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 … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Depending on the day, my style can range from ultra girly and bright-colored, to super refined and monochromatic. I consider the latter to be the quintessential stylish New Yorker aesthetic, with minimal embellishment, dark colors and an air of sophistication. There’s something refreshingly uncomplicated (or so it seems) about this style. That’s why it comes as no surprise that today’s featured brand, Sapphire Bliss, is a … 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.
The … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
At the very heart of this website is a celebration of femininity. We understand the power of the female spirit, the beauty of a woman’s body, and recognize the unique talent of women-owned businesses. More specifically, however, we encourage women to adorn their bodies with only the very best undergarments. We celebrate the beauty in the ritual of dress and undress. It should come as no surprise … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
As most of you know, today is Halloween; a holiday that delights in shadowy figures and spooky costumes, and an evening when celebrations run late into the wee hours when the chilled air is filled with mystery. Rather than go the obvious lingerie route for this special day (i.e. risqué, tasteless costumes), I wanted to present a brand that captured the moody mystery of All Hallows’ Eve. … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Having owned a lingerie boutique for nearly a decade, I still look at new lingerie collections in terms of what I would or would not carry in my shop. Every now and then there’s a brand that I just know my customers would have loved, and that I would have had fun promoting. Luckily, I still have an outlet for my enthusiasm for inspiring works via this … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Erica M. is a New York-based brand known for creating alluring legwear and bodysuits that double as a decorative second skin. Each piece is made combining high-tech knitting patterns and designer Erica Young’s intricate, provocative designs. They are truly body art.
Established in 2012 with a primary focus on hosiery, Erica M. has since expanded into lingerie with an emphasis on bodysuits with strategically placed design details. … Read More