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The Renaissance of Appliqué

July 7, 2013

Layla L’Obatti

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Putting together my last few posts it was hard not to see a distinct trend emerging, the revival of the appliqué. I think handmade brands like Honeycooler and Knickerocker (both coincidentally from California) are pioneering some of the most innovative and inventively playful design.  Then, I started to take note of more established luxury brands:  Carine Gilson and La Perla who have started incorporating shaped appliqued surface designs into recent collections albeit in … Read More


Dominatrix Lingerie

June 26, 2013


By Margaret Shrum

Are you dominant or submissive when it comes to your lingerie? Do you prefer strong, dramatic lines, corsets, stockings and heels? Are you more assertive with your lovers, do you like to be in control? If you can answer yes to these questions, you are probably more on the dominant side. It makes sense to build a lingerie wardrobe that reflects your sensual style underneath your clothes and in the boudoir. Tantalize
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Shower Her With Lingerie

May 2, 2013

By Aimee Guthinger

There really is no better time in a woman’s life to throw caution to the wind and allow herself to be “showered” with decadent lingerie than during the spring of her engagement.  It is a great time for the real fun of being a bride to begin.  It is a special time for both you and your soon to be betrothed, and no matter what your taste or preference in lingerie might … Read More


The Kestos Bralette Roars Back

February 4, 2013

By Layla ‘Obatti

I started noticing a trend, and not a subtle one among indie designers. We’ve mentioned the strap details of the Bordelle corset and their possible origins, and a myriad of other modern lingerie looks that seem to reference styles from the 20’s through 50’s, but I was so surprised when I saw these vintage Kestos ads on pinterest and immediately connected them to their modern day counterparts. They saw what’s old … Read More


Bond Girl’s Lingerie ~ Yesterday & Today

January 13, 2013

By Layla L’Obatti

It’s the 50th anniversary of Bond this year, marked by the newest in the 007 franchise, Skyfall. As iconic as Bond himself, the Bond girls have a fan base and a following all their own. And there is no doubt the varying characters have proven muses to the lingerie industry – whether they’re the villains or the sweeter love interests who fall to Bond’s charms along the way. So in celebration … Read More


Faire Frou Frou

January 2, 2013

When I first walked into Faire Frou Frou unannounced last week, Alison Rubke, the charismatic co-owner of this eponymous boutique was clearly surprised. We had tried to connect during several of my previous LA visits but never seemed to make it happen.   Obligations always interfered; so this time, I did not want to make a promise I might not keep. It’s a bit of a trek from downtown Los Angeles to Studio City and I … Read More


The Battle For Britain

August 24, 2012

By Richard Vincente

Victoria’s Secret Faces An Uphill Battle In The UK Lingerie Market

The queue should start forming any day now. Clusters of excited teens and twenty-somethings, all girls, will line up along New Bond Street and around the corner onto Brook. Police will be called in to direct traffic and private security crews will manage the crowds trying to get inside. Reporters and bloggers and TV cameras will be everywhere.

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