The Lingerie Chronicle
Industry News & Insights
The latest from the world of intimate fashion - trends, business, culture, and innovation.
A Second Act in the Water: Marina Rinaldi and Missoni's Heiress Reunite for a Capsule Collection
The collaboration between Marina Rinaldi and Teresa Maccapani Missoni returns for a second chapter, and this time, it's fluid. The designer - one of Angela Missoni's daughters and a granddaughter of the house's founders, Ottavio and Rosita - has crafted a see-now, buy-now capsule...
Source: WWD
On's 'Premium Growth Era': A Running Brand's Lingerie-Relevant Lesson in Strategic Expansion
When Swiss running label On opened its first Boston store this spring, timed to the city's marathon, General Manager Dan Schade called it an 'incredibly meaningful milestone.' For a brand built on performance, the move was a masterclass in location and timing - qualities that the...
Source: WWD
Eva Longoria's Cannes Shoe Repeat: A Lesson in Lingerie-Inspired Architecture
Eva Longoria made a deliberate style statement at the Cannes Film Festival this week, repeating a single silhouette - the Berta Platforms by Flor de Maria - across two high-profile events. The black satin sandals, with their 140mm heel and covered platform, appeared first under a...
Source: WWD
The Measure of Desire: Hohenstein's Global Fit Study Rewrites the Rules of Intimate Apparel
For centuries, the corset - that rigid scaffold of whalebone and lace - dictated a woman's silhouette, forcing the body to conform to an ideal. Today, the lingerie industry faces a more democratic challenge: making garments that conform to the body. Enter Hohenstein, the German fit...
Source: WWD
From Corsets to Comfort: Tommy John's Fulfillment Evolution
In an era where the undergarment industry has shifted from whalebone corsets to seamless stretch fabrics, logistics has become as critical as design. Tommy John, the comfort-focused apparel brand known for reinventing men's underwear with patented Second Skin technology, has...
Source: WWD
Engineering Elegance: Chantelle's Magnifique Collection Rewrites the Rules of Support
In the rarefied world of French lingerie, Chantelle has long occupied a singular position. Founded in 1876 in the lace capital of Calais, the house built its reputation on marrying architectural precision with a distinctly Gallic sensuality. Their latest offering, the Magnifique...
Source: LingerieBriefs
A Soleful Celebration: Louboutin's Nudes and Nordstrom's Legacy Grace Seattle Art Museum
On Tuesday evening, the Seattle Art Museum Supporters hosted its annual 'Spring Into Art' benefit, a tradition that has united fashion and philanthropy since its inception. This year's collaborator, Nordstrom, has been a steadfast partner of the museum since 1985, channeling...
Source: WWD
From Tattoo Ink to Sequin Sparkle: Dua Lipa's Swimwear Chronicles Through a Lingerie Lens
In the pantheon of pop's most audacious style statements, Dua Lipa has long understood that the bikini is not merely beachwear - it is a canvas for self-declaration. Her recent swimwear collection, a sun-drenched edit of tie-dye, gemstone hues, and sculptural silhouettes, invites...
Source: US Magazine
From Ashes to Altar: La DoubleJ's Manhattan 'Lighthouse' Rises as a Temple of Textiles and Transcendence
When J.J. Martin, the visionary behind Milan's exuberant La DoubleJ, first glimpsed a townhouse at 18 East 69th Street, it was more than a real estate find - it was an answered prayer. The brand's intended U.S. flagship in the Pacific Palisades had been reduced to ash in the...
Source: WWD
Theyskens Returns: Lingerie's Lost Son Finds New Stage in Belgian Couture
On the eve of Paris Couture Week, Olivier Theyskens will unveil Boloria, a new Antwerp-based project that whispers of deconstruction and tailored restraint. The Belgian designer, who once sent shockwaves through fashion when Madonna wore his black satin hook-and-eye gown to the...
Source: WWD
A Bridal Party Fit for a Queen: Evangeline Designs Dresses Venezuela Fury's 18 Bridesmaids
In the world of bridal fashion, few spectacles rival the wedding of Venezuela Fury, the 16-year-old daughter of boxing legend Tyson Fury and author Paris Fury. The nuptials, held May 16 on the Isle of Man, have captivated the public eye - not merely for the celebrity lineage or...
Source: WWD
A Roman in Los Angeles: Veronica Leoni's Calvin Klein Homecoming at Chateau Marmont
On a balmy Wednesday evening, inside a candlelit bungalow at Chateau Marmont, Veronica Leoni toasted a new chapter - not just for Calvin Klein, but for the brand's intimate legacy. The creative director of Calvin Klein Collection was in Los Angeles to celebrate a partnership with...
Source: WWD
Three Million Returns: Eileen Fisher's Renew Program Rewrites the Rules of Circularity
In an era when fast fashion's throwaway ethos still dominates, Eileen Fisher's Renew take-back program has quietly crossed a remarkable threshold: three million garments returned since its 2009 inception. For a brand that built its identity on understated, timeless...
Source: WWD
When the Corset of Activism Unlaces: Remake's Closure and the Undressing of Fashion's Ethical Promise
For over a decade, the San Francisco-based advocacy group Remake served as fashion's most insistent conscience, stitching together campaigns like #PayUp and #NoNewClothes with the radical thread of accountability. Much like the early 20th-century corset reformers who argued that...
Source: WWD
From Milan's Shadows to Cannes' Spotlight: Helena Christensen's Gothic Lingerie-Inspired Gown
At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival premiere of "Amarga Navidad," supermodel Helena Christensen offered a masterclass in dark romance, channeling Roberto Cavalli's fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection with a gown that blurred the line between outerwear and intimate apparel. The...
Source: WWD
The Tower and the Toy: How a 201-cm Model Revives an Ancient Fetish
At 201 centimeters, British OnlyFans creator Amira Evans doesn't just tower - she transforms. In a recent interview with Metro, Evans described her clientele's fascination with giant women, a fetish rooted in the erotic power of scale. For centuries, lingerie has played with...
Source: Lenta.RU
Fringe and Freedom: Lainey Wilson's ACM Awards Look Rewrites the Rules of Country Glamour
At the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards, Lainey Wilson traded her signature bell-bottoms and cowboy boots for a cascade of crimson fringe, offering a masterclass in sartorial evolution. The "Heart Like A Truck" singer arrived on the Las Vegas carpet in a strapless laser-cut...
Source: WWD
Giambattista Valli Buys Back His Fashion House from Pinault Family's Artémis
Giambattista Valli is reclaiming full ownership of his namesake Parisian fashion house. The Italian designer reached an agreement to buy out Artémis, the private investment arm of the billionaire Pinault family, which first took a minority stake in 2017 and assumed majority...
Source: WWD
Cher at 80: A Life in Lingerie, Liberation, and Lace
To speak of Cher is to speak of reinvention. As the icon turns 80, her influence remains as potent as the Bob Mackie gowns that have defined her stage presence for decades. But before the crystal-studded bodysuits and sheer illusions, there was the lingerie - the unseen...
Source: WWD
The Curvaceous Comeback: How the Banana Became Beauty's New Muse
Summer has long had its signature fruit - last year, guava reigned supreme in skincare and fragrance, and before that, the strawberry girl aesthetic exploded from a single TikTok tutorial. But this season, the beauty world is peeling back layers to embrace an older, more nostalgic...
Source: WWD
The Art of Carrying: Misela's Global Portrait of Creative Confidence
In an era when personal style often speaks louder than words, Misela - the Istanbul-born accessories house that opened its first New York boutique on Bond Street just a year ago - has unveiled a campaign that treats its handbags as vessels for narrative. Titled "Misela Portraits,"...
Source: WWD
From Baubles to Bikinis: The Beaded Swimwear Renaissance
Last summer, the fashion world was captivated by the tactile charm of beaded accessories - handbags, jewelry, and anklets that spoke to a playful, almost nostalgic maximalism. That energy has not waned; it has evolved. This season, the bead is making a triumphant leap from...
Source: WWD
From Screen to Seaside: Shea Marie Anchors Same in Saint-Tropez and Capri
Shea Marie, a pioneering voice from the early days of fashion blogging, is trading digital ephemera for Mediterranean permanence. Her label, Same - which began as a swimwear line in 2015 and has since expanded into ready-to-wear, denim, and jewelry - is opening its first permanent...
Source: WWD
From Corsets to Cash Flow: LuxExperience's Turnaround Echoes Lingerie's Own Evolution
Last year's acquisition of Yoox Net-a-porter by Mytheresa's parent company sent ripples through luxury e-commerce, but the latest fiscal results from the newly formed LuxExperience Group suggest the house is in order. For those of us who study the intimate architecture of...
Source: WWD
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