The Lingerie Chronicle
Industry News & Insights
The latest from the world of intimate fashion — trends, business, culture, and innovation.
From Milan’s Shadows to Cannes’ Spotlight: Helena Christensen’s Gothic Lingerie-Inspired Gown
At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival premiere of “Amarga Navidad,” supermodel Helena Christensen offered a masterclass in dark romance, channeling Roberto Cavalli’s fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection with a gown that blurred the line between outerwear and intimate apparel. The…
Source: WWD
The Tower and the Toy: How a 201-cm Model Revives an Ancient Fetish
At 201 centimeters, British OnlyFans creator Amira Evans doesn’t just tower—she transforms. In a recent interview with Metro, Evans described her clientele’s fascination with giant women, a fetish rooted in the erotic power of scale. For centuries, lingerie has played with…
Source: Lenta.RU
Fringe and Freedom: Lainey Wilson’s ACM Awards Look Rewrites the Rules of Country Glamour
At the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards, Lainey Wilson traded her signature bell-bottoms and cowboy boots for a cascade of crimson fringe, offering a masterclass in sartorial evolution. The “Heart Like A Truck” singer arrived on the Las Vegas carpet in a strapless laser-cut…
Source: WWD
Giambattista Valli Buys Back His Fashion House from Pinault Family’s Artémis
Giambattista Valli is reclaiming full ownership of his namesake Parisian fashion house. The Italian designer reached an agreement to buy out Artémis, the private investment arm of the billionaire Pinault family, which first took a minority stake in 2017 and assumed majority…
Source: WWD
Cher at 80: A Life in Lingerie, Liberation, and Lace
To speak of Cher is to speak of reinvention. As the icon turns 80, her influence remains as potent as the Bob Mackie gowns that have defined her stage presence for decades. But before the crystal-studded bodysuits and sheer illusions, there was the lingerie—the unseen…
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The Curvaceous Comeback: How the Banana Became Beauty’s New Muse
Summer has long had its signature fruit—last year, guava reigned supreme in skincare and fragrance, and before that, the strawberry girl aesthetic exploded from a single TikTok tutorial. But this season, the beauty world is peeling back layers to embrace an older, more nostalgic…
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The Art of Carrying: Misela’s Global Portrait of Creative Confidence
In an era when personal style often speaks louder than words, Misela—the Istanbul-born accessories house that opened its first New York boutique on Bond Street just a year ago—has unveiled a campaign that treats its handbags as vessels for narrative. Titled “Misela Portraits,”…
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From Baubles to Bikinis: The Beaded Swimwear Renaissance
Last summer, the fashion world was captivated by the tactile charm of beaded accessories—handbags, jewelry, and anklets that spoke to a playful, almost nostalgic maximalism. That energy has not waned; it has evolved. This season, the bead is making a triumphant leap from…
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From Screen to Seaside: Shea Marie Anchors Same in Saint-Tropez and Capri
Shea Marie, a pioneering voice from the early days of fashion blogging, is trading digital ephemera for Mediterranean permanence. Her label, Same—which began as a swimwear line in 2015 and has since expanded into ready-to-wear, denim, and jewelry—is opening its first permanent…
Source: WWD
From Corsets to Cash Flow: LuxExperience’s Turnaround Echoes Lingerie’s Own Evolution
Last year’s acquisition of Yoox Net-a-porter by Mytheresa’s parent company sent ripples through luxury e-commerce, but the latest fiscal results from the newly formed LuxExperience Group suggest the house is in order. For those of us who study the intimate architecture of…
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HoYeon Jung’s Louis Vuitton Boots at Cannes Take a Relaxed Approach to Red-Carpet Style
CANNES — HoYeon Jung traded the festival’s usual sky-high heels for a more laid-back look Monday, stepping out at the “Hope” photo call in Louis Vuitton’s black Avalon High Boots. The pull-on, square-toe design features a softly slouched shaft that gave her cream crochet outfit…
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Stripes of Kinship: Chloe Fineman and Ellen Gunn Weave a Sartorial Legacy with Frank & Eileen
In the intimate language of fashion, few motifs speak as universally as the stripe. This week, the stripe finds a new lexicon through a collaboration between *Saturday Night Live* star Chloe Fineman, her mother, artist Ellen Gunn, and Frank & Eileen, the B Corp-certified brand…
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The Art of Unwinding: How Bonobos Channels Summer Ease (and the Linen That Connects to Corsets)
In a season when most of us are shedding layers, Bonobos has wisely turned to linen—a fabric with a surprisingly intimate history. The brand’s new “Cooler in Linen” campaign, starring Bravo’s Carl Radke and Ben Waddell, is set at Radke’s own Soft Bar in New York, capturing that…
Source: WWD
Meshki’s Return to Swimwear: A Study in Second-Skin Architecture
After a six-year hiatus, Australian label Meshki has re-entered the swimwear arena with a capsule that feels less like a seasonal collection and more like a recalibration of purpose. Titled *Elsewhere*, the line debuts as part of the brand’s resort offering, but its ambitions…
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The Art of Subversion: Kristen Stewart Rewrites Cannes’ Sartorial Rules Through a Lingerie Lens
At the Cannes Film Festival, where protocol is as tightly structured as a corset, Kristen Stewart has once again proven that the most compelling fashion statements are those that challenge the establishment. On May 16, at the photocall for *Full Phil*, the 36-year-old actress…
Source: US Magazine
From Gucci’s Couture to the Court: 9 Commons Dresses the Indiana Fever
When Maria McClay traded the gilded halls of Gucci—where she once oversaw Northern European retail and served as associate vice president—for the raw energy of women’s sports, she did more than change industries. She rewrote the rulebook on fandom and fashion. Last year, McClay…
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The Corset of Conviction: Elyce Arons on Intention, Risk, and the Fabric of Success
At Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, LIM College’s 87th commencement ceremony became a masterclass in the architecture of ambition. Elyce Arons, cofounder and CEO of Frances Valentine—a brand whose whimsical, retro-modern aesthetic recalls the liberated silhouettes of the…
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From Reality TV to Retail: Ciara Miller Curates a Summer Edit for DSW
This season, the art of dressing—from the foundation up—takes cues from the Bravoverse. DSW has enlisted Ciara Miller, star of Bravo’s “Summer House,” to assemble a curated edit of footwear and accessories for summer 2025. The “Ciara Edit” spans heels, sandals, and sneakers, all…
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Twenty-Five Years of Attitude: Bratz and the Art of Dressing Without Permission
In 2001, a quartet of dolls with oversized heads, heavy eyeliner, and a wardrobe that screamed downtown cool rather than suburban sweetness hit toy shelves. Bratz—Yasmin, Cloe, Sasha, and Jade—didn’t just sell clothes; they sold a visual language of rebellion. Now, as the brand…
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When Your Luggage Craves a Soda: Poppi and Béis Serve Up Summer Travel with a Side of Nostalgia
Summer travel has officially been infused with the fizzy, fruit-forward spirit of a cult-favorite soda. Poppi, the prebiotic beverage brand beloved for its nostalgic, brightly colored cans, has teamed with Béis—the travel and lifestyle label founded by actress and entrepreneur…
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From Dickey Jackets to Triangle d'Or: Veronica Beard's Parisian Overture
When Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard open their first Paris boutique next month, they are writing a new chapter in a story that began with a clever sartorial invention: the dickey jacket. This modular garment—a blazer with a removable panel—echoes the ingenious…
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Ella Langley’s White Corset Gown: A Study in Lingerie as Armor at the ACM Awards
When Ella Langley accepted Song of the Year at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, she did so in a gown that spoke volumes about the enduring power of the corset. The 27-year-old’s pristine white strapless dress featured a satin corset bodice with a sweetheart…
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A Toast to Texan Roots: Mōriah’s ACMs Boots Echo a Century of Cowgirl Chic
At the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, honoree Mōriah delivered a masterclass in modern western elegance—not with a fringed jacket or a Stetson, but with a pair of blush suede boots that whisper volumes about lingerie’s enduring kinship with frontier style.…
Source: WWD
Velvet and Ruffles: Kacey Musgraves Channels Vintage Lingerie Aesthetics at the ACM Awards
At the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Kacey Musgraves offered a masterclass in retro glamour, wearing a black velvet Tanner Fletcher gown trimmed with ivory ruffles. The strapless dress, from the brand’s fall 2026 collection, featured a sweetheart neckline…
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