The curtain rises. From the depths of the orchestra, the music surges, flooding the senses with anticipation. The beautiful ballerina ascends en pointe to dance one of the most memorable tributes to feminine enchantment and romance in the history of classical ballet. It is the Pas De Deux, Tchaikovsky’s mesmerizing musical dream sequence from The Nutcracker Suite, during which the Sugar Plum Fairy pays tribute to the heroic Clara for saving the Prince. The drama created by the combination of gorgeous costumes, dreamlike sets, tantalizing sound and extraordinary footwork appeals to my Russian genes. It’s the intensity, the overwhelming emotion of being lifted to another reality, even for a brief moment in time, that to me is the essence of lingerie.

The ethereal ballerinas, in their poetic tutus are elegant illustrations of both the strength and softness in a woman’s nature. Seduced by the hypnotic atmosphere of this magnificent and difficult craft, I am reminded of my first impression of the sexy underpinnings offered by the Montreal based La Feé Verte brand. Each piece of lingerie is carefully draped for maximum allure with minimum fuss. The choreography of luxury fabrics in provocative color combinations floating effortlessly over the body produces a unique expression of contemporary femininity; a sophisticated composition of sensuality, poise and charm. Just as the Nutcracker is a timeless celebration of a spellbinding dream, so does each design from the La Feé Verte collection offer an everlasting gift of passionate fantasy.

“Dance Is The Song Of The Body” . . . Martha Graham

inquiries: sales @lafeeverte.com

La Feé Verte Available At:

Zovo Lingerie: Seattle, Washington
Derriere de Soie: Charlottesville, Virginia
La Mode Lingerie: Houston, Texas
Fred Segal Rocks Silk: Santa Monica, CA
Romantiques Lingerie: Los Gatos, CA
Faire Frou Frou: Studio City, CA
Azaleas: NYC, New York
Sugar Cookies: NYC, New York
Embrasse Moi: Pittsford, New York
Journelle: NYC, New York & Miami, FL
The Pink Petticoat: Tampa, FL
Nordstrom online
Anthropologie
Spanish Moss
by Langley
Sauvage

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MINI BRIEF ~ INTIMATE AFFAIR

On Wednesday, December 14, 2011, the Intimate Apparel Square Club (IASC) held their annual Holiday Party at Horizon House at NYU Langone Medical Center’s Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. Members of IASC celebrate by visiting with the children that are hospitalized at the Rusk Institute, “Santa Claus” pays a visit and distributes gifts to the children, food is provided and a DJ plays favorite tunes to the delight of the guests and the Kids at Rusk. To read the full Intimate Affair event report, log on to www.BraLaMode.com.

This Week’s Intimate Discovery: Lola Haze™ venture into trendy marketing venues to promote their vision

Thinking outside of the box seems to be the only viable path for channeling business potential into real sales and profit. In tough times it’s the entrepreneur who stays focused on the vision but is willing to experiment with the method that succeeds. That’s why I am so taken by Laura Mehlinger, founder and designer of Lola Haze™, whose entire lingerie aesthetic is powered by the concept of surprise. Constructing a collection of intimates from a combination of whimsy, sensuality and the exotic, she has built her company by staying the course while using alternative marketing measures. Until December 22, she is hosting a Lola Haze™ Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Nolita’s “Deck the Halls” Market in NYC. Celebrating with cocktails, discounts and good cheer, Laura joins a select group of enterprising vendors to offer an alternative shopping experience worthy of the elegant, innovative and exquisite styles she creates.

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“Convention Is The Enemy Of Progress” Trevor Baylis

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inquiries: laura@laurahaze.com

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good night gilda

GNG is a luxe lingerie line specializing in full cup bras and fine sleepwear designed and produced locally in Los Angeles. The idea to satisfy the unfulfilled niche in lingerie that caters to bustier women came when Whitney Galitz, founder and CEO, was shopping for herself. As a full-cup customer, she never ceased to struggle when trying to find a beautifully designed, sexy bra that fit comfortably and looked incredible. So Good Night Gilda was born, a product line catering specifically to buxom women everywhere who have a personality and want to buy well-designed, high-end lingerie that has a personality too. The line includes vintage-inspired bras, foundation, and sleepwear, in a variety of styles and colors. All GNG lingerie is made with luxurious fabrics, quality trim, and above all, love!

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A wonderful combination of style that embodies the fun nature of the Irish and the exotic beauty of the Italians.

Believing you are most beautiful when comfortable with your foundations. we have created a line of alluring intimate apparel made with lovely laces and silky smooth fabrics. Irely fits a variety of curves and sizes making it perfect for the everyday woman.

The only underwear made with a pocket hidden in the small of your back and tucked with sweet messages, we have designed with clean lines, simple elegance, and excellence in the details. Because classic never goes out of style.