The Lingerie Chronicle
Industry News & Insights
The latest from the world of intimate fashion — trends, business, culture, and innovation.
From Corsetry to Catwalks: Karol G’s Gothic Glamour at the AMAs
When Karol G stepped onto the red carpet at the 2026 American Music Awards, she wasn’t just making a fashion statement—she was channeling a lineage of lingerie’s most dramatic transformations. The Colombian superstar wore a sheer two-piece by Natalia Fedner, a designer known for…
Source: WWD
When Breakfast Becomes a Branding Bind: Givenchy’s Shanghai Stumble
Shanghai — In a market where luxury brands are scrambling to connect with cost-conscious consumers, Givenchy’s recent attempt to localize its image through a Shanghainese breakfast pop-up has sparked a fierce debate about authenticity and brand equity. Over a humid weekend, the…
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A Corseted Comeback: Jenna Ortega Revives Gothic Tailoring at Wednesday’s Emmy Push
Jenna Ortega brought a distinctly historical silhouette to the FYC circuit this week, stepping out in a corseted Alexander McQueen ensemble that evoked the structured undergarments of the Victorian era. At Netflix’s Emmys FYSEE event, held within the haunting grounds of…
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When Night Sweats Meet Necessity: A DOMANI® Rewrites the Rules of Rest
In the annals of lingerie history, sleepwear has long oscillated between the decorative and the functional—from the restrictive corset covers of the 19th century to the liberated silk slips of the 1920s. Today, a new chapter unfolds with A DOMANI®, an American sleepwear brand…
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A Century of Craft: HSFI’s 100th Runway Honors Lingerie’s Quiet Architects
On a brisk Wednesday evening in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District—a neighborhood once thick with butchers and cold storage, now a shrine to fashion’s rawest edges—the High School of Fashion Industries (HSFI) staged its 100th annual student fashion show and fundraiser. The event,…
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From Vintage Levi’s to Lingerie Archives: Kaia Gerber’s Denim Evolution and the Art of Upcycling
When Re/Done debuted its reconstructed denim in 2014, it did more than repurpose vintage Levi’s—it reimagined the very notion of heritage. This week, the Los Angeles label unveiled its latest campaign, “Short/Cuts,” featuring new investor and creative partner Kaia Gerber, shot…
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The Lingerie Museum’s Guide to Effortless Resort Dressing: 17 Styles That Channel Vintage Beach Boutique Glamour
There is a particular romance to the resort dress—a garment that whispers of seaside promenades and languid afternoons. Its lineage traces back to the early 20th century, when women abandoned corseted silks for loose, breathable cottons and linens, a liberation championed by…
Source: US Magazine
The Man Who Dressed the World in Motion: Ron Howard’s ‘Avedon’ and the Birth of Modern Lingerie Imagery
Ron Howard’s new documentary on Richard Avedon does more than trace the life of a photographer—it repositions him as the architect of a visual language that lingerie, perhaps more than any other garment, came to embody. Avedon’s 1947 Paris assignment, capturing Dior’s New Look,…
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The Gel Revolution: How Jelly Bras Are Rewriting the Rules of Support
In the ever-evolving story of lingerie, few innovations have sparked as much quiet intrigue as the jelly bra. Promising the lift of an underwire without the familiar pinch, these seamless, silicone-infused designs are swiftly becoming a wardrobe staple for those who have long…
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Bridal White Meets the Red Carpet: Eva Longoria’s Cannes Statement in René Caovilla Platforms
At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Eva Longoria turned the Palais des Festivals into a runway for bridal-inspired elegance, pairing a Tamara Ralph Haute Couture gown with René Caovilla’s Anastasia 150mm satin sandals. The towering platforms—a 40mm sole atop a 150mm stiletto—evoke…
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A Silk Road for Intimates: MAS and Hellmann Forge a New Logistics Hub in Sri Lanka
In the intricate dance of global lingerie production, logistics has long been the unseen corset—structuring, supporting, and shaping the final silhouette. Now, MAS Holdings, the family-owned Sri Lankan titan behind much of the world’s finest intimates (including Victoria’s…
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The Ultra-Rich’s Digital Dresser: Vêtir’s $5.5 Million Bet on AI-Powered Wardrobes
In the gilded world of luxury fashion, where a single gown can cost more than a car, managing one’s wardrobe has long been the domain of private stylists and meticulous hand-stitched ledgers. Now, New York-based Vêtir is bringing that same bespoke attention into the digital…
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At the amfAR Gala, Beauty Narratives Weave Between Rebellion and Corsetry
On Thursday night, the annual amfAR Gala Cannes, presented by Chopard, transformed the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc into a living gallery of beauty as provocation. The red carpet, a stage for both glamour and gimmick, offered a masterclass in the tension between concealment and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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