension, modern femininity. Davis, refining his tenure with the…
Source: WWD
The Cream Knit Comeback: Katie Holmes and the Art of Effortless Elegance
When Katie Holmes stepped out in New York City on June 5, she reminded us of a truth that lingerie historians have long understood: the simplest layers often carry the most power. Her cream short-sleeve knit top, tucked into black-wash jeans and cinched with a croc-embossed…
Source: US Magazine
Armani Returns to Nomad: Lingerie’s Quiet Influence on the Art of Interior Seduction
Giorgio Armani is once again joining forces with Nomad, the itinerant art and design salon, for its first American edition—set to unfurl at the Watermill Center in the Hamptons from June 25 to 28. Following the debut of “Giorgio Armani/Unveiled” in Saint Moritz earlier this…
Source: WWD
The Silhouette Showdown: Decoding Shapewear and the Tummy Tucker
In the quiet theater of preparation before a grand event, the quest for a flawless silhouette often begins. As curators of intimate apparel history, we observe that the modern obsession with smooth lines is a direct descendant of the corsetry of the 19th century, which sought to…
Source: Clovia Blog
The History of Support: Why Your Sports Bra Might Be Failing You
You bought the high-impact sports bra. You tightened the straps. You even paid a premium. Yet, mid-workout, you're still adjusting, bouncing, and counting the minutes until it's over. This isn't a failure of your body—it's a failure of fit, and it's a problem with deep roots in…
Source: Clovia Blog
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