The John Lewis Romance Collection in ivory lace is considered the bridal line that includes a strapless bra, bustier, thong, boyshorts, and garter belt. Sleep or loungewear is found in the soft cotton Jacqueline Spa Grey Collection comprised of a long sleeved pyjama top, drawstring waist pyjama pant and belted robe.

Moving on to the Geisha group of bustier, bra and shorts, this is a sexier style with red orchids on black satin and delicate lace embellishments. Fun and flirtatious is the Renee Camelia ensemble consisting of pink underwire bra with lace highlights around the breasts, pretty thong adorned with sweet bow and lace legs, and the feminine shorts with lace waist and legs. The cotton beetroot pink polka dot bra and panties are just as cute with perfect spring elements.

While all the John Lewis lines are fun, sexy and downright beautiful, it appears that the sizes run small from size eight to size fourteen, limiting the number of women who might wear the line. But then who would have imagined finding such nice lingerie while looking for bed sheets?

As well as the John Lewis brand of lingerie, the store stocks luxury lines by Fantasie, Lejaby, Gossard, Royce, Freya and Elle Macpherson.

A simply stunning collection, Geisha has been developed to bring fun and femininity in to the range for AW07. The Exquisite Austrian embroidery brings life to the collection with a full cup bra and a classic brief shape, complemented with padded balcony bra and thong. Choose from passion pink or classic black to spice up your underwear draw.

Bringing a touch of opulence into the collection, the new Faberge range is rich with embellished Italian embroidery, colour and sensuality. Seductive use of florals and soft mesh fabric sends out messages of love and passion. Comprising a padded balcony bra with matching brief and thong, the range is available in Siberian Jade or Mulberry hues.

Diamante detail with chiffon bows continues to adorn the feminine and truly elegant Cherub collection. The highlight for this season is the new oriental blue colourway that injects a classic influence into the range. The elegant Mosaic range distinguishes itself using intricate Austrian embroidery with delicate finishings and a guipure edge. Colours are kept simple with rich cranberry being introduced for this season. The Rhapsody range incorporates oriental influences of delicate lace and new fragile colours of buttermilk and new chestnut. The Glamour Lace range is an elegant and simple collection featuring sensual and luxurious lace alongside beautifully delicate detailing. Choose from white and black and for AW07 soft mocha.

Other collections in the Charnos range include Love Affair that provides the answer to every bride’s needs, The Hourglass range for women wanting to achieve the ultimate hourglass figure and the Skinvisible range continues into AW07 in a choice of skin colours to suit individual skin tones and adds fashion to function.

Charnos lingerie is stocked in over 750 stores in the UK including John Lewis, House of Fraser, Fenwicks and Selfridges. Please visit www.charnos.co.uk to view all the Charnos collections.