Phillip Lim 3.1 Ventures into Lingerie

The iconic womenswear designer Phillip Lim has expanded his portfolio to include swimwear and lingerie.  His debut collection was released just in time for the 2009 Summer season.

True to his design aesthetic, his pieces are classic with playful feminine details.  It includes simple, understated pieces with gorgeous embroidery, beading and embellishments. There are chemises, bra and panty sets, boyshorts and bralettes in the lingerie collection, and they will be sold under the name ” 3.1 Phillip Lim Initials.” When asked why he chose that name, he responded, “Because it’s the initial thing you put on, before you put on clothes.”

His Spring/Summer collection was so perfect, I can’t wait to see what he dreams up for Fall/ Winter!

Victoria Beckham and What Katie Did in Harper’s

We just saw on What Katie Did’s blog that Victoria Beckham is wearing a WKD bullet bra in the opening page of a fashion spread in this month’s Harper’s Bazaar. This is the first time the brand has appeared in a Harper’s editorial – congratulations, What Katie Did!

It looks like the bra Victoria is wearing is the same one we featured in our recent article about the “pointy bra” trend – here’s the link if you want to purchase one for yourself.

Trelise Cooper – Victorian Boudoir from New Zealand

Trelise Cooper describes her designs as luxurious, colorful and avant-garde. With no formal design training, her collections are creative and take you to a comfortable place. Trelise explained, “Because I am untrained I approach my designs in an unconstrained way and I feel a freedom in this. It is unconventional but it means outcomes are not limited by traditional boundaries.”

The lingerie pieces have a very Victorian, baroque feel with rich satins, deep blacks, ruffles and silk. They are seductive, mysterious and somehow fun at the same time. How can you go wrong with names like Sex Bomb, Slice of Heaven, Love in Mist, Happy Frillmore and Shake a Tailfeather??

Her pieces are sold in exclusive boutiques in UK, United States, Paris, Rome, Singapore and Australasia.

Japanese Blossom Collection by Calvin Klein

I just came across Calvin Klein Underwear’s new Japanese Blossom collection, and I am smitten! The collection is small (a contour bra, hipster, and chemise) but gorgeous. The graphic blossom print is accented by touches of black and it looks like it would be perfect for any season – the colors suggest the fall, but the flowers bring warm summer days to mind!

If you’re interested in buying these for yourself, head to cku.com to purchase. For a limited time, you can also get 20% off the most expensive item in your order – visit our sales page for the code and details.

“Pointy Bras Make a Comeback” – Daily Mail

The Daily Mail recently declared that pointy bras are making a comeback. Citing recent Louise Golden and Jean Paul Gaultier catwalks, DM claims that the surge in sales “is indicative of a desire to celebrate women’s curves that has followed previous periods of economic turmoil.” A spokesman from John Lewis said,

“Sales have shown that women are no longer hiding their breasts under minimiser bras but embracing their assets and using them to their advantage….Throughout the last century the trend for feminine pointy shaped bras experienced a renaissance following times of a toughened economy, marking a return of unabashed femininity as women seek to have more fun with fashion as a form of escapism.”

John Lewis also reports that some of their best “pointy bra” sellers are Fantasie’s Belle range and Triumph’s Doreen bra (both of which can also be found at Figleaves).

Personally, I’m not entirely sold on the idea that this is all a result of the recent economic turmoil. I think retro styles in general have been becoming more popular in recent years, so it only follows that more vintage-style silhouettes would also come into popular fashion. The hit television show Mad Men has also definitely done its part to glamorize these classic underpinnings to perhaps a whole new group of shoppers. But whatever the reason, I think we can all agree that it’s a fun silhouette to add to your lingerie drawer, and any trend that helps diversify the lingerie available to us is a good thing!

If you’re interested in trying out this trend but the bras pictured above aren’t pointy enough for you, you may want to consider a bullet bra. Bullet bras are the attention-grabbing, conical bras that you might think of when you conjure up images of Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, and other “sweater girls.” You might be able to find authentic vintage bullet bras if you’re an adept second-hand shopper; otherwise, What Katie Did and Secrets in Lace both have good new versions modeled after vintage bras. They both also offer bullet bra pads, which will perfect that pointy silhouette.

Do you wear pointy/bullet bras, or do you stick to a more rounded shape?

Aubade Calendar 2010

Every year in November we try to show you a preview of the Aubade Calendar for the coming twelve months – and this November is no different! The gorgeous lingerie and awesome black&white photography we’re used to from Aubade is back!

As usual, large images of the full calendar will be on aubade.com soon!

A Warhol Princess: Princesse Tam Tam Fall 2009

The name Princesse Tam Tam pays homage to a film starring Josephine Baker, released in 1935. The spirit of this character embodies a woman that fights prejudice, a feminist, long before it was acceptable. Therefore, we can imagine the Warhol Princess collection will be edgy with some sexuality.

Each design offers several bra and panty styles to include half-cup bra, triangle bra, or push up bra. For the panties the bottoms come in hipster bikini, thong bikini, and boxer shorts. You have the option to choose your favorite combination. Tres chic! The printed stretch satin and delicate lace leave us wanting more.

The Parisian company also makes homewear (lounge wear as we know it) in the same colorful, whimsical style as their lingerie.

I am especially dying for the ANDY items, I LOVE the printed stretch satin in the Street Grey colorway!!

More soon on the Princesse Tam Tam site.

Elle Macpherson’s First Valentine’s Day Collection!

Elle Macpherson is venturing into new territory.  After years of success with her intriguing and vibrant collections, Elle is giving her fans something new – a Valentine’s Day Collection!  This exclusive, limited edition collection, featuring six sets and one chemise, is sassy and sweet.  Using classic Valentine’s colors of rich reds, precious pinks, and and beautiful blacks, the collection evokes both romance and seduction for any time of year.  Be flirty.  Be fabulous.  Be fun.  Be feminine.  In silky smooth satin or luxurious lace, you won’t be anything less than stunning!

See below for photos of each exquisite piece.  Don’t worry.  You still have a few months to side exactly what you want.  In the meantime, drool over these!

Lucy B – Pinup Lingerie

Lucy B makes vintage inspired lingerie that includes babydolls, lounge wear, camisoles, chemises, shorts, skirts, and bra & panty sets.  I can’t help but think it reminds me of Gwen Stefani circa 1996, when No Doubt first got big. Their collections have names like Peaches, Sweet Tart, Bo Peep and Starlet that make you think of the girls of the 50’s.

This is the place to go if you want the “Pin up Starlet” glamour look. Lucy B’slingerie features cherry print items, classic leopard prints, the quintessential high waist panty, and garter belts that inspire you to give your own Dita Von Teese performance.

Their items can be purchased on their website, http://www.lucyb.com or in stores. Prices range from $14.00 to $64.00 per item.

Under The Root – New Designs!

Rene introduced you to Under The Root in February of this year – and ever since then, designer Jennifer M. Brown has been developing new designs and trying out new things to come up with this beautiful new Under The Root collection for Fall/Winter (for sale at her Etsy boutique!).

It’s a stretch to really call Under The Root lingerie, but it feels wrong stigmatizing it as loungewear too. On her website, Jennifer seems to be struggling with the issue as well, creatively avoiding the issue by calling her creations “structures”.  To quote the Under The Root site:

“The structures are designed to connect wearers with their personal charm, burlesque nature, conscious responsibility and utilitarian character. [...] Each handmade structure reflects a use of materials guided by the grace of our human bodies. The designs display the nostalgia of the vintage eras they represent and the functionality and advancements of the twenty first century.”

It’s amazing to see the evolution from the previous collection, especially in the very delicate “Ivory Tower Playsuit Romper”. Please do head over to the lookbook of the whole collection at www.undertheroot.com/lookbook.

Whether or not we can call this lingerie – I don’t care: I’m loving these vintage “structures”.

New Styles from LuminoGlow

Remember LuminoGlow, the Australian glow-in-the-dark lingerie we’ve featured a few times on TLP? Well, we just heard from LuminoGlow and they now have some new styles to share with all of us! Just like past collections, these new pieces are made with stretch lace woven with luminous yarns to give them the power to be seen even when the lights are off.

What I really appreciate about LuminoGlow is that glow-in-the-dark lingerie is a concept that could easily be sold as a cheap novelty item; but instead of going the easy route, the brand creates gorgeous white lingerie that is great on its own. The glowing in the dark is just a bonus as far as I’m concerned! And this season’s “Boudoir” range is the best yet. Take a look:

Go to the LuminoGlow website to see more or to purchase (they ship worldwide!). Still have your eye on one of the older styles? Head to HerRoom or Yandy to get them before they’re gone (and get 10% off at Yandy with coupon code thelingeriepost).

Victoria’s Secret Luxe Holiday Collection

It’s almost time for the holiday season……. how does time pass so quickly? Thankfully we have gorgeous lingerie to help us deal with the holiday stress and madness.  Victoria’s Secret is now showing their sexy holiday collection online and in stores.

The collection features feminine chemises, babydolls, corsets, bustiers, and bra & panty sets in deep romantic reds, perfect to get you in the mood for a cozy winter night. The satin and lace based collection also includes girly details like ruffles, lace trim and garter belts.

Victoria’s Secret will also include their coveted bath and body Holiday collection. It will include delicious fragrance, shimmery body lotion, and their new scent VELVET Amber Blackberry. Also look for new beauty collections by Heidi Klum and Christian Siriano.

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