The other night, I watched the Netflix movie, “Woman In Gold” , the story of Maria Altmann’s late life struggle to recover the Gustav Klimt painting that was rightfully her family’s property. The portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer had been stolen by the Nazis during WWII along with many other valuables. Klimts elegant use of gold leaf, most widely recognized in this brilliant mosaic was the highlight of his golden … Read More
How do you open the doorway to heaven? You build a stairway of lingerie. Influences from world famous and everyday stairwells prove that the most delicate of apparel can be inspired by the most sturdy of structures. See our inspiration on Pinterest, Instagram and Tumblr
Nothing equates with femininity quite as well as live flowers. Although Kristin Hatgi’s Silk Flower fashion photography is not live (the only image here that is not ), it pretty much sums up the way flowers can transfer the lingerie and apparel into exquisite works of art.
I first noticed Ian Hooton’s photography on Instagram and was immediately drawn to his use of natural light when shooting images of women in lingerie. So, I decided to investigate further and discovered that his work extended beyond the boudoir. I contacted Ian to learn a bit more about his background as its no secret that I love the arts, and in particular, photography when it captures the essence of … Read More
And, I DO NOT MEAN BREAST CANCER AWARENESS! Pink is the color of unconditional love and nurturing, or so it is said. It has perpetually been associated with femininity, warmth, intuition and calm. And it has been hi-jacked by breast cancer organizations as a metaphor and changed the conversation from romance to money. I was never the “pink” girl, but I was always inspired by the pink world. Everywhere we … Read More
Spots and Dots have been an intimate part of couture and lingerie for as long as I can remember. From prints to textile design to photography, they are a ubiquitous element of our fashion culture. Above Christian Dior and Princess Tam Tam. Below Hanky Panky and Sølve Sundsbø. Found on Pinterest
Dita Von Teese and Valentino
Unknown and Yves St Laurent
What Katie Did and Toru and Naoko
Art is everywhere: in photography, paintings, couture and fashion lingerie. Who influences who is a matter of conjecture. Above embroidered image by Amsterdam based artist Hinke Schreuders uses embroidered threads to create a linear pattern stealing some of the portraits intensity. Perhaps designer Junko Shimada had the same intent. Below graphic lines strong as in Adriana Degreas’ bodysuit or delicate pictured here in John Paul Gaultier’s bodice affect the same … Read More