The Lingerie Chronicle
Industry News & Insights
The latest from the world of intimate fashion — trends, business, culture, and innovation.
A Study in Contrasts: Miley Cyrus and the Hagelstam Boot at Hermès
On Thursday, Miley Cyrus arrived at the Hermès 2027 Cruise Collection show in Bel Air wearing a study in opposites: a sheath of black leather from the French house, and a pair of boots from a young Finnish brand, Hagelstam. The look—a sleeveless wrap minidress from Hermès’…
Source: WWD
From Corsetry to Comfort: TWP’s Resort 2027 and the Art of Unfussy Layering
In the resort 2027 collection from TWP, creative director Trish Wescoat Pound explores a concept that has deep roots in lingerie history: the art of layering. Just as the 19th-century corset was softened by chemises and petticoats, Pound’s latest offering champions ease and…
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From Salon to Self-Care: How Press-On Nails Became the Modern Corset of Convenience
In the summer of 2024, the line between necessity and indulgence continues to blur, and nowhere is this more evident than in the latest collaboration between Olive and June—a brand that began as a single nail salon in 2013 before pivoting to DIY products in 2019—and Avery Woods,…
Source: WWD
The Eyes Have It: Roberto Cavalli’s Resort 2027 and the Return of Unapologetic Seduction
In the weeks since Marquee Brands, the American management firm, secured a controlling stake in Roberto Cavalli, creative director Fausto Puglisi has been channeling a palpable surge of optimism. Speaking from his studio, Puglisi acknowledged the stewardship of Damac and the…
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Maddy Perez’s Final Bow: How ‘Euphoria’ Rewrote the Rules of Seduction and Style
Sunday’s series finale of “Euphoria” offered a final, searing portrait of Maddy Perez—a character whose moral ambiguity has always been swathed in an impeccable veneer. For three seasons, Maddy (Alexa Demie) has weaponized beauty as both shield and sword, and her finale look—a…
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From Boutique to Browser: How Amazon’s Breezy Summer Dresses Echo Lingerie’s Legacy of Accessible Luxury
In the world of fashion, the line between exclusivity and accessibility has always been a delicate thread—much like the silk ribbons that once tied the corsets of the 19th century. Today, that thread is being pulled taut by Amazon’s latest viral curation: 19 boutique-inspired…
Source: US Magazine
A Whimsical Wardrobe Arrives in Tampa: LoveShackFancy Opens in Hyde Park Village
This summer, the frills and florals of LoveShackFancy will find a new home in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village, marking the brand’s first boutique in the Tampa Bay area and its third in Florida. Known for its romantic, almost theatrical take on femininity—a sensibility that echoes the…
Source: WWD
From Corsetry to Chlorine: Clare V. Makes Its Swimwear Debut With Left on Friday
In a season when the lingerie and swimwear worlds increasingly overlap, Los Angeles-based Clare V. has taken its first plunge into performance swimwear through a collaboration with Left on Friday. The 27-piece capsule, launching in sizes XS to XL, merges Left on Friday’s…
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The Art of Tension: Rabanne’s Resort 2027 and the Lingerie of Everyday Life
At The Lingerie Museum, we often speak of garments that walk the line between armor and allure. Julien Dossena, now in his thirteenth year at Rabanne, understands this balancing act better than most. His Resort 2027 collection, recently unveiled, is a masterclass in the…
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From the Carré to the Catwalk: Hermès Reimagines the Dress in Los Angeles
In the rarefied air of Bel Air, where a temporary structure took a month to rise, Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski presented a new chapter for Hermès that gently repositions a house long defined by saddlery and silk. The women’s fall 2026 collection’s second act—part of a traveling format…
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A New Layer of Leadership: Caliray Taps Beauty Veteran William Smolen as CEO
In a move that signals a strategic shift from indie darling to industry contender, the clean beauty label Caliray has appointed William Smolen as its new chief executive officer. Founded by Urban Decay co-creator Wende Zomnir—whose earlier work helped redefine the modern makeup…
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Lilac Dreams: Emily Blunt’s Sheer Stella McCartney Gown Echoes Lingerie’s Delicate Past
At the London premiere of “Disclosure Day,” Emily Blunt traded the smoky, diva-ready glamour of her “The Devil Wears Prada” sequel for something far more tender: a lilac-soaked visage that whispered rather than shouted. The actress’s custom Stella McCartney gown—a sheer…
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The Geometry of Desire: Alison Brie’s Mugler Moment and the Architecture of Lingerie
When Alison Brie stepped onto the set of “Late Night With Seth Meyers” this week, she wasn’t just making a talk-show appearance—she was wearing a masterclass in structural sensuality. The actress chose a look from Mugler’s spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, a line that…
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From Corsetry to Catwalks: White Milano’s Strategic Expansion Echoes Lingerie’s Global Evolution
Trade fairs have long been the corset stays of the fashion industry—structuring, supporting, and sometimes reshaping the body of commerce. White Milano, the influential Italian trade show, recently announced an ambitious growth strategy that mirrors the very evolution of…
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Khaite at Ten: The Lingerie Museum Examines the Corsetry of Catherine Holstein’s Resort 2027
As Khaite approaches its tenth anniversary, creative director Catherine Holstein has returned to the brand’s very foundations. For Resort 2027, that means stripping away the theatricality of a runway to reveal the architectural bones beneath. And for The Lingerie Museum, those…
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From Corsets to Contracts: How the Dindigul Agreement Is Rewriting the Rules of Garment Work
In the world of lingerie, structure matters. A well-engineered bra doesn’t just rely on fabric—it depends on a system of straps, underwires, and closures working together to provide support. The same logic applies to the supply chains that produce our lace-trimmed bralettes and…
Source: WWD
Beyond the Bow: How One Mother’s Mission Is Changing How Children See Themselves
Deanna Grubbs knows what it means to feel invisible. When her eldest daughter was diagnosed with alopecia areata—an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss—the family found themselves navigating a world that often equates identity with appearance. Rather than retreat, they…
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The Art of Dressing Up, Undone: No. 21’s Resort 2027 Dialogue with Lingerie History
In the No. 21 Resort 2027 collection, Alessandro Dell’Acqua does not merely reference the past—he holds a conversation with it. The designer, whose namesake label emerged in the late 1990s, returns to his own visual lexicon with a knowing nod, layering contrasting tulle and…
Source: WWD
When Your Corset Fits Like a Glove: The New Language of Personalization
In the world of intimate apparel, the quest for the perfect fit has always been a deeply personal journey. Now, that pursuit is getting a digital upgrade. VU Custom, a software platform that allows brands to offer end-to-end product customization—from visualization to factory…
Source: WWD
From Corsets to Campfires: Janie and Jack’s Summer Sojourn into Hospitality
The children’s design house Janie and Jack, known for its nostalgic, Americana-inflected garments, is trading retail racks for resort fire pits. In a partnership with Limelight Hotels, the brand launches “Under the Limelight With Janie and Jack,” a nine-weekend summer series…
Source: WWD
From Sole to Soul: Leadership Lessons from the FN Women Who Rock Event, Through a Lingerie Lens
At the annual Footwear News Women Who Rock event, held this week at Lavan Midtown in New York, nearly 300 industry leaders gathered to celebrate over 40 women shaping the future of footwear. But for those of us at The Lingerie Museum, the evening’s speeches echoed a history we…
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The Corset of Commerce: How the Hirshleifer Sisters Are Rewriting Lingerie’s Legacy
For more than a century, Hirshleifers has stood as a quiet monument to luxury retail on Long Island—a place where the boning of a well-made corset meets the steel of a family’s resolve. Now, Lori Hirshleifer, alongside her sisters Caryn Hirshleifer and Shelley Shapiro, is…
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From Milan to Madison: La DoubleJ’s New York Shrine to Light and Lingerie
On Tuesday evening, La DoubleJ founder J.J. Martin raised an Aperol spritz on the Upper East Side, celebrating the opening of her first New York flagship, a five-story townhouse she calls “the Lighthouse.” For a brand built on exuberant prints and Italian craftsmanship—a lineage…
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The Art of Restraint: Emily Blunt’s Alaïa Dress and the Lingerie of Structure
At Tuesday’s Paris premiere of Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” Emily Blunt offered a masterclass in sculptural elegance, wearing a custom Alaïa dress that whispered of corsetry without ever shouting. The sleeveless white gown, with its high halter neckline and fitted…
Source: WWD
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