Playful Promises: Shanghai Boudoir Fall 2009
Emma Parker is the designer behind the Playful Promises lingerie brand and she does not disappoint with her Fall 2009 collection. The mood of the collection is Shangahi Boudoir, described as, “Be seduced by the sophisticated romance of 1920’s Shanghai. Reflecting the explosion of creativity, within the decadence of this sparkling city, and oozing with [...]
November 20, 2009 by Marissa
Filed under Emma Benham, New collection, Playful Promises
Introducing Second Base Demi-Camis!
Santa Monica manufacturer, JL Horn Apparel, has launched a new line of cropped camisoles. Second Base Demi-Camis solve the age old problem of too much cleavage by providing extra coverage where you need it most. Where traditional camis can cause bulk and bunching under your favorite low cut tops and wrap dresses, Second Base is [...]
November 16, 2009 by Krista
Filed under Camisole, Comfortable, Jennie Horn, Second Base
Slinkies: Made by Niki’s New Everyday Line
Made by Niki, the brand that makes shapewear glamorous, has just introduced their newest collection, Slinkies. Slinkies is a line created for everyday wear – they will still make your body look its best but the pieces are seamless and aim to become invisible under your clothes. Made by Niki describes the new collection:
Grippy on [...]
November 15, 2009 by Kelly
Filed under Made by Niki, New collection, Niki McMorrough, Shapewear, Slinkies
Gilda & Pearl Lingerie for Winter 2009
Gilda & Pearl is a stunning range of beautiful lingerie that will bring out the siren in you. The ultimate in luxury, every piece is handmade to order in the UK – ensuring not only does every piece look fabulous but feels it too. Unique designs draw inspiration from old school glamour whilst [...]
November 11, 2009 by Mandolina
Filed under Diane Houston, Gilda & Pearl, Handmade Lingerie, New collection, Silk Lingerie
Hoff by Hoff – Scandinavian Design via Lingerie
The Danish designer Mette Hoff’s line Hoff by Hoff (no relation to David Hasselhoff!) is a refreshing collection of lounge wear and intimates. You can see the clean minimalist Scandinavian design influence in her pieces. Mette Hoff went to school in Copenhagen at the Danish Design School. Her work for private labels inspired her new [...]
November 11, 2009 by Marissa
Filed under Hoff by Hoff, Mette Hoff
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 [...]
November 7, 2009 by Marissa
Filed under New collection, Phillip Lim, Phillip Lim 3.1
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 [...]
November 6, 2009 by Marissa
Filed under Boudoir, Catwalk, Trelise Cooper
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 [...]
November 2, 2009 by Mandolina
Filed under Fashion, Jennifer Brown, New collection, Under The Root
Luca Lingerie now available in the US
Luca Fashion, a label that’s been getting a strong fan-base in South America and Europe for quite a few years, is finally moving into the US market. Our friends over at Bella Bella Boutique will be stocking the brand for the first time, and announce it on their site as: “Designed in Miami and Made [...]
October 29, 2009 by Mandolina
Filed under Bella Bella Boutique, Claudia Luca, Luca Fashion
Andrea Billard Lingerie New Collections
Andrea Billard Haute Lingerie is proud to present their new luxury lingerie collections; “Monte Carlo” and the new Limited Edition Collection “Valentina”. Gorgeously glamorous without compromising on comfort, the UK brand offers limited edition sets and innovative designs in high quality fabrics. The Sheffield based company is also delighted to let all of you know [...]
October 28, 2009 by Mandolina
Filed under Andrea Billard, Craig Fleming, Limited edition, Luxury Lingerie, New collection, Sarah Beake
Shakira’s Bordelle Cover
Bordelle Lingerie designer Alex Popa created this unique bra for Shakira’s cover shoot for I-D Magazine’s November 2009 issue. It looks like a latex and nylon combo – and even though it was designed especially for the South American superstar, Bella Bella Boutique owner Aline Machado let us know she’s pretty confident she special order [...]
October 27, 2009 by Quick Blurbs
Filed under Alex Popa, Bella Bella Boutique, Bordelle
Shibue Strapless Panty gets updated
Back in May, Kelly introduced you all to the Shibue Strapless G-String, a ’system’ that “uses medical-grade adhesive to stick to your skin, which means that the you have the benefit of the fabric liner – and nothing else”. The Shibue people just informed us about the fact that their product has gotten a serious [...]
October 21, 2009 by Mandolina
Filed under G-string, Jenny Buettner, Shibue







