The 1950’s-inspired bridal lingerie set is absolutely stunning in ivory silk with brocade panels, comprising of a balconette bra, cincher girdle and brief. The underwired bra features brocade and pintuck quilted cups, ruched silk straps and gold hardware. The steel-boned lace-back cincher girdle sits under the bust and provides an excellent waist reduction whilst also shaping the hips, with quilted and brocade panels and detatchable ruched suspender straps. Matched with the silk brocade briefs and some pearls, this lingerie set is ideal for retro brides. (Balconette bra: £95, Cincher girdle: £135, Brief: £35)

For more control over the tummy and hips, the steel boned longline corset girdle provides wonderful curves all the way from the bust line down to the hips. Again created from pure ivory silk and a delicate ivory brocade, the corset girdle features four detachable ruched suspender straps with gold hardware, back lacing and quilted hip panels. Wear with Maxine’s matching balconette silk bra to complete this glamorous shapewear ensemble. (Balconette bra: £95, Girdle corset: £295, Brief: £35)

The unique waistcoated bra, suspender belt and brief set is handmade from ivory pure silk and brocade with pintuck quilting to create a luxurious ensemble – a must-have for any lingerie connoisseur! The waistcoated balconette bra fastens at the back with mock front lacing and features pintuck quilting panels. The set is completed by matching silk brocade knickers and a front-fastening suspender belt with detachable ruched straps. (Waistcoated bra: £135, Suspender belt: £55, Brief: £56)

This attention-grabbing futuristic ensemble is FairyGothMother’s absolute favourite, available in black silk with pintuck quilting. The underwired plunge bra has quilted panels on the cups and fits perfectly with the steel-boned girdle corset, designed to cinch the waist whilst also shaping the hips and tummy for maximum impact. The four black suspender straps with silver hardware are detachable, and a matching brief is also available. (Plunge bra: £125, Girdle corset: £325, Brief: £56)

On the left is a black chiffon playsuit. The price is £245.00. It is a sheer one-piece garment with silk covered buttons up the front. On the right is bow back bandeau and knickers. The bandeau is silk with a large black bow in back for £71.00. The coordinating knicker is £49.00 with a solid silk front and polkadot mesh panel in back.

Baby Grand offers roughly twelve sets comprised of 16-18 pieces. They plan to offer limited edition pieces likely around Christmas and Valentine’s Day. The inspiration for the pieces is a love of 1940s and ’50s screen siren glamour, this is a label that takes inspiration from the classic pin up girl, with a sprinkling of the film noir femme fatale, and brings it up to date for the modern boudoir and beyond.

On the left is the mint babydoll slip. It is priced at £155.00 and made from French silk chiffon. This is strapless and you can also pick up the matching knicker. On the right, the babydoll camisole. This is slightly shorter than the slip and is £145.00.

Every piece is made in-house and the label prides itself on sourcing high quality materials. Baby Grand features 100% silk in many forms including chiffons, satins, and crêpes. Photos courtesy of Baby Grand.

One the left are super high girdle knickers known as the Uma. They have silk and stretch netting and a single Y-suspender on each leg for 89.50 UK. This is shown with the Celia pasties in simple black for 22.00 UK. On the right, the Lilly Waspie Corset. It is a silk satin piece with crinkled chiffon covering four layers and boning. This is for corset trained waists and is 279.00 UK. It is shown with the halter-top, triangle-cup Isabella bra in pink for 49.50 UK and the Joanna string with crinkled silk for 35.50 UK.

On the left, the Rapunzel play (79.50 UK) suit with two silk bows on the front and a third silk bow in the middle of the back. The latter can be used to gently tie the hands behind the back. This is paired with the Mary string made from a fine lace front panel, small pearl accent, and not much else for 32.50 UK. On the right, a different look at the Emma bra and the Theresa knickers with the bows attached, see below.

On the left, Bunny knickers are gathered silk with a French opening and bow in back for 59.50 UK. Paired with the Mindy bandeau in black silk for 32.50 UK. On the right, the Josephine under bust corset 382.50 UK, with the open cup Emma bra shown with detachable bows for 69.50 UK, shown with the Theresa knickers without the detachable bows for 59.50 UK, and the Anna knee socks with bow accent under the knee for 25.00 UK.

Photos courtesy of Mint Siren. Shop at Mint Siren.

Musa Collection

Classically refined yet undeniably seductive. This collection refreshes a traditional look by complimenting delicate stretch lace with strong and bold silk accents.

Nora Collection

Lustrous silk and delicate lace create a look that is sweet, yet super flirty. Rich, deep colored silk is contrasted by striking lacework in this indulgent collection.

Shopping at Nancy Meyer — prices: not unpainful.

Miss Lala has created a luxurious collection of silks and velvets in jewel colours and vibrant prints (some exclusively by Miss Budd) for Winter 2008 — They are available from the new Miss Lala’s Boudoir store in Monmouth Street (London) and Harvey Nichols from August 15th 2008.

More info can be found on misslalasboudoir.co.uk!

As on our ‘Chocolate’ menu, our new theme ‘The Sweetie Shop’ ’ will be designed for the P&S goddess, with all the naughty & nice of candies in mind. Influence for your sweetie indulgence were being drawn from the era of classic Hollywood glamour, feminine pin-up sirens and 1950’s and 60’s ultra ladylike swimwear patterns. The indulgence itself is taken from delightfully traditional British candies and musty candy shops, hard-boiled sweets & picks a mix creating a scrumptious canvas for us to play upon.

The sweeties on offer to you will have roots in the community of all sweetie fanatics, though those of you who are not familiar with our selection will develop a Moorish taste for them! Presenting ‘The Custard Creams’ as the opening assortment, this vibrant collection is laced with the irresistible color palettes of a traditional hard-boiled sweetie.

The opening menu includes soft bra, brief, thong & robe. Flavors available for your indulgence include Apple & Custard Rhubarb & Custard and Banana & Custard. The custard creams are scrumptiously crafted by hand with the finest silks, incorporating luxurious silk sashes to be tied in delicious bows and details such as silk covered bra straps to appeal to your sweet tooth…

Michelle Patrick – Patrick & Skinner
Designer of the scrumptious Patrick & Skinner label, director and extrovert lingerie-fanatic. Her homepage is located at patrickandskinner.co.uk.

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Camille is a wonderful collection of silk panties, chemise, babydoll, bra, suspender (garter) and string. Three selections of panties, French knickers, hip-hugging briefs, and string thong, make purchasing a difficult choice. Blue flowers with black accent embroidery meticulously placed over the pink or blue silk with a tiny bow on the knickers’ waistband, ribbon detailing on the briefs, and brown stretch ruffle on the thong are all elegant designs. Matching underwire bra and suspender work perfectly with the thong creating a very sexy yet stated outfit. The babydoll with lined embroidered cups, delicate, adjustable straps and cross over front combines with any of the three style panties making a sweet little ensemble. But the chemise is striking, made of six panels, lace bust, deep lace hem, and tiny bows adorning the hem and middle of the breasts.

Tivoli, a more revealing collection than the Camille as the garments are not lined in the bust area, includes a camisole, French knickers, bra, briefs, suspender, chemise, nightdress and string panties. Sumptuous, three-quarter length nightdress is exciting with its pretty laced, single side split, tiny rosebud, spaghetti straps and lace bust.

Both the camisole and chemise are equally pretty. But the Tivoli thong is even sweeter than the Camille as the silk is completely covered with stretch lace in the shape of a panty ending with a tulle frill.

Further, Sulis Silks’ luxurious plain silk kimonos match in colour to the above selections allowing the purchaser to add more pieces to their own collection. Based in the UK, Sulis Silks ships internationally and offers sizes from ten to twenty.

Presently Sophistikitten offers three styles of knickers including French Knickers, Silk French Knickers, and the Tie Side Silk Knickers. All three designs are luxurious bringing the wearer back to an era of elegance, romance and class. They are offered in sizes 26 through 38 and international shipping is accepted.

The French knickers are made of georgette, a delicate, translucent fabric, with six panels for best fit, side openings with shell buttons and a wide waistband that should match with one’s natural waistline. A 1940s style knicker, they are offered in both peach and eau-de-nil.

The silk French knickers are the same design as the basic knickers but instead of georgette, they are made with pure silk satin in dusky pink, black, red, rich chocolate and deep emerald green.

Lastly, the Tie Side Silk knickers are again very similar in design but use a side tie instead buttons as closures. The large sash type bow is integrated into the waistband allowing the knickers to look elegant and preventing the sash from being lost. Made from pure silk satin, the colors are dusky pink, black, red, rich chocolate and deep emerald green.

For any woman craving to wear luxurious, authentic 1940s knickers, it is probably worth the wait to have one of these masterpieces specially sewn.

More info? sophistikitten.net!

This summer, our readers who are more modest can indulge in chiffon and lace “big knickers” that completely cover their assets. While there are plenty of trailing bows, g-strings, and barely-there panties, there is a distinct lack of the trademark “butt cleavage” this season. If that’s your favorite way to show off all that work you’ve put in at the gym, you’ll have to spring for the more expensive Damaris styles. I am especially excited about the Coral Lace and Electric Moss Satin & Peach Lace sets; they are so vibrant and perfect for a bright summer day!

You can find these styles at Figleaves (UK/US), Mio Destino, or the Damaris/Mimi Holliday website. If you order directly from the official website, check out our sales section to learn how to receive a free pair of Mimi Holliday knickers during the month of May!

While the collections are available in New York, Russia, Tokyo, Spain, and all other corners of the globe, the Carine Gilson boutiques in Paris and London are the line’s real pride. The website describes the Parisian boutique,

The boutique boasts a warm, intimate atmosphere in a palette of powdery colours, with soft golden lighting, renovated mouldings, a pretty changing room and birds of paradise that add to the Garden of Eden atmosphere. This delicate world offers a showcase in which Carine Gilson’s couture underwear reveals its full charm. The pleasure it creates is like a pause in time, a delicious moment for oneself snatched from the grasp of a busy day.

The only problem? You probably can’t afford it. A simple lace g-string is $200, a chemise will set you back almost $1,000, and a bra is about half that. But if you happen to have that kind of cash sitting around, you can find these beauties at Nancy Meyer or at the boutiques listed on the Carine Gilson website.