by ALISON CONNOLLY
For as long as I can remember, I have been attracted to marabou slippers. You know the ones; the high heel boudoir slipper with the flirty little puff of feathers or fur at the toe. I recall when I was 6 years old and being at a girlfriend’s house whose mother owned a pair of these slippers in white. You bet I was taking any chance I could get to play dress-up … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
There really is nothing so thrilling as when your favorite lingerie designer pairs up with your favorite model; the combination is magical! The recent collaboration between lingerie brand Dottie’s Delights and vintage style icon Miss Mosh is a match made in heaven. This is perhaps the third time the two have collaborated, and once again you can see why they were made for one another. In fact, many of the designs from … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Fraulein Kink is one of those brands that continues to impress me. I’ve been a fan for years (I once carried it in my old store Faire Frou Frou), and it pleases me to see that the products and campaigns are just as beautiful as ever. If you are unfamiliar with this brand, Fraulein Kink is a luxury lifestyle brand that specializes in high end bondage fashion accessories. Each item is created … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Welcome to 2017! We are officially in lingerie tradeshow season, with upcoming events taking place in Paris, London and New York City during January and February. This is always an exciting time, as we get to see the latest look books for the FW2017 season. The excitement of discovering a new collection or even a new designer is thrilling, particularly to those of us who are lingerie enthusiasts. So you can imagine … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
I have a not-so-secret secret when it comes to discovering amazing new lingerie brands. I often look to the specialized “boutique” lingerie trade events to see new designers they are promoting, and one particular event I can always rely on is The Lingerie Edit (TLE). If you aren’t familiar with TLE, they are a UK-based trade event that aligns themselves with independent, premium labels from the lingerie and swimwear sector. That’s … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
The moment I arrived at the Sarah Brown London website, it was love at first sight. Just when I thought I had discovered one favorite must-have lingerie set, I immediately saw another to lust after. Not only are the images eye-candy, but the product descriptions are words that trigger excitement for me: scalloped trim, grosgrain, Chantilly lace, bows. As expected, the actual product does not disappoint. Each piece is handmade to order … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
There’s lingerie for everyday life, there’s lingerie for special occasions, and then there’s lingerie for the runway! As with any runway show, looks from a brand’s core collection are borrowed, layered and interpreted into the most dazzling, imaginative displays of fashion. I was thrilled that the French lingerie brand Etam once again showcased its collection during Paris Fashion Week (September 2016), and showed us its creativity in full-force. The theme of this … Read More