The Lingerie Post » Elixir http://www.the-lingerie-post.com The most beautiful lingerie and swimwear in the world... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:17:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Vanjo, Ellipse and Elixir Newcomers at Chesterfield http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/10/vanjo-ellipse-and-elixir-newcomers-at-chesterfield/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/10/vanjo-ellipse-and-elixir-newcomers-at-chesterfield/#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:30:29 +0000 Mandolina http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/10/vanjo-ellipse-and-elixir-newcomers-at-chesterfield/ I promised to keep you up to date with new panties arriving at online mega-panty-shop Chesterfield Soft Wear, so here goes!

Vanjo

We’ve loved Vanjo for ages and now Chesterfield Soft Wear’s got a BIG load of Vanjo panties added, straight from Ireland! *click*

Vanjo Panties - Chesterfield Soft Wear

Ellipse

Ellipse has gotten quite a lot of coverage on TLP in the last couple months, so we’re happy to see the lovely Brazilian label at CSF. *click*

Ellipse Panties - Chesterfield Soft Wear

Elixir

Elixir is a part of Lejaby and that equals quality! *click*

Elixir Panties - Chesterfiels Soft Wear

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/10/vanjo-ellipse-and-elixir-newcomers-at-chesterfield/feed/ 0 Palmers buys Lejaby Lingerie! http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/03/palmers-buys-lejaby-lingerie/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/03/palmers-buys-lejaby-lingerie/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:26:45 +0000 Brenda http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/03/palmers-buys-lejaby-lingerie/ With the recent release of their soft and elegant Spring Summer 2008 Collection (and us having a preview of their FW0809!), Lejaby, the French lingerie producer, has been sold to Palmers, the Austrian luxury lingerie maker. US parent company, The Warnaco Group Inc announced that the acquisition by Palmers Textil AG would conclude during the first quarter of 2008.Palmers buys Lejaby Lingerie Warnaco had made previous statements in late 2007 concerning the realignment of their holdings in order to divest of all owned manufacturing. To maintain continuity, Lejaby will remain in Lyon, France under the direction of Palmers, which is based near Vienna, Austria.

Having released their own Spring Summer 2008 Collection, which included brands such as Zebra by Palmers Paradise, Cashmere Love by Palmers Selezione and Ellie by Palmers, Palmers plans to continue with the Lejaby lines of Nuage, Envies, Rasurel and Elixir while at the same time move forward with their existing lines. Combining the two companies’ brands will heighten awareness from the expanded sales channels and jettison Palmers into the top three of European lingerie companies.

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/03/palmers-buys-lejaby-lingerie/feed/ 1 CILA 2007 http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2007/08/cila-2007/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2007/08/cila-2007/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:35:38 +0000 Krista http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/brands/marlies-dekkers/cila-2007.html The 2nd annual Contours International Lingerie Awards (CILA) were held in the Grand Ballroom at the exquisite Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York last Monday, August 6th. This gala event, celebrated and recognized the creativity and design within the intimate apparel industry. This brainchild of Contours publisher, Ben Yedder, also highlighted and honored the influence this industry has on mainstream fashion.The event featured over 80 designers from 8 countries competing in 19 different categories. An international panel of judges selected 5 finalists from each category whose designs were displayed in the runway show. The jury is composed not only of buyers and designers, but also consumers.

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Upon entering the ballroom after a cocktail party, guests took their seats around the runway where models were already placed on stage wearing designs from the competitors. Following dinner, guests were treated to the runway show and the presentation of awards. The competition in each category was tough indeed, particularly in the Best Fashion and Best D+ competition. That one is closest to the heart, of course.

CILA Show - Marlies Dekkers - Photo by ZooZoomCILA Awards

Perhaps what stood out in my mind the most, that many others attending the event also mentioned, is that women of all shapes and sizes were represented in the runway show.

One line, Best Plus Size award winner Tia Lyn (also appearing at the trade show), is an all-inclusive line that spans sizes small to 3x. This vintage inspired line features a variety of chemises, gowns, camisoles, and panties.

Also a contender for both Best Plus Size and Best D Plus finalist, Empreinte, is seeking to become more of a presence in the U.S. with its beautiful and well constructed pieces for fuller figure women. This 60 year old company based in France offers numerous options in sizing (up to a G cup) as well as high fashion and glamour. I am most impressed with the delicate embroidery and variety of moods the collection fits.

Other contenders for Best D Plus include my personal favorites, Panache and Elixir, Barbara, and the amazing Australian based line, Bendon. So expect more about some of those lines soon!

Best Fashion was probably my other just-can’t-pick-my-favorite category of the evening. With TLP favorites Marlies Dekkers, Madame V, Chantelle, and Elle MacPherson and one of my trade show finds, Lou, it was stiff competition! Lou will be debuting this fall with parts of the collection arriving in both September and November so check your local boutique. Perhaps my favorite part of the evening might have been when the team from Marlies Dekkers was accepting their award and shared their design philosopy. They design pieces to please women, but if it also happens to please men, then that’s great. I like their way of thinking!

Overall, it was a phenomenal evening of great food, great conversation, and GORGEOUS lingerie. You can drool over all the beautiful pieces like I did! See the video coverage of the show at Zoozoom.com.

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