Elomi explores luscious themes for a hot summer season, drawing on retro pin-up styling and gorgeous colorful tints. Back and more beautiful than ever is extremely popular Betty, launching in raspberry. This 50’s inspired polka dot collection is available from a 36D to 42HH and has matching brief in sizes M to 4X. Fantasie lingerie offers sophisticated lingerie styles for SS14, introducing the luxurious Melissa in soft pink, featuring Swiss … Read More
One of the highlights of my trip to the Salon De Lingerie was my visit to the Empreinte lingerie stand, a virtual gallery of intimates transformed into art. It seemed as if I had finally gotten the museum job I had always craved in college and at the Musée D’Orsay in Paris, no less. In order to fortify the company’s commitment to their brand mission, that every style is a … Read More
by Marina Rybak
I fell in love with Place des Vosges the moment I entered the majestic square in the historic Marais district in Paris. It was love at first glance. I felt right at home and soon after I found a flat, I called my own, just few blocks away on Rue St. Gilles. Hardly missing a day, I spent most of my mornings at Ma Bourgogne, a … Read More
My first encounter with Erica M was in Paris last year when she launched her brand of subtly erotic, luxury hosiery. Of course, based on my own legwear legacy, I was instantly intrigued but needed to wait out the fan fare for the viability the business. Coming about in 2014 with her 3rd collection of opulent leg art, Erica has added bodywear styles that challenge the bodysuit market with … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
Once, when I was quite young, I attended a winter wedding of friends whose financial situation allowed for an extravaganza that was way over the top. Actually, my parents attended too and though I was floored by the obvious expense and what appeared to be waste, my dad explained to me that these events created many jobs and I should just have fun. Nonetheless, I thought to … Read More
Sophisticated luxury is at its finest. Made with Calais leavers lace, Piccadilly in noir is a must have in every woman’s closet. The perfect Little Black Bra for your Little Black Dress.
The moment I saw this image of the b.tempt’d Sheer Desire bra and panty set, I had a flashback to my college days in Philadelphia. The bare wood floors and exposed brick walls against which the young model is sitting remind me of my first apartment shared with my boyfriend and some friends during our junior year at Penn. A renovated brownstone deep in the urban decay of what … Read More