By ELLEN LEWIS
In the world of fine art, there are pioneers whose visions initiate trends and then there are those that interpret their styles. Whole genres are created as a result. Picasso and Cubism. Monet and Impressionism, Pollack and Abstract Expressionism, Dali and Surrealism. I could go on, but I am sure you get the point. In the world of designer lingerie, Bordelle holds the crown. The impact of their luxury strapping technique has … Read More
By TINA WILSON
I hope to come back in my next life as a movie critic AND a costume designer. I see lots of films; mainstream films, art house films and I attend film festivals. I love the escape and I love the visual stimulation that comes with a great film. I often imagine while watching a movie how I would dress a particular character better than the actual designer on the set. So when … Read More
When it comes to bondage inspired intimates, no one does it quite as elegantly as luxury lingerie brand, Bordelle. This week the Gallery features the inspirational images of the A/W 2016 collection. READ and SEE more here… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Odds are, you are quite familiar with the brand Bordelle. If not, it is my privilege to get you acquainted. Since 2009, Bordelle has changed the game in luxury lingerie, and more specifically with bondage-inspired intimates. This UK label made the risqué just a bit more mainstream and S&M a bit more palatable, perhaps because it is infused with high-fashion glamour and created with groundbreaking designs.
By Layla L’Obatti
I remember one of the most thrilling moments I had as a student at FIT was when we got to visit the museum and view selected pieces from their archives. If we were lucky we’d get to put on white gloves and handle the garments, and to a designer that ability to turn something inside and out and understand its construction is as priceless as the historical value of many of those … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Launched in 2016, E.L.F Zhou London is a luxury lingerie and accessories brand that blends together eroticism and sophistication, for the style-conscious fashionista who’s unafraid to embrace her provocative side.
The brand was created by Yue Zhou (nickname: Elf), following short stints at iconic British label Bordelle and Chinese brand Aimer, and her co-founder and fellow London College of Fashion graduate, Qi Zhang. Their idea was to develop a clothing line that … Read More
by TINA WILSON
Lately I’ve been into trilogies. Film trilogies. Novel trilogies. The word trilogy is exciting and mysterious as it signifies that there is more to come. In many ways the intimate apparel world is a trilogy of the body, namely the butt, the waist, and the breasts. Those of us in this industry have spent lifetimes in search of ways to contain, enhance, and maneuver these parts of a woman’s body.
The butt … Read More
