The Lingerie Chronicle
Industry News & Insights
The latest from the world of intimate fashion — trends, business, culture, and innovation.
The ANDAM Jury's New Composition: A Reflection of Fashion's Shifting Foundations
PARIS — The announcement of this year's ANDAM Fashion Prize jury, led by Alexandre Mattiussi, assembles a panel of designers, executives, and cultural figures. This deliberate curation mirrors a broader industry evolution, one where the dialogue between creative vision and…
Source: WWD
Beyond the Seam: How Modern Silhouettes Echo a Century of Lingerie Design
The quest for a perfectly smooth silhouette under clothing is not a modern preoccupation. It is a narrative woven directly into the history of lingerie itself. Today’s popular ‘boutique’ tops, praised for their ability to skim and flatter, are the direct descendants of…
Source: US Magazine
From Corsets to Coven: The Lingerie of 'Forbidden Fruits'
In her new comedy horror film 'Forbidden Fruits,' director Meredith Alloway builds a world where mall boutiques become modern-day covens. The wardrobe, she notes, had to be 'witchy in nature,' a directive that led her directly to the ethereal designs of Rodarte. This choice…
Source: WWD
Sunscreen's Nostalgic Turn Echoes Lingerie's Playful Past
Investment firm VMG Partners has added the sunscreen label Vacation to its portfolio, a move that underscores a broader shift toward experiential branding in beauty. While the financial details remain private, the brand's reported net sales of $60 to $75 million in 2025 signal…
Source: WWD
Simone Ashley's Birthday Boots: A Modern Chapter in Leather's Long History
Simone Ashley’s recent birthday celebration in SoHo offered more than a glimpse of a star’s evening out; it presented a concise study in the enduring power of leather and silhouette. The 'Bridgerton' actress chose Paris Texas's Jane buckle boots, a knee-high style in black napa…
Source: WWD
Belgian Design's Enduring Thread: From Avant-Garde to Intimate Apparel
A recent exhibition celebrating the Antwerp Six at MoMu has refocused attention on Belgium's profound and lasting influence on global fashion. This influence, characterized by intellectual rigor and wearable artistry, extends deeply into the history of lingerie. The Belgian…
Source: WWD
Olivela's New President Weaves Jewelry Strategy with Threads of Commerce and Conscience
The appointment of Amanda Willinger as President and Chief Operating Officer at luxury platform Olivela signals a strategic pivot toward fine jewelry, a category with deep, often unspoken, ties to the foundations of intimate apparel. Willinger, formerly of Lagos and David…
Source: WWD
From Underwear to Underwater: Tommy John Enters the Swimwear Fray
Tommy John, a brand built on rethinking the foundations of a wardrobe, is now applying its philosophy to the water’s edge. The company, which began in 2008 with Tom Patterson and Erin Fujimoto’s mission to perfect the men’s undershirt, has announced its debut collection of men’s…
Source: WWD
Bonjout's Second Act: A French Pharmacy Philosophy Echoes Lingerie's Core Principles
Three years after her debut, French pharmacist Natacha Bonjout unveils a second skincare product, the La Cream Skin Longevity Crème. This disciplined, ‘less is more’ approach to brand-building mirrors a foundational principle in lingerie design: the power of a singular,…
Source: WWD
Chanel's Shanghai Exhibition Weaves a New Thread in the Tapestry of Craft
Chanel is transporting the heart of its Parisian ateliers to Shanghai this autumn. 'La Galerie du 19M,' the cultural program of its artisan hub, will occupy the Museum of Art Pudong from September 25 to November 15. The exhibition promises an immersive dialogue between French…
Source: WWD
Night Climbers and Romantic Rebels: Kent & Curwen's Centennial Ties to a Risqué Past
For Kent & Curwen’s centennial, creative director Daniel Kearns looked beyond the brand’s archive of club ties and cricket blazers. His Fall 2026 collection, presented in London, draws from a clandestine Cambridge University tradition: ‘night climbing,’ where students scale…
Source: WWD
Prada's Symposium on Image-Making Echoes a Century of Lingerie's Visual Language
MILAN — Prada has announced the 2026 edition of its Prada Frames symposium, titled 'In Sight,' will dissect the cultural weight of image-making. The event, scheduled for April, will examine the infrastructure and labor behind our visual culture. This focus on representation—the…
Source: WWD
Lori Harvey's Alaïa Flats: A Modern Footnote in the Long History of Animal Print and Footwear
Lori Harvey’s recent Los Angeles outing presented a quiet study in contrast. Departing from the severe stilettos that have defined her recent red-carpet appearances, she chose Alaïa’s leopard-print Criss-Cross ballet flats. The move was more than a simple shift from heel to…
Source: WWD
Zendaya's Roman Return to a Classic Silhouette
In Rome, Zendaya shifted her promotional wardrobe narrative, trading a series of bridal-white looks for a stark, powerful black. Her instrument of change was a specific and significant one: the Christian Louboutin So Kate pump in black satin. This choice is more than a simple…
Source: WWD
Fashion's Shifting Foundations: How a Retail Giant's Loss Reflects Lingerie's Enduring Themes
The recent financial report from Oxford Industries, parent to Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer, reveals more than quarterly figures. It underscores a perennial challenge in apparel: the delicate balance between aspiration and practicality. As CEO Tom Chubb noted, performance…
Source: WWD
A Reunion of Radicals: The Antwerp Six Return to MoMu
The atmosphere at MoMu’s VIP preview for ‘The Antwerp Six’ was thick with history, more akin to a homecoming than a standard opening. Dries Van Noten embraced Walter Van Beirendonck; Raf Simons greeted Pieter Mulier. Ann Demeulemeester, guiding the current creative director of…
Source: WWD
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