The Lingerie Chronicle
Industry News & Insights
The latest from the world of intimate fashion — trends, business, culture, and innovation.
A New Director for the House of Beauty: Jen Rubinetti Takes the Helm at NY Model Management’s Women’s Division
In the intricate ecosystem of fashion, where the body becomes both canvas and commodity, NY Model Management has made a strategic appointment that resonates with the industry’s evolving ethos. The agency, founded three decades ago by Heinz Holba as a sister enterprise to his LA…
Source: WWD
A New Corset for Commerce: Lafayette 148 Ties on Peter Herink as Chief Commercial Officer
In a move that tightens the structural boning of its business, Lafayette 148 has appointed Peter Herink to the newly created role of chief commercial officer. He will oversee global strategy across retail, wholesale, and the brand’s Atelier Direct channel—a position that, like…
Source: WWD
From Dickie Jacket to Paris: Veronica Beard's Resort 2027 Writes a New Chapter in Lingerie-Inspired Tailoring
When Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard open the doors to their first Paris boutique this Thursday in the Triangle d’Or, they are bringing more than just another American export to the French capital. They are bringing the dickie jacket—a piece that, in its clever…
Source: WWD
Threads of the Festival: Pacsun’s Governors Ball Collection and the Art of Concert Lingerie
As Governors Ball prepares to electrify Flushing Meadows-Corona Park this weekend, Pacsun has released a capsule collection that blurs the line between streetwear and souvenir. But beneath the watercolor graphics and bold typography lies a deeper narrative—one that echoes…
Source: WWD
The Power of Archival Dressing: Camila Mendes Channels Donna Karan’s Lingerie-Inspired Legacy
At Monday night’s New York screening of “Masters of the Universe,” Camila Mendes once again proved that vintage is the new vanguard. The actress chose an archival Donna Karan halter gown—a masterclass in sensual minimalism that echoes the designer’s foundational role in bridging…
Source: WWD
From Reptile Texture to Patent Shine: Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Office Romance’ Tour as a Study in Lingerie-Inspired Footwear
Jennifer Lopez’s promotional tour for the upcoming Netflix romantic comedy “Office Romance” has become a masterclass in monochromatic dressing, but for those attuned to the language of lingerie, her footwear choices whisper a more intimate story. On Tuesday, the singer and…
Source: WWD
Making Waves: Why Swimwear’s Surge Is a Study in Desire, Data, and the Digital Dressing Room
For centuries, the journey from corseted modesty to the streamlined silhouette of the modern bikini has mirrored society’s shifting attitudes toward the body, leisure, and liberation. Now, fresh data from the digital wholesale platform Joor reveals that this evolution is…
Source: WWD
A Suit of One’s Own: Thom Browne and the Art of Being Seen
On Monday night, The LGBT Center in Manhattan’s West Village opened its doors for its annual Fashion Centered fundraiser—the only private event held onsite each year. The evening honored Thom Browne with the Center’s Lifetime Achievement Award, supported by presenting sponsor…
Source: WWD
From Coast to Coast: Anemos Brings California Ease to the West Village
On Wednesday, Anemos opens its first-ever New York City pop-up, trading Pacific sunsets for West Village cobblestones. It’s a homecoming of sorts for cofounders Lauren Arapage and Joshua Shaub, whose careers began in New York—Arapage in press at Stella McCartney, Shaub in buying…
Source: WWD
Rainbows and Rebellion: Betsey Johnson’s Pride Collection Returns with Elton John AIDS Foundation
For the second consecutive June, Betsey Johnson—the American designer whose crinoline-frothed creations have defined a certain whimsical maximalism since 1978—has partnered with the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) on a Pride collection that marries her signature exuberance…
Source: WWD
Ella Hunt’s New Era: Lingerie, Lyricism, and the Art of Unbuttoning
Ella Hunt, star of Hulu’s upcoming comedy *Not Suitable for Work*, recently described her current creative chapter as one of playful ease—a lightness she hasn’t always allowed herself. For a museum devoted to the history of lingerie, this shift in attitude echoes a broader…
Source: WWD
The Lingerie Museum: Tessa Thompson’s White Jude Pumps—A Study in Structural Contrast
Tessa Thompson’s latest footwear choice for her “The Fear of 13” press tour is a lesson in deliberate restraint. At ABC Studios in New York, the actress paired a riot of mixed prints with Jude’s Haze pumps in white leather—a 7.5 cm heel with an almond toe, open upper, and…
Source: WWD
From Corsets to Catsuits: Serena Williams’ On-Court Style as a Lingerie Museum Artifact
When Serena Williams steps back onto the grass at Queen’s Club Championships this June, she’ll continue a legacy that transcends tennis. For three decades, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has used her kit as a canvas—blurring the line between athletic wear and intimate apparel,…
Source: WWD
From Corsets to Carbon Goals: Ganni Rewrites Sustainability with Women at the Core
In an era where fashion’s environmental promises often unravel faster than a silk stocking, Ganni’s latest sustainability report offers a rare thread of honesty. The Scandinavian label, known for its playful prints and puff-sleeve dresses, has never claimed to be a ‘sustainable…
Source: WWD
Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Gilds Summer with Bronzers, Recalling Lingerie’s Golden Age of Complexion
As the mercury rises, so too does the allure of a sun-kissed glow—a sartorial accessory as timeless as the corset. Hailey Bieber’s Rhode, a brand that has quietly built a cult following through minimalist skin care and makeup, has unveiled its most ambitious collection yet: the…
Source: WWD
The Art of Illusion: Erdem’s Resort 2027 Pays Homage to a Lingerie Icon
In the world of lingerie, few figures embody the tension between performance and identity quite like Barbette—the Texas-born trapeze artist who captivated 1920s Paris by performing femininity as a dazzling, high-wire act. For his Resort 2027 collection, Erdem Moralioglu reaches…
Source: WWD
Resort Chic Meets Lingerie Legacy: Kurt Geiger’s Cabana Collection and the Art of Bold Accessories
As summer approaches, the urge to refresh one’s wardrobe with vibrant, sun-drenched pieces becomes irresistible. Kurt Geiger, the storied British footwear and accessories house founded in 1963, has answered the call with its Cabana Collection—a playful homage to five-star resort…
Source: US Magazine
The Blooming Jelly Bikini: A Modern Tribute to the Art of Strategic Concealment
In the annals of lingerie history, the quest for a garment that simultaneously conceals and reveals is as old as the corset itself. Today, that legacy continues with Blooming Jelly’s high-waisted bikini, a best-selling two-piece that has shoppers—including this…
Source: US Magazine
The Sculpting Power of Ruching: Eva Longoria’s White Dress and a Lesson in Lingerie Engineering
When Eva Longoria stepped out in a curve-hugging white maxi dress, she wasn’t just making a style statement—she was showcasing a construction technique with deep roots in lingerie history. Ruching, the strategic gathering of fabric, was perfected by 19th-century corsetieres to…
Source: US Magazine
Lace, Structure, and Strategy: Curve Montréal and New York Signal a New Era for Intimates
As the industry prepares for Curve Montréal and Curve New York, the mood is notably more deliberate. This summer’s market season finds brands arriving with sharper storytelling and a keener understanding of how product must resonate both on the screen and on the shelf.…
Source: LingerieBriefs
Lace, Logos, and Global Looms: Rethinking Fashion’s Threads in a New Era
Globalization is no longer a simple exchange of silk for silver—it’s a complex weave of supply chains, sustainability standards, and strategic partnerships. For fashion, this shift is rewriting the rules of the game, and the Lingerie Museum sees parallels in the intimate apparel…
Source: WWD
The Unibrow as Rebellion: Sofia Hadjipanteli Redefines Beauty for Jean Paul Gaultier on Mykonos
At a recent Jean Paul Gaultier gathering on the island of Mykonos, Greco-Cypriot model Sofia Hadjipanteli, celebrated for her defiantly unplucked black unibrow, posed nude against the rocky shoreline. The image, shared to her Instagram, places her beside an oversized replica of…
Source: Lenta.RU
A Pontiff’s Sartorial Confidant: Filippo Sorcinelli’s 25-Year Journey from Sacristy to Spotlight
The world first glimpsed Pope Leo XIV in a simple white cassock on election night, but the man dressing him for the global stage has been weaving threads of ecclesiastical tradition for a quarter century. Italian designer Filippo Sorcinelli—whose atelier LAVS has crafted mitres…
Source: WWD
Where Ligurian Light Meets Lingerie: Aera’s Student-Crafted Campaign and the Art of the First Print
In the world of luxury footwear, Aera has long championed vegan materials with an Italian soul. Now, for its spring 2026 campaign, the brand has turned to the next generation of visual storytellers—five graduate students from Istituto Marangoni Florence—to translate the quiet…
Source: WWD
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