By ALISON CONNOLLY
The world of luxury lingerie continues to reveal new talent, and it appears this year’s newer notable is E.L.F. Zhou London. This fashion-forward intimate apparel label features daring silhouettes and cutout details to create a full ensemble worthy of any seductress! The designer, Elf Yue Zhouhas, created this avant-garde bodywear brand in 2015 with the intention of merging lingerie with ready-to-wear. You can see where that could work, with the … Read More
There is no statement of empowerment quite like a lady in red. La Perla goes back to its couture roots with its Atelier collection and reclaims the pinnacle of exquisite lingerie design. Found on Facebook and always on Instagram.
Urban Muu Muu and Jammie Beans
SNOA and UGG
PJ Salvage
Mere Basics
J’Attire and Elila
Tutti Rouge
Christine Lingerie
Naja
Lise Charmel
Gilda and Pearl and The Muse Intimates
Lise Charmel
Empreinte
Simone Perele
Lahco of Switzerland
Le Mystere and Naked Princess
Zimmerli of Switzerland… Read More
Submitted by Britt Cruikshank, owner of La Silhouette Lingerie in Madeira, Ohio
La Silhouette Lingerie evolved out of my frustration with Cincinnati’s lack of luxury European lingerie shops and the brands that I grew up with, along with my genuine passion for helping women feel good about themselves from the inside out. I opened La Silhouette Lingerie in 2007 to bring a piece of Europe to the Midwest in Madeira, Ohio. I grew up shopping … Read More
One of the cardinal rules of retail merchandising is the simple fact that a merchant has about 15 seconds to seduce a customer before she or he disappears into the dust. It does not matter if it’s a brick and mortar store, an on line boutique or a brand competing for a buyer’s attention. When I was trained, ions ago, on the Executive Training Squad of the venerable Abraham & Straus, now part of the … Read More
It’s funny how the generations roll over on each other. There seems to be this timeless lock, inexplicable in its emotional impact, but clarified by the familial items that anchor our memories. I have been thinking a lot about my mother since my grandson was born. She was such a wonderful grandmother: we used to call her Mary Poppins. There she would be, crawling on the floor under a card table fort in her perfectly … Read More
Shell Belle Couture
As I was explaining a few days ago, with intimates “it’s all about the details”. Yes, technical prowess is critical for fit and function, but with Intimate Apparel, it’s the special touches that transform a style into a seductive and elegant art form. Unlike outerwear, which gets visual support from accessories, shoes, jewelry, even cosmetics, undergarments are constrained by the very fact that they sit so close to the skin and must … Read More