Inspired by Queen Victoria, the Victorian Gothic era, and other things dark and exotic, the Fall/Winter collection features intricate details, interesting patterns, and intriguing designs.

Fall/Winter 1, currently available in stores, is inspired by Victorian Indian Summer with unique collections including Wild Life, a exotic, safari inspired pattern (incorporating zebra, leopard, and tiger markings!), Language of Flowers, featuring pops of a bold, floral pattern, Oriental Beauty, inspired by Persian palace architecture, Salomina, inspired by the geometry of Persian carpets, and Queer Pets, featuring an embroidered monogram as an accent to both the bras and panties.  Each group in cludes a variety of bra styles including padded plunge, padded plunge balcony, unpadded plunge balcony, and padded french balcony.  Corresponding panties include a thong, brazilian short, tanga, brief, and short.

Fall/Winter 2, Dark Fever, explores a parallel universe.  The Deamon collection, named after the wild animal alter egoes of The Golden Compass, include accent prints of snakes against raspberry red and leopard against chocolate brown.  The show stopper?  The animal print trims are zippers!  Hot!  The other collections include Dark Victoria, a classic floral lace pattern of black on grey inspired by the  elaborate mourning fashion of Queen Victoria, Beautiful Bat, black microfibre accented with leather and inspired by Victorian Gothic Horror and lady vampires, Masked Ball, black microfibre accented with ruffled elastic trim and edgy miniature gunmetal studs, Divination, featuring prints of 19th century copperplate writing and mythical creatures inspired by fortune telling and tarot cards, and Secret Society, a black stretch mesh featuring prints in silvery grey flock.  In addition to the bra and panty styles listed above, this range features a very sexy waspie in Dark Victoria, knitted top in Beautiful Bat, jersey top and eyemask in Masked Ball, suspender in Divination, and a body (aka teddy), peek-a-boo unpadded plunge, and stockings in Secret Society.

Christmas Crackers is the theme for Fall/Winter 3.  Collections include Key to Deliverance, black velvety flock on black mesh is accented by tiny patterned keys in gunmetal is inspired by A Christmas Carol, Red Xmas, a poinsettia colored collection sprinkled with glittering rhinestones, The Spirit of Christmas, styled with engraved flowers in deep purples and accented with a favorite phrase of Marlies, ‘Let me lead you elsewhere to that boundless space where your spirit is already free,’ Christmas Baubles, a ribbon braid  accented holly red microfibre celebrating the Victorian tradition of decorating a fir tree, and Global Fireworks, the Swarovski crystal adorned, Platinum collection which pays tribute to New Year’s Eve celebrations.  Again, the collection features a range of mix and match options for bras and panties and also include stockings in The Spirit of Christmas and suspenders, a babydoll, and a nightgown in Global Fireworks.

Marlies Dekkers bras range in sizes from A-F (including some maternity styles!) and panties XS-XXL.  Check Marlies Dekkers or your retailer for specifics.  Marlies Dekkers is sold at leading retailers including Journelle (where I just bought mine!), Neiman Marcus, and Honey’s Lingerie.

Very special thanks to the AMAZING photographer of all these looks – Carin Verbruggen.  What phenomenal photos!!!

The range will consist of 5 new groups featuring 4-5 styles each.  With price points ranging from $14 – $26 for bottoms and $38 – $48 for bras, full busted ladies will be able to have plenty of pretty options in their drawers.  Bra silhouettes include Half-Padded, Padded, and Wire Bras each featuring support-adding components like side boning and power netting essential for the 30-40 D – G range.  Panty styles include Boyshort, High-Waisted Brief, Bikini, Thong, and Tanga Thong in sizes XS – 2X.

See below for a glimpse of the collection (there are more additional colorways for each style!).  It will be available before you know it!  We will keep you posted on exactly when and where you can buy Parfait.  Let us know what you think.

La Senza’s Movable Gel Push Up Bra features customized gel pads that you can remove or move from one cup to the other. In solid colors and with smooth lines, it looks like a great everyday bra. It is available at LaSenza.com and select La Senza stores in Canada.

For something a bit prettier, the Jezebel Coco bra, Wacoal Petite Embrace Lace bra, and Chantelle Courtisane bra are so pretty and have removable push-up pads. All three are available at Bare Necessities.

For special occasions, Ultimo has a Miracle Solution Strapless Multiway Bra with removable gel cookies.

You can even find swimwear with removable padding, like these suits from Bond-Eye (both available at Figleaves).

If you want to find more, visit your favorite lingerie retailer’s website and search for “removable pad” – but be sure to read the description before buying to make sure your bra of choice has adjustable padding!

Some of the new easy to access features on the site include Shop by Size and Shop by Color right from the opening page.  You’re also just one click away from Bridal, Gifts, and Sexy Sleepwear.  Choose from a number of colors, patterns, fabrics, and styles.  There is something for everyone!

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Diablotine is a sassy, yet elegant range featuring retro-striped satin.  The complete look contains a padded bra (with ribbon and lace detailing), mathcing thong, and corresponding (and very sexy) waistcincher accented with lacing.

Sensuelle is a delightfully sexy set composed of tempting tulle and exquisite embroidery.  Available in a wired bra and coordinating brief.

Enjoleuse is sweet and sophisticated.  Made of soft microfibre, the range features a contrasting organza trim.  Choose between a wired bra and molded bra and between high leg knickers and flirty thong.

Sentimentale is an opulent lace and taffeta combination.  Both the molded bra and wired bra feature an organza knot in the center.  Match with a brief or thong.  And don’t forget the waistcincher to complete the look!

For more on Rosy, see the website.  Rosy is available at stores worldwide.  For you lucky NYC ladies, Rosy has recently arrived at Journelle.  Enjoy!

Lou will be vying for Best Coordinated Outifit with its everyday classy Music Hall collection. The demi cup bra and matching lace short each features an intriguing geometric embroidery, subtly scalloped edging, and a glamorous, crystal bound bow. The full collection, available this fall in Saphir (a rich navy) and Vison (the mocha color pictured), also includes the options of a full cup or foam pad bra (both through size E) as well as a bikini or thong, each with the signature flair and detailing of the collection. Music Hall is both stylish and versatile as the pieces provide a more fashionable alternative to a boring basic set.

Lou can be found at a number of retail locations including Intima Carmel, Trousseau Chicago, and Les Cent Culottes. Look for the collections at a store near you. Also, be sure to check back next week for a full post-CILA wrap up and see how all of your favorite brands fared.

* Intimate apparel buyers interested in attending the CILA Gala should contact Marjorie Walker at ContoursMag@verizon.net for information on obtaining tickets. * (Hurry! The not-to-be missed event is Monday, August 4th!)

Breadth of Serenity is just that indeed! A clean, white double layered mesh is topped with a vibrant, royal purple scrolling embroidery, which immediately transported me to the Mediterranean in my mind! The group has something to offer everyone. The lightly lined balconette bra accomodates cups A-D, while the lightly padded full coverage bra fits C-F cups. Both feature the delicate, scalloped straps as well as the coordinating organza bow with a crystal tear drop charm.

Bottoms include a g-string hipster, bikini brief, and boyshort. All of which include the organza bow detailing in addition to their own unique elements including additional embroidery, pleating, and a key hole. In true Pfiff style, you’ll not only look fabulous from the front, but from the back as well! The group is complete with both a camisole and chemise. Mix and match to create new, opulent looks every night of the week.

For the ultimate in sophistication, Dramatic Entrances pairs a soft, tactel microfiber with Leavers lace and mesh. The palest green is accented with an inky black in a group reflecting the Art Deco style. Again, amazing detailing is featured throughout and sizes A-F are provided options through the fashionable demi padded push up bra and lightly lined full coverage bra.

The tanga features a unique, lined mesh cut out detail in the back as well as a double banded side while the wide-side thong features detachable garters! For more coverage, choose the hipster. Additional options include a lightly padded underwire bustier and a chemise with an adjustable tie back. This group is so fantastic and detailed, it could have been called Dramatic Exits as well!

Of course, the Pfiff year-round, continuous collections (including Lavish Bouquet and Moments of Seduction) are always available in stores.

To purchase the new collection, you’ll have to wait a few more weeks, but the continuous collections and Autumn/Winter 2007-2008 are currently available in department stores (including Macy’s West) and boutiques. Online, shop at Star Boudoir.

More to come on the Autumn/Winter collection!

And if you wonder how anyone can dress elegantly and scantily at the same time, you only have to review the 2008 collections to get your answer. 100% silk print with lace inlay highlights the Calypso line with creamy colours and glorious floral designs. Who could resist walking around in that beautiful chemise all day?

Take a peek at the Madeleine line and you know that this lingerie speaks of luxury and elegance. Pretty lace, flower details and exquisite finishings around the waistband and legs of the panties as well as the straps of the bras.

The Panache line is more bold and daring in hot pinks mixed with blacks and golds. And if you are looking for something a little more casual but still pretty and feminine, try the Pennyfarthing made of 100% cotton.

Truly, Elegantly Scant is a fabulous lingerie company who exhibits qualities of fun and whimsy, elegance and luxury, and sexy and alluring. Looking forward to the upcoming collections, and will obviously be keeping you posted of those here on The Lingerie Post!

Konrad is one of the high end lingerie brands in Poland. They were established in 1990, and are sold in most of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. I know that probably conjures up images of Russion shot-putters and steel reinforced bras, but it couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact I understand before the war Warsaw was a major centre for fine lingerie in Europe. Konrad produces fashion lingerie. They have a permanent collection and release new collections a couple of times each year. Konrad bras are made by hand, using very high quality materials, much of it from France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland.

The quality of construction is very high, and the bras are a very well fitting. We’ve been realy impressed with the stock that has arrived. The embroidery is good quality, and they are all finished off well. Most of the Konrad bras are push up bras (with removable soft pad inserts).

I like the photos attached. I still feel like “I have to see this before I’m convinced”, but I’ll probably be doing that in the near future. I promise to keep you all posted!