Magazine Editorial and Interview
Revealed by Curve | Lingerie as Wearable Art
Curve announces a special collaboration with Elisa Valenti, a contemporary figurative artist, an influencer, and a fearless advocate for body positivity and inclusivity, whose work evokes her interpretation of beauty, strength, and appreciation for the female form.
The photoshoot takes place in Elisa’s art studio, where lingerie pieces are portrayed as what they are, pure art.
RYA Collection
Elisa wearing a gorgeous from the Rya collection. A genius lingerie designer, just as a true artist, is easy to recognize. Perfection of proportions and a certain je ne sais quoi, tell us that we are in the presence of rare talent. Designed by Flora Backer for Rya Collection, Positivity Chemise, and Darling Cover-Up, evoke the poetic ambiance of paintings by Rubens and Botticelli. This curve-loving lavish lingerie duo reflects a timeless aesthetic while presenting a plethora of wear options for goddess-like curvaceous women.
“Each brushstroke highlights the curve of a hip or roll of flesh and is an act of defiance—a celebration of radical worthiness,”
KILO BRAVA
A piece created by Kilo Brava, showcasing beautiful vibrant colors. This picturesque ensemble by Kilo Brava, styled with vibrantly colored lingerie, transports us to the era of the Dutch Renaissance and paintings by Johannes Vermeer. The geometricity of the extravagantly crafted striped robe with the sensuous nature of tanga and a bralette paints a story of passionate artistic expression. Ethereal multicolor blooms, subtle flutter edges, scrunched bralette straps, and frame-like piping detailed in scarlet red, announce the irresistible charm of this masterpiece.
“My paintings create a place for bodies to just exist—exceptionally, without fear, judgment, or ridicule. Sometimes the world paints us in colors, in roles, that make us forget who we are. The women in my paintings show you it is okay to just, be you,”
ELITA
Elisa wearing a gentle yet elegant piece from the Elita collection. Elita’s Full-Figure Soft Cup Bra and Classic Cut Brief perfectly contour the female form and feel like wearing nothing at all. The gentleness of sumptuous textile and soft seaming make these lingerie pieces irresistible. These cotton-rich essentials are ideal for a day of creativity, leisure, or an evening soiree. Worn under clothes or paired with a sheer top layer, these second-skin underpinnings are bound to illuminate one’s curvaceous beauty
“Martha Graham says that the body is a sacred garment. It is what you enter life in, and what you depart life with, and it should be treated with honor, and with joy, and with fear as well. But always, though, with blessing.
Be kind to yourself and be kind to your body. Move it, stretch it, hug it, feed it, rest it, but please don’t abuse it”
ELILA
This piece from the Elila collection celebrates a womans body by designing pieces for full figures that are absolutely stunning. For centuries, the woman’s body was celebrated in the arts for its genuine shape, as in a famous painting by Rembrandt, Danaë. The painterly Lace Full-Coverage Underwire Bra and Cheeky Panty in Teal by Elila USA gently supports every curve of the female form. These pieces designed specifically for full figures are stunning and true manifestations of well-fitted lingerie. The exceptional fit and comfort of all Elila’s products come from years of searching for perfection in the realm of material performance and bra sizing.
Read an article on how to find a perfect bra size by Ellen Jacobson, Founder/CEO, Elila USA on page 32
“There are just some paintings that speak to us, that we want to be part of, to live with, to dream about. I hope my work does that one day, I hope it sparks even an ounce of that same excitement—even for just one person.”
Asi Efros, The Creative Director behind Lingerie As Wearable Art
Photo courtesy of Asi Efros Contact Information: Website: asiefros.com Email:asiefros@gmail.com Tel: 917.373.4339 Instagram: @asiefros
Asi Efros is a free-spirited creative, a writer, a world traveler, and a conceptual multi-medium artist. Having worked in the corporate world for three decades, she presently enjoys her entrepreneurial freedom in uniting people for multicultural projects, highlighting the work of designers and artists, paying homage to arts and craftsmanship, and supporting eco-consciousness and innovation.
Her collaborations with creative minds all over the world grant her a birds-eye view of the industry, society, and the world while encouraging a unique and often opposing point of view.
Asi’s passion for bio-economy and sustainability inspired her to launch the Material Briefs column in Lingerie Briefs Magazine, in which she covers the latest innovations in science, technology, and textiles. She is also an editor at Revealed by Curve Magazine and MintModa Trend Forecasting.
Editorial Photographer: @tatyana_nagayeva
Makeup: @michealchuabeauty
Hair: @yunkt
Model: @elisavalentistudio