For any of you who are not horse lovers, it is not easy to explain my passion. It is not about riding the horse. It is all about being with her. The best part of the sport is, in my opinion, about touch and what it does to my essential being. It is a powerful, immensely private emotion that lifts me from daily tedium into another stratosphere. I am in … Read More
My mother had the most exquisite diamond engagement ring, a round stone embraced on one side by a semi-circle of tiny diamonds and on the other, rubies. Set in a platinum band, she bequeathed it to my sister, as it should have been. My sister had beautiful hands. Me, not so much. I never really understood the necessity and didn’t want a diamond ring when I decided to marry. I’m … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Whenever I’m in need of lingerie inspiration, my go-to brand is Carine Gilson. Even though fashion styles come and go, Carine Gilson’s designs remain a constant; which is a good thing considering her works are costly enough to be considered “investment pieces”.
If you’re familiar with the concept of luxury lingerie, then you are undoubtedly familiar with this brand. In fact, Carine’s eponymous label is the … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
It is my pleasure to introduce Studio Pia; a luxury lingerie brand that represents beauty on many levels. The obvious allure is visually represented in its debut collection (made up of three ranges featured here), and its not-so-obvious beauty is revealed in its ethical design/manufacturing process.
Founded by Pia Conaghan in 2016, Studio Pia established itself as an ethically-crafted label based in the UK. The company’s … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Perhaps the first (or only) lingerie brand that comes to mind when I consider the term avant-garde is Murmur. For the last few years, Romanian designer Andreea Bădală has been creating standout collections of luxury prêt-a-porter with a risqué lingerie twist. The lines between the two are completely blurred in such a way to give the customer the freedom to wear pieces as either innerwear or … Read More
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