By ALISON CONNOLLY
If there’s a lingerie brand that understands opulence, it’s Amoralle. Sweeping gowns, oversized bows, silk, tulle and lace combinations…it’s all there. The campaign images for this brand are equally lush, with dramatic landscapes, even more dramatic hair and an abundance of flowers; there’s no holding back. I’ve followed this brand for several years (for so long, that I remember it used to go by a different … Read More
By ALSION CONNOLLY
If there’s any lingerie designer that understands the value of pulling out all the stops for a seasonal campaign, it’s Chantal Thomass! For as long as I can recall (perhaps the last 10 years?), the eponymous French lingerie brand has teamed with the incomparable Ellen von Unwerth to create its editorial campaigns. Each year, new collections are presented in full glamour with often coquettish, whimsical images. … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
There really is nothing so thrilling as when your favorite lingerie designer pairs up with your favorite model; the combination is magical! The recent collaboration between lingerie brand Dottie’s Delights and vintage style icon Miss Mosh is a match made in heaven. This is perhaps the third time the two have collaborated, and once again you can see why they were made for one another. In fact, … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Fraulein Kink is one of those brands that continues to impress me. I’ve been a fan for years (I once carried it in my old store Faire Frou Frou), and it pleases me to see that the products and campaigns are just as beautiful as ever. If you are unfamiliar with this brand, Fraulein Kink is a luxury lifestyle brand that specializes in high end bondage fashion … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Welcome to 2017! We are officially in lingerie tradeshow season, with upcoming events taking place in Paris, London and New York City during January and February. This is always an exciting time, as we get to see the latest look books for the FW2017 season. The excitement of discovering a new collection or even a new designer is thrilling, particularly to those of us who are lingerie … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
I have a not-so-secret secret when it comes to discovering amazing new lingerie brands. I often look to the specialized “boutique” lingerie trade events to see new designers they are promoting, and one particular event I can always rely on is The Lingerie Edit (TLE). If you aren’t familiar with TLE, they are a UK-based trade event that aligns themselves with independent, premium labels from the … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
The moment I arrived at the Sarah Brown London website, it was love at first sight. Just when I thought I had discovered one favorite must-have lingerie set, I immediately saw another to lust after. Not only are the images eye-candy, but the product descriptions are words that trigger excitement for me: scalloped trim, grosgrain, Chantilly lace, bows. As expected, the actual product does not disappoint. Each … Read More