By ALISON CONNOLLY
Several years ago there were not many lingerie blogs in existence; in fact there was a group of maybe 5-10 of us who blogged regularly, had our niche and knew one another. In those “early days” of blogging one of my favorite stories to consistently cover was the Andres Sarda runway show. Nearly every year this Spanish luxury lingerie label would pull out all the stops and … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
There’s no reason why black lingerie gets to have all the fun! It turns out that all-white lingerie can be equally sexy, and can forego the typical classification of being “bridal”. UK designer Amelia Firth-Waugh has created the brand Temper Lingerie as a way of reinventing the role of white intimates. It’s no surprise that her creative influence and professional background includes internships at Chromat (see some … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Catherine D’Lish worn by Dita Von Tisse
There are robes that we mere mortals wear, and then there are robes that the likes of Dita von Teese, Jean Harlow and Loretta Young wear (or wore). As you will see, the two are worlds apart! Of course the focus of today’s post are the glamorous satin and feather-trimmed robes of yesteryear along with some striking vintage-inspired styles that … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
I often feel that the word “couture” is overused by designers to describe their work. After all, it means “the design of fashionable clothes to a client’s specific requirements and measurements” and we know that is frequently not the case. The word alludes to luxury and exclusivity, which explains why it is too often used to elevate the perceived quality of a brand. However, there are … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Admit it, at one point or another in your childhood you fantasized about being a beautiful mermaid. When I was 7-years-old, I dressed as a sparkling mermaid for Halloween, likely inspired by the hit movie of the time Splash. My mom and grandma were quite clever creating the costume, using a bright bathing suit of mine as the costume’s base, adding a seashell bra and wrapping … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
As a fan of graphic art design and advertising, I experience such joy when I see the two smartly combined. It’s especially fun when I see the world of lingerie creatively revealed in this format. If you spend time on Pinterest like I do, you can discover thousands of inspiring works of graphic art that expertly speak volumes with just a nuance, an expression, or even a … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Les Jupons de Tess is what we consider a “boutique label”, meaning it’s a luxury product intended for someone with discriminating taste. More specifically, it is a sensual lingerie brand with a refinement and sophistication that is meant to evoke18th-Century style. That being said, the use of ruffles and ribbons (that were associated with fashions of that time) are a constant in each collection. This … Read More