A great part about being a label as small as she and reverie is that we can kind of do our own thing. We can test out ideas, nix the ones that don’t work and embrace the ones that do. And by “we,” I mean “me” — I run she and reverie mostly by myself. This season, I was on a tight budget and running later than usual, so instead of creating an […]
In my last post, I talked about why it’s so important to purchase your intimates from labels that treat their garment workers ethically. If you’re wondering how to find these designers, I’ve done your research for you. Here are more than 60 lingerie and loungewear labels that have online stores, ship worldwide, and manufacture in countries with high labor standards or otherwise state that they are made ethically. Plus, they’re all gorgeous. What could […]
When I started she and reverie, I knew I wanted to work with factories in New York City because it’s the easiest way for a Brooklyn-based independent apparel line to start production. There are so many benefits to manufacturing locally for indie designers. We can go to the factory in person and make sure a garment is being sewn to our quality specifications; minimum orders are relatively low; and generally, there’s only […]
Hi, my name is Quinne, and I love loungewear. Like, I really love it. I run a loungewear line. I wear loungewear even when I’m leaving the house. And I spend most of my clothing budget (and sewing budget) on loungewear. When I get up in the morning and sit down in my home office, I switch from my comfy night loungewear to my fancy day loungewear. I’m always trying […]
Amoralle is a brand I adore, not simply because their collections always involve yards of silk, lace, and tulle (not to mention feathers, bows, and buttons), but because they wholeheartedly embraces the fantasy of their brand, the fantasy of luxury lingerie.
