The Lingerie Chronicle
Industry News & Insights
The latest from the world of intimate fashion — trends, business, culture, and innovation.
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…
Source: WWD
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…
Source: WWD
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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The Sugarlips Maxi Dress: A Summer Silhouette with a Lingerie Lineage
As temperatures rise, the fashion world turns to airy silhouettes, and Nordstrom’s latest offering—the Sugarlips Vesper Sunfire Maxi Dress—is a study in effortless warmth. At $105, this poppy red and pink cotton poplin dress features a smocked bodice and ruffled cap sleeves,…
Source: US Magazine
Where Corsetry Meets Code: The Sourcing Revolution at Interfilière Los Angeles
This July, the business of intimate apparel undergoes a seismic shift as Interfilière Los Angeles 2026 debuts on the West Coast. More than a trade show, this curated gathering of global mills, textile innovators, and design teams promises to redefine how we think about the very…
Source: LingerieBriefs
The Lace Camisole: A Century of Seduction, Reimagined by Sarah Jessica Parker
When Sarah Jessica Parker stepped out in New York City for Primark’s grand opening, she did more than debut a look—she revived a lingerie classic. The actress, forever synonymous with Carrie Bradshaw’s audacious wardrobe, wore a white lace-trimmed camisole beneath an oversized…
Source: US Magazine
From Corsets to Cover-Ups: The Art of the Beach-Ready Silhouette
As the mercury rises, so does our collective impulse to shed layers—a ritual as old as the corset’s demise in the 1920s, when women first embraced the liberating freedom of lightweight fabrics. Today’s beach-ready dressing owes a debt to that revolution, and Amazon’s new…
Source: US Magazine
From Savannah to Satin: Camille Kostek’s Botswana Shoot Rewrites the Rules of Lingerie Storytelling
At the Hard Rock Hotel in New York, Camille Kostek celebrated her ninth appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue—a milestone that, for the Lingerie Museum, invites a closer look at how the boundaries of intimate apparel are being redrawn. Kostek’s latest shoot, set in…
Source: WWD
The Evolution of Ease: How Drawstring Pajama Pants Became Summer’s Sartorial Secret
Linen, that perennial summer staple, has long promised effortless cool. Yet for all its airy virtues, it tends to wrinkle by noon, shift in all the wrong places, and demand constant adjustment. It’s a fabric with a storied past—prized by ancient Egyptians and later adopted by…
Source: US Magazine
Lizzo’s Lace and Lingerie: A Lesson in Algorithmic Defiance
In a moment that bridges pop culture and intimate apparel history, Lizzo took to Instagram this week to promote her upcoming album “B****” in a sheer white lace dress—a daring choice that revealed a cherry red bra and high-waisted underwear beneath. The ensemble, with its…
Source: US Magazine
The Corset of Commerce: How Lingerie’s Legacy Shapes the New Office Silhouette
The modern office wardrobe is experiencing a quiet revolution, one that balances structure with sensuality, and polish with personal expression. As corporate dressing sheds its rigid past, it is worth noting that this evolution echoes a much older story—one written in whalebone…
Source: WWD
Gilded Steps: Alix Earle and the Art of the Barely-There Sandal at SI’s 2026 Swimsuit Launch
When Alix Earle arrived at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Launch Party on Thursday evening, her feet told a story as old as the lingerie itself: the art of revealing just enough. The TikTok star and one of four cover models for the 2026 issue stepped onto the Hard Rock…
Source: WWD
Doen’s East Coast Debut: A Romantic Revolution on Madison Avenue
When a brand built on California ease plants its flag on the Upper East Side, it’s not merely a store opening—it’s a cultural collision. Doen, the label founded by sisters Margaret and Katherine Kleveland in 2016, celebrated its second Manhattan boutique last Thursday at Chez…
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Vintage Cavalli and the Sisterhood of the Swimsuit Issue: Nicole Williams English at the SI Launch
At the Hard Rock Hotel New York, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2026 launch party was a study in contrasts: the raw energy of Fetty Wap’s set against the quiet sophistication of a 2003 Roberto Cavalli dress. Nicole Williams English, styled by Margot Zamet, chose that vintage…
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From Corsets to Cottons: The Lingerie Museum’s Take on Fiber Shedding Research
In the world of intimate apparel, fabric integrity is not merely a matter of comfort—it is a legacy. Levi Strauss & Co., Gap, and Artistic Milliners have joined Fashion for Good’s “Behind the Break 2.0,” a research initiative that seeks to standardize how we measure fiber loss,…
Source: WWD
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