Wednesday, February 24, 2016

The Genius Trick This Victoria's Secret Model Uses to Store Her Bras

You can learn a lot about yourself based on your lingerie drawer. The bras you choose spell out what you find sexy, and, more important, comfortable. But no matter if a demi or sports bra is more your style, taking care of your intimates is crucial, and no one knows this better than a Victoria's Secret model.

So when Martha Hunt stopped by our office to talk about the new Body by Victoria collection, we jumped at the chance to ask her for some organizational tips. "I tuck them one in front of the other," she said. "Never overstuff them, because it's very important to take care of your bras. You don't want them falling out of your drawers." And to avoid having a mad tangle in your drawers, "make sure to fasten the clips in the back so they don't snag."

Martha also shared tips for cleaning your bras, including the fact that when it comes to intimates, the dryer is not your friend. "It's good to hand-wash your bras, but if you don't have the time, you can wash them and then lay them flat to dry. You want to take really good care of your bras. They're the main thing touching your body, and they can't fall apart."

Read on to check out Martha modeling and to shop a few of the bras from the new Body by Victoria collection!

Milan Fashion Week: Day 1 and Gucci

Photo What to expect from the first day of Milan fashion week. Here, some scenes from past years. Credit Photographs by Valerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times; bottom left, Firstview

And so to Milan, where a jam-packed week of shows begin Wednesday afternoon with a new collection from Alessandro Michele for Gucci, the onetime accessories designer hailed as the man with the Midas touch for his role in a turnaround of fortunes for the Italian luxury powerhouse owned by Kering.

The fashion elite has applauded his romantic, eclectic styles — as have customers, judging by the latest sales figures — so all eyes will be on Mr. Michele com e 2:30 p.m. to see what he delivers this time. After the blockbuster curtain raiser comes Fay at 3:30 p.m., then, an hour later, a parade of floaty femininity from Alberta Ferretti.

At 6:30 p.m., Fausto Puglisi, the flamboyant Italian with an unabashed love for kitschy Americana, will show his label's latest offerings (he also is creative director of Ungaro, but that show isn't until March 4 in Paris). Afterward, there should just be time to get to the Palazzo Morando for the Next Talents cocktail reception for new designers, hosted by Franca Sozzani, editor of Vogue Italia, and Federico Marchetti, chief executive of the Yoox Net-a-Porter Group.

Then, rounding off the day is Roberto Cavalli, in a new 8:30 p.m. time slot. Peter Dundas will show his second collection for the house, just days after it announced it would be opening its first store in Iran.

Correction: February 24, 2016

An earlier version of this article misstated the location of Roberto Cavalli's new store. It is to be in Iran, not Milan.