The Lingerie Chronicle
Industry News & Insights
The latest from the world of intimate fashion — trends, business, culture, and innovation.
From Corsetry to Couture: Lingerie’s Structural Legacy Shines at Billboard Women in Music
The 2026 Billboard Women in Music red carpet, held at the Hollywood Palladium, became a living archive of fashion history—one where the foundations of lingerie, from boning to bustiers, took center stage. Host Keke Palmer, styled by Molly Dickson, arrived in a Monse spring 2026…
Source: WWD
A Brush with Fate: Oniverse Founder Sandro Veronesi Survives Plane Crash
On April 24, Sandro Veronesi, the founder and chairman of Oniverse, emerged unscathed from a harrowing aviation incident over the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region of France. Veronesi, a known aviation enthusiast, was piloting a single-engine touring aircraft alongside a 56-year-old…
Source: WWD
From Garage to Garment: Kilo Brava’s Kristin Bear on Craft, Courage, and Confronting Tariffs
In the annals of lingerie history, many great houses began not in ateliers but in intimate spaces—think of Madame Coudert’s Parisian salon or the sewing rooms of early 20th-century corsetières. Kilo Brava, founded in 2019 by Kristin Bear, follows this lineage of creation born…
Source: LingerieBriefs
A Gem’s New Setting: Judith Ripka Finds a Home with Fuzion Creations
In a move that underscores the shifting tides of luxury merchandising, Xcel Brands has parted with the Judith Ripka jewelry line, selling it to Fuzion Creations for approximately $3 million. For those who track the intimate interplay of adornment and commerce, this transaction…
Source: WWD
The $48 Cami That’s Channeling Lingerie’s Golden Age—and Jessica Alba’s Closet
When Jessica Alba stepped out in Los Angeles last week, the actress and entrepreneur offered a masterclass in effortless Californian style: relaxed denim, a knit cardigan, ballet flats, and a single piece that stole the spotlight—a chocolate-hued lace camisole from Free People.…
Source: US Magazine
From Palm Beach to Playroom: Lilly Pulitzer’s Legacy of Joyful Dressing Crosses Generations
In a season when fashion often favors the austere, a new collaboration between Lilly Pulitzer and Janie and Jack offers a vibrant counterpoint—one that nods to the very origins of American resortwear. The limited-edition capsule, launching this summer, marries Pulitzer’s…
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Blogger Sofia Isakova Shares the Downsides of Breast Augmentation That Surgeons Don’t Mention
Russian influencer Sofia Isakova, known online as dominic__ana, has posted a candid Instagram video detailing the less obvious drawbacks of breast implants. With 701,000 followers, Isakova warned that women should not undergo the procedure unless they can afford a follow-up…
Source: Lenta.RU
Tilda Swinton and Hades Return: A Second Act of Countercultural Craft
The Lingerie Museum has long championed the idea that what lies beneath our clothes tells a story of rebellion, identity, and artistry. So when British knitwear label Hades—founded by sisters Cassie and Isabel Holland with a distinctly punk-tinged, anti-establishment…
Source: WWD
A New Silk Road: Alaïa’s Bangkok Boutique and the Lingerie of Luxury Expansion
Thailand’s emergence as a luxury stronghold has found its latest expression in the opening of Alaïa’s first Bangkok boutique, nestled within the high-gloss corridors of Central Embassy. But for those of us who trace the lineage of intimate apparel, this is more than a retail…
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A Study in Structure: Billie Eilish and the Tailored Silhouette at Celine
At Tuesday’s London premiere of her concert film “Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour,” Billie Eilish presented a masterclass in refined structure. The Grammy winner stepped onto a blue carpet in a sharply tailored Celine ensemble, a deliberate departure from her famously fluid,…
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Bag Charms Are the New Wardrobe Staples: A Curator’s Take on Fashion’s Latest Obsession
In 2025, the fashion world was captivated by Labubu, the furry, nine-toothed monster from PopMart that dangled from everything—Loewe Puzzles to vintage Prada. Created by artist Kasing Lung, this blind-box phenomenon turned bags into canvases for playful rebellion, embraced by…
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A Shift in Power at Sol de Janeiro: From Brazilian Bikinis to Corporate Bras
In the world of intimate apparel and body care, few brands have captured the sun-drenched sensuality of Rio’s beaches quite like Sol de Janeiro. But this week, the L’Occitane Group announced a changing of the guard: co-founder Heela Yang is stepping down as CEO, handing the…
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The Sartorial Zeitgeist: Lyst’s Q1 2026 Rankings Reveal a Curious Convergence of Luxury and Utility
The Lingerie Museum’s editorial gaze often lingers on the interplay between fabric, form, and desire. So when Lyst—the fashion-analytics platform that tracks consumer behavior—released its list of the most coveted garments and accessories for the first quarter of 2026, we took…
Source: Lenta.RU
When Fashion Finds Its Footing: Kenneth Cole and Larroudé Step Into Mental Health Advocacy
In a season of open-toed sandals and open conversations, Kenneth Cole Productions and Larroudé have joined forces on “The Mindful Collection,” a limited-edition spring footwear capsule that invites wearers to pause, reflect, and speak up about mental health. Launching ahead of…
Source: WWD
Denim’s New Anatomy: When Trousers Take on a Corset’s Role
Fashion is entering a body-conscious era. As the use of weight-loss medications surges and shapewear sales climb, denim brands are reimagining the jean as a sculpting tool—one that lifts, smooths, and enhances without sacrificing the look of a classic five-pocket. For The…
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Lace, Structure, and the Art of the Invisible: Rosa Faia’s Suzette Collection Reimagines the Foundation Garment
In the annals of lingerie history, the true revolutionaries are often those who solve the most intimate of problems with grace. Rosa Faia, a German house with a lineage rooted in post-war innovation—having pioneered the first mass-produced underwire bra in the 1950s—understands…
Source: LingerieBriefs
The Dollhouse Effect: Hill House Home and American Girl Weave a Story in Lingerie-Adjacent Fabrics
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Hill House Home has joined forces with American Girl, a collaboration that, at first glance, seems worlds apart from the Lingerie Museum’s domain. Yet, look closer: the partnership’s romantic prints and layered silhouettes echo a lineage of…
Source: WWD
From Boutique to Boudoir: The Spring-to-Summer Dress as a Study in Silhouette and Self-Expression
As the mercury rises and the season turns, the fashion world pivots to the perennial favorite: the easy, breezy dress. At The Lingerie Museum, we see this shift as more than a wardrobe update—it is a chapter in the ongoing history of how women dress their bodies for freedom,…
Source: US Magazine
From Supercenter to SoHo: Walmart’s Lingerie Legacy and the New Language of Luxury
When Walmart opens its latest fashion pop-up at 210 Lafayette Street this week, the move says as much about the evolution of American retail as it does about the intimate history of how we dress. For a company that built its empire on affordable basics—including the humble…
Source: WWD
From Target’s Aisles to Evereve’s Fittings: A C-Suite Shift with Lingerie Roots
In the fast-moving world of women’s fashion retail, the appointment of two senior leaders at Evereve offers more than a corporate reshuffle—it’s a reminder of how intimate apparel’s legacy of fit, community, and empowerment now shapes the broader wardrobe. The Edina, Minn.-based…
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The Bag That Bridges Decades: Anne Hathaway’s $99 JW Pei and the Return of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’
When Anne Hathaway stepped out in New York City last week, the paparazzi caught more than just a star leaving “The Late Show.” They captured a quiet sartorial statement that connects the dots between two eras of fashion—and, fittingly, between two films that define them. Her…
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The Unseen Seams: Tariffs, Oil, and the Cost of Fashion’s Silence
When the Business and Human Rights Centre reached out to 25 of America’s largest fashion houses—including Gap Inc., H&M Group, Nike, and Zara’s parent company, Inditex—to discuss the labor fallout from President Trump’s tariff rollercoaster, the response was deafening silence.…
Source: WWD
From Nettle Laces to Amazonian Dyes: The Future Fabrics Expo Crosses the Channel
The Future Fabrics Expo, the premier showcase for sustainable textiles in fashion, footwear, and interiors, is leaving London for Brussels. On June 24 and 25, the fair will unfurl at the Brussels Exhibition Centre, occupying 36,000 square feet with over 100 exhibitors and…
Source: WWD
The Corset and the Carpet: Met Gala History Through a Lingerie Lens
With the Met Gala just days away, the annual ritual of spectacle and silhouette is upon us. The red carpet, a living archive of fashion’s most daring statements, often tells a story that begins beneath the gown. In 2003, when Nicole Kidman co-chaired the “Goddess” exhibition,…
Source: WWD
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