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Stella McCartney Launches First Swimwear Collection for AW 2016

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Stella McCartney launches her first complete swim collection combining the designer’s naturally feminine, naturally confident and modern design sensibility without compromising on functionality and fit. The new swim styles reflect Stella’s signature silhouettes and colour palette, along with prints and details from her readyto-wear collection.

Stella McCartney comments:

“This collection is really inspired by all types of women and I want this swimwear collection to encourage women to feel confident, comfortable and incredible about themselves and in what they are wearing.”

Designed for and inspired by women, the swim range includes 7 stories, each evoking a sense of self-expression through styles that have been carefully crafted using the latest technology, resulting in a beautiful, supportive and empowering collection. Wistful, nostalgic crochet pieces collide with sporty, stripe-adorned looks. Neoprene is bonded with mesh while citrus and animal prints are embellished with gold charms and trinkets. Timeless cover ups in light cottons and chambray sit alongside all-in-ones and jersey skirts. A diverse colour palette of powder, royal blue, dahlia, yellow, navy and black and wide range of silhouettes encourage a mix-and-match approach across instantly iconic pieces.

In addition to bikinis and one pieces, the collection also includes swim apparel and accessories, such as rashguards in long and cropped versions, as well as sustainable beach totes made in Kenya.

The Stella McCartney Swim Collection is a new category in addition to the brand’s existing long term partnership with Bendon, one of the world’s leading intimate apparel companies that also manufactures and distributes the Stella McCartney Lingerie Collection.

The price range for the collection is $115 to $180 for a bikini top, $80 to $155 for a bikini bottom, $180 to $324 for a one piece and $165 to $295 for a cover up The collection is available from July 2016 in Stella McCartney boutiques and online at stellamccartney.com.

Additionally the collection will be stocked at select department and specialty stores including Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Selfridges and Matches in the UK, Saks Fifth Avenue in the US, David Jones and Myer in Australia as well as Net-aPorter and MyTheresa.

almaMia Swimwear Blue Lagoon Collection for 2015

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Columbian swimwear label almaMia just released their promo video for the brand new Summer 2015 collection. The very playful swimwear line clearly draws from South-African sentiments; and Gabriela Salles looks beautiful showing off the pieces.

I’m not sure if I’ll be able to get any of these pieces here in Europe – but for sure I’ll be keeping my eyes open for them!

Bare Basics Lingerie Now Offer Expert Fitting for Nursing Bras

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Vancouver-based lingerie provider Bare Basics Lingerie has recently announced that the company is providing a new fitting service for clients searching for the ideal nursing bra. Bare Basics Lingerie’s new fitting service for nursing bras, sports bras and all other in-store pieces are offered at both their locations by their expert fitters.

For new moms it can be exceptionally difficult to find nursing bras that fit comfortably. The changing shape and size of the breast during pregnancy means that a custom fit bra is recommended to ensure optimal support. This is important during the nursing stage as a great bra will provide optimal neck and shoulder comfort for the new mom as well as providing convenient access for breast feeding. And now new moms across Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, and White Rock can find that stylish, great-fitting bra through the team at Bare Basics Lingerie.

With their fitting services and great selection of nursing bras, Bare Basics Lingerie is now the ideal resource for new moms looking for comfortable, stylish undergarments. The fitters at Bare Basics Lingerie have been trained so well that they’re able to take a quick glance at the client’s body to determine their exact bra size. They communicate directly with the client to determine their preferred style, whether it’s that elegant lace bra or a comfortable molded piece that rests smoothly against the skin. Then, utilizing their experience and fitting knowledge, they determine the size of bra the client should be wearing and bring in a selection of styles to suit their unique wearing needs. The expert in-house fitting specialist will then adjust the straps to meet the client’s comfort level. With the company’s exceptionally varied style selection, the perfect bra is ready and waiting to be discovered at Bare Basics Lingerie.

Affinity Collection by Claire Ogden Designs Exclusive to Moonrise Lingerie

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Bridal lingerie and wedding underwear specialists, Moonrise Lingerie™, are very pleased to announce the launch of “The Affinity Collection” by Claire Ogden Designs. The collection is a brand new mini range of bespoke, handmade, one of a kind bridal wedding garters for the UK market.

Affinity Bridal GarterThe range comprises initially of 3 completely different styles of bridal garter, blending the traditional lace wedding garter with more contemporary design touches added to attract the modern bride of today’s market. Inspired by the award winning and well known, Claire Ogden, known throughout the wedding industry for her delicate handmade wedding jewellery creations. The bridal garters are a fine example of how jewellery meets lingerie, with each wedding garter bearing its own individuality, making them a beautiful and remarkable keepsake for the lucky bride on her wedding day. Claire’s attention to detail and passion for jewellery has added an almost rustic and antique feel to the designs.

Claire explains; “My designs are very unique, I like to keep with the current fashions but create styles that have a life of their own and stand proud from the rest. The next step for me was to try a new challenge and after working on some lavish and outrageous chokers it seemed only natural to add this new addition to my bridal range. I am proud to introduce The Affinity Collection, by Claire Ogden Designs, Bridal Garters, all one of a kind and unique in their own right.”

“I was asked to develop this project by Moonrise Bridal and apart from being awe struck at the opportunity I was delighted that they felt I was capable of such a task. I wanted to Wow them with my designs and between us we collaborated to make three garters to cover each individual taste.”

Tanya from Moonrise Lingerie adds; “I first came across Claire and her work via twitter and then her own blog. After seeing the level of care and attention to detail she put into her wedding jewellery pieces, I thought it would be an exciting project to work with Claire and expand our wedding garter range for the 2013 wedding season. We are thoroughly overjoyed from designs so far and are confident that the range will work well for bride looking for something a little different for the wedding day.”