By Layla L’Obatti
Flashforward/ Flashback – Dottie’s Delights Schools Modern “Bettie’s”
Flashback: Provocative poses made Bettie Paige an icon of sexual revolution. Then there was also that jet-black hair and matching black lingerie set with hi-waist garter with stockings and heels that still make a Bettie today.
Flashforward: If Bettie Paige were alive, she would most definitely be wearing this Dottie’s Delights Millie collection, reminiscent of so many of the … Read More
By Layla L’Obatti
Flashforward/ Flashback ~ Mary Green having a Marilyn Inspired moment
Flashback: Marilyn lounging in a sheer black tulle/chiffon negligee in this 1952 photo by P Halsman.
Flashforward: This simple yet stunning number from Mary Green with its inset panels and godets, makes that Marilyn era glamour accessible to the modern woman
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 … Read More
By Layla L’Obatti
The Delicate Art of Lace Then & Now ~ Carine Gilson
Carine Gilson 1930's Slip
Flashforward: No one carries on the beauty of lace applique in the lingerie world quite like Carine Gilson, her stunning pieces are unique in both their craftsmanship and beauty – with modern colors and silhouettes inspired by the classic tradition.
Flashback: The most delicate lace required an attention to detail and skilled … Read More
by Moira Nelson
Here’s your most recent Intimate Affairs report providing you with the inside intimate scoop on happenings in the world of Lingerie!
I hosted Bra La Mode’s “Let’s Get Intimate” Intimate Affair Trunk Show at VMV Hypoallergenics in NYC this past Friday, April 13th. It was a ton of fun dollin’ around with Erica and Courtney from Dirty Dolls Lingerie and Darlene Campbell from Campbell & … Read More
By Layla L’Obatti
I remember one of the most thrilling moments I had as a student at FIT was when we got to visit the museum and view selected pieces from their archives. If we were lucky we’d get to put on white gloves and handle the garments, and to a designer that ability to turn something inside and out and understand its construction is as priceless as the historical … Read More
by Layla L’obatti
What’s Old is New will be the theme of this column, and in many ways that is a recurring theme in life and design for me. Clothing has been made for many centuries, and my view on design is that we don’t often reinvent the wheel as often as we modernize it. The idea of vintage inspiring current trends is perhaps itself “vintage” or old news. The … Read More