Lucy B – Pinup Lingerie
Lucy B makes vintage inspired lingerie that includes babydolls, lounge wear, camisoles, chemises, shorts, skirts, and bra & panty sets. I can’t help but think it reminds me of Gwen Stefani circa 1996, when No Doubt first got big. Their collections have names like Peaches, Sweet Tart, Bo Peep and Starlet that make you think [...]
November 3, 2009 by Marissa
Filed under Lucy B, Retro Lingerie, Vintage lingerie
What Katie Did Lingerie Autumn/Winter ‘09
What Katie Did specialize in ‘faux vintage’ lingerie and corsetry inspired by designs from the 1940s and 1950s. The label is having a great year with prestigious new stockists including Liberty of London, the succesful launch of the What Katie Did Gold Label and huge sales successes of their Glamour shapewear range.
Here’s the scoop on [...]
August 15, 2009 by Mandolina
Filed under New collection, Retro Lingerie, Vintage lingerie, What Katie Did
Kiss Me Deadly’s New Range
I recently bought some new pieces by Kiss Me Deadly, and remembered why I love this brand! I wanted to see more, and when I went to the Kiss Me Deadly website I was happy to find pictures of the brand new range. The new style is Diamond Van Doren, the photos for which are [...]
July 31, 2009 by Kelly
Filed under Kiss Me Deadly, New collection, Vintage lingerie
Fred and Ginger for Men and Women
Fred & Ginger makes lingerie for Men and Women. We’ve seen a slight increase in this approach from Ida Gullhav and from Under the root, both of whom offer articles for both genders. The line is produced by Victoria Holt. Victoria has been working in the fashion industry for many years and [...]
March 4, 2009 by Rene
Filed under Fred & Ginger, Victoria Holt, Vintage lingerie
Dreamy Maidenform Ads
You may have seen the long-running advertising campaign Maidenform produced in the 40s, 50s, and 60s where a woman dreams she did something in her Maidenform bra. From the mundane (”I dreamed I went shopping in my Maidenform bra”) to the exciting (”I dreamed I starred on television in my Maidenform bra”) to the improbable [...]
March 4, 2009 by Kelly
Filed under Lingerie Ad campaigns, Maidenform, Vintage lingerie
Jennifer Brown’s Under The Root – Structured Undergear
Jennifer M Brown is the seamstress and wizard behind the brand Under the Root. You can find her offerings on Etsy. Brown makes custom, made-to-order undergarments for ladies and gents. She claims that the offering is made from the Hands and Minds of the Elves and takes inspiration from circus arts, [...]
February 26, 2009 by Rene
Filed under Etsy, Handmade Lingerie, Jennifer Brown, Under The Root, Vintage lingerie
New from Morgana Femme Couture
Last March I introduced you to Morgana Femme Couture, “lingerie with an edge.” The fierce, exciting brand has always had some seriously sexy lingerie to choose from, but there hasn’t been much news to share with you since last year. Luckily, we just heard from Morgana with an update about MFC! The company has moved [...]
February 6, 2009 by Kelly
Filed under Corsets, Decadent Lingerie, Morgana Femme Couture, Overbust Corset, Underbust Corset, Vintage lingerie
New Lily Gold Label from What Katie Did
What Katie Did, a favorite brand for retro-revival lingerie, has just released their first What Katie Did Gold Label range! The luxuriously designed Lily range uses limited edition lace Katie found in Paris last September. Later, when looking through old vintage pieces, they found a late ’40s underwire bra Katie found in Portobello over 10 [...]
January 24, 2009 by Kelly
Filed under New collection, Retro Lingerie, Vintage lingerie, What Katie Did
Gilda & Pearl: Glamorous, Handmade Lingerie
Gilda & Pearl is the kind of sweet and timeless lingerie you would expect to see in a fairytale – perfect for someone very feminine who is looking for something luxuriously self-indulgent. The totally handmade pieces are made of silks, ribbons, and lace, and are inspired by screen glamour of the 40s and 50s. The [...]
January 6, 2009 by Kelly
Filed under Gilda & Pearl, Handmade Lingerie, Retro Lingerie, Vintage lingerie
What Katie Did Gold Label
On 15th January 2009 What Katie Did launch their Gold Label range. What Katie Did Gold Label will be a forward order line, with the first range being available exclusively through What Katie Did.
What Katie Did Gold Label will be more exclusive than their standard lines, using more expensive fabrics and being aimed at the [...]
December 16, 2008 by Mandolina
Filed under New collection, Press Releases, Vintage lingerie, What Katie Did
New Holiday Collection from Secrets In Lace
TLP favorite Secrets In Lace has just released their new Holiday Collection, and it is stunning! The very first thing I noticed is the rich jewel tones: deep red, festive green, warm gold, and an icy silver. These fresh, modern shades are found on the nostalgic styles of circle stitch bullet bras, silky full slips, [...]
November 19, 2008 by Kelly
Filed under Christmas, New collection, Retro Lingerie, Secrets in Lace, Vintage lingerie
Vintage Vixens – Tra-La-La Lingerie
Are you a vintage vixen? Then you are in luck! A number of brands are going the retro route with inspiration from the 40’s and 50’s. A new brand, Tra-La-La Lingerie, joins the ranks of those doing vintage. And, believe me, they are doing it very well! Tra-La-La has taken the flirty, playful, and fun elements of that era [...]
September 8, 2008 by Krista
Filed under Babydoll, Camisole, Hipster, Lingerie Ad campaigns, Retro Lingerie, Spring, Tra-La-La, Vintage lingerie







