The collection is currently available in basics, black and ivory, with navy and green arriving in April – just in time for spring!

Want to check the pieces out in person?  Live in (or close to) NJ?  Lingerie shop, Bardot, in Millburn, NJ will be hosting an exclusive trunk show on April 15th!   (The date has been updated.)  Meet designer, Layla L’obatti, and check out the Spring/Summer collection.  During trunk show hours (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.), enjoy 10% off all purchases!

Enjoy!  Don’t forget to tell them TLP sent you!

And just because Valentine’s Day has come and gone doesn’t mean you can’t partake.  Make any day a holiday when you slip into one of these numbers because they are definitely meant to be enjoyed the whole year through.  And with wedding season just around the corner, any of these luxurious pieces would be perfect for the bride-to-be in your life.

And speaking of weddings.  A bride-to-be can easily choose any item from the collection and add it to her wish list which connects with the wonderful wish list site, Wishpot (previously mentioned on TLP), which will allow her friends and family members to know just what she wants to take away on her honeymoon!  Don’t let the brides have all the fun either single ladies!  Go ahead and add a robe or babydoll to your wish list for your birthday or just because.

Ready to shop?  Don’t forget to include the special discount code exclusively for TLP readers!  Now through February 28th, enter TLPlovesBTS for 20% off your order of all Specimens of Seduction merchandise.

Need to purchase after the 28th?  Be sure to sign up for the email list, Fan on Facebook, and Follow on Twitter.  Each of those social networking features will get special discounts so keep your eye on your inbox, news feed, and tweets!

Happy shopping!

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I’m sure you are as excited as I am for this opulent and exquisite line to finally be available for purchase.  The collection will hit stores in January and will also be available on the site.  (However, if you just can’t wait, contact sales@btslingerie.com for both wholesale and personal orders.)

Just to whet your appetite even more, see below for some photographs including amazing detail shots, the designer behind the scenes, and the photos from the photo shoot.

For more information on the Layla L’obatti collection, see the website.  While you are there, don’t forget to check out the rest of the BTS collection.  Enjoy!

Special thanks to designer, Layla L’obatti, video editor, Vincent Welch, and photographers, Bob Nittoli and Larry Baglio.  Your work is INCREDIBLE!

For those of you interested in a more sophisticated look, the Layla L’obatti for BTS collection is for you.  Elegance, opulence, and glamour are evident in each stunning piece.  Surround yourself in decadent satin and lace on a special day or any day and you’re guaranteed to feel like a million bucks!

Readers, while the buyers will get their first glimpse of the collection next month at Curvexpo New York, you will have to wait a few more months to get your hands on Between the Sheets. But it’s never too early to start drooling over the collection. Since my words alone won’t do them justice, see the rest of the images below and visit the Between the Sheets and Layla L’obatti websites.  Enjoy!

Special thanks to photographer Larry Baglio for sharing these amazing shots with us!

The first collection is still under production so there aren’t photos available yet, but based Ms. L’obatti’s previous work, we know it will be impressive!   In the meantimee, find out more about the designer and her inspiration on her site, LaylaLobatti.com.  If you want to be the first to know all of the new developments, be sure to sign up for the newsletter.   Also, check out the video highlights from the 2007 show below.  Stay tuned!

Beginning BTS and Dream:

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BTS Dream 2007 Trailer:

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BTS Dream 2007 Show Blooper Reel:

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Christina Tammera
This flirty and fun spin nautical theme (right down to the sailor hats!) charmed the crowd and truly put the naughty in naughty-cal! I love the retro simplicity of the navy halter neck piece – a fit that would be flattering on any woman, including the beautiful model. I love the red accents and detailing, especially the shoes. Anchors Away!

Layla L’obatti
Up close and personal with Layla’s “Dreamcatcher” collection, we find another charming (and very wearable) corset with a very contemporary menswear feel with a beautifully feminine edge added by the boyshorts. This stylish set was modeled by Rowthania, one of the lovely models who truly owned the catwalk.

Lorraine Wladessa
My pictures did not do Lorraine’s collection justice! I enjoyed the red and cream polka dot piece as it revealed a bit of couture. My favorite was the bra and skirt set for the great attention to detail and abundant use of texture. I love the criss-cross of ribbon detail, especially the peek-a-boo back as well as the combination of Swiss dots and animal print. Original and intriguing for sure.

More info on the BTS website! Thanks to Bob Nittoli for the photo’s! Hopefully there will be more to come!

Tell me a little bit about Between the Sheets and how it originated.
Every year FIT’s Associate’s Degree Program would have an Intimate Apparel Fashion Show. The year my classmates and I were to present our work, it got canceled. We were going to be the first class with out a show and we wanted a chance to showcase our work. So we pulled it together and here we are 3 years later.

It’s been interesting. The show has grown each year. All the designers and models all volunteer. We all wanted a chance to build our portfolios. So there is a lot of group togetherness with the event.

So what happens now that you are graduating?
I’ve learned so much about the industry through it all. I want to start my own business. I want to turn BTS into a line featuring young design talent. I guess I’ll start with my own collection first.

I want to focus on creating a brand that supports a healthy body image. You noticed all types of women were our models, plus sized, different ages. My philosophy is that lingerie is for all women and a way for them to feel good about themselves. That’s why I was standing there as each model came out just to tell them how great they looked and just encouraged them.

I’d like to see the brand showcase individual philosophies and eventually move into production. My passion is to share these philosophies with everyone.

Where do you get your inspiration?
From things I find beautiful although that can sometimes be things like this weird weather lately. I can find beauty in lots of unusual places like how sunlight hits water in a gutter. I like to see the beautiful in the ugly and transform it. I translate it through my designs, which interpret how I see the world.

How did you decide upon this great location?
We wanted a place that was big that had an atmosphere that fit our theme. This actually was the space I wanted 3 years ago. It was my dream space, but we were just not big enough then. We were so excited to have it as our venue this year. So it is really fulfilling my dream. (Thus the title of the show – Dream 2007)

Anything else you want our readers to know about BTS, you, etc.?
I’m the ultimate multi-tasker. A Jane of all Trades. I’ve done a little bit of everything from the website to the graphics. I’m a positive person and just want to develop promote social awareness of positive body images.

The show was a dream realized for sure. Each designer prepared a collection around the theme of “dream” from “Summer Daydreams” to “Boudoir Dreams” and Layla’s collection, “Dreamcatcher.”

I was impressed by the level of quality, professionalism, and detail in the designs. There were many times throughout the night where a particular garment or color scheme or element would strike me for its great attention to detail similar to that of my favorite high end pieces.

One of my favorite collections was “Dreamgirls of the 50’s” designed by Lorraine Wladessa because as you well know, I absolutely LOVE the vintage look. I particularly enjoyed the contrast between the vibrant red and rich gold used throughout the designs, unlike anything I have seen. The collection evokes that 50’s ladylike charm with serious sex appeal! I particularly loved the look of this bra and skirt combination which I thought of as a naughty secretary.

A contrast to the vintage 50’s feel was the “Spy Dreams: Undercover” designed by Caitlin Evans featuring this interesting number. This probably what Sydney Briscoe really wears behind closed doors! The simplicity of the black matched with the edginess of the chains is quite the combination.

Layla’s “Dreamcatcher” collection combined platinum and black, another striking color combination that gave an aura of elegance and sophistication. My favorite piece in the collection was the corset. Isn’t it divine how it laces up in the back? Very sexy for sure!

This is just a taste of the juicy items featured in the show. Stay tuned for even more coverage of the show next week with more pictures and more commentary. There’s so much more to say! I haven’t even done justice to the amazing, confident, and BRAVE models! In the meantime, best of luck to Layla and all the designers. Visit Between the Sheets for more information on all of the designers and their collections as well as those fearless and fierce models.

Founded in February of 2005 by C.E.O./Designer Layla L’obatti, BTS merges high fashion with underground edge, already garnering a cult following of lingerie lovers everywhere as well as industry professionals. By giving student designers a platform on which to express their talent and creativity, BTS aims to provide a means of experience and exposure beyond the classroom.

“The goal of Between The Sheets is to give young designers a chance to channel their fantasies, desires and dreams into collections which are shown in a real-life setting, building their confidence, exposure, and networking skills as they head out into the competitive world of fashion,” explains L’obatti.

Inspired by the elusive and seductive nature of dreams, L’obatti chose the theme “What Dreams May Come,” for this year’s presentation. Approximately twenty designers (L’obatti included) will send looks down the runway, featuring their visions and dreams for the future of intimate apparel. The cutting-edge collections will span all that the industry has to offer, from flirty corsets, bras and panties to sexy sleep, day and swimwear.

Want more info? Check out btsfashionshow.com — they’ve got all the scoops!