Last month, industry professionals convened in New York for the lingerie market, centered around the biannual Curve trade show. A host of indie and big-name brands displayed their fall collections for buyers and press alike over a whirlwind three days. I always look forward to the show. It’s a chance to catch up with the designers I’ve known for years and to see how they have evolved their collections yet […]
Ysé Lingerie is an exciting new French brand specifically designed for small busts. Their brand philosophy is to celebrate the petite woman’s natural form because they are beautiful just the way they are. You won’t find padded bras trying to add cup sizes here. Instead, Ysé offers sleek and sexy styles that are all about flaunting the seductive power of a smaller chest. With much of the dialog in the […]
I’ve decided that, for me, the Summer of 2014 is the Summer of the Bralette. I usually opt for less structured lingerie during the warmer months, but this is the first season I plan to be so deliberate about it. And I think a bralette from Valentine NYC is a great way to get started. Founded by former models Whitney Brown and Paloma Jonas, Valentine specializes in the “perfect lace” […]
This is only my second time featuring Arabel Lingerie on TLA, but my word… what a difference a season makes! I already thought Sarah Lister, the designer behind Arabel Lingerie, was on to something cool. Her debut collection, though still a bit raw (as is typical for new designers), very definitely had a point of view and a unique aesthetic. I also liked that Sarah chose to focus on small […]
Continuing our conversation with Chrystal of By Baby’s Rules and Amanda of 32AA Bra… 6) Amanda, what are some common misconceptions people have about smaller busted women? Amanda: There are several common beliefs and ideas about small-busted women that are way off the mark. I believe I have a good sense of what’s really going on with these women, because I’ve been working with them and talking with them online […]
