Bamboo Lingerie

Oémée: French Lingerie

September 18, 2008 by Rene

Oémée is a manufacturer of lingerie in France. Oémée is focused on the 30-50 year old demographic including wives and mothers. The designs are classic and only flirt with racy in some of the thongs. The choice of fabrics is consistent with the demographic. In addition to the traditional tulles, satins, microfiber, and organzas, Oémée also makes use of bamboo for many of their new designs.

Oémée produces only a small number of pieces which makes the choice of a floral print interesting since it is found in several different products for this year’s collection. Shopping is available from the Oémée site. Bras run about 40 to 55 € (~55-75 US, ~35-45 UK). Knickers run 25-40 € (~35-50 US, ~20-33 UK). Oémée offers a cleverly worded guarantee; roughly translated to “100% seduced or your money back”. They do offer international sales with appropriate shipping costs. Oémée also offers a home sale program. Photos courtesy of Oémée. Visit the site at www.oemee.com.

Cosabella’s Fall Sex and the City Collection

September 12, 2008 by Krista

The hype surrounding Sex and the City: The Movie has long faded and many of us are already anticipating the rumored sequel. However, Cosabella is keeping the energy of the four ladies going by reintroducing the Sex and the City collection for fall. While the collection may include different styles, colors, and textures from the original collection released back in May, it continues to keep the sexy and sassy essence of the show and the characters. Available in stores now, just weeks before the September 23rd DVD release, the second Sex and the City collection is guaranteed to be a blockbuster.

Carrie is bold. For fall, the Carrie collection, including a camisole, brief, and g-string, is bold as well. In a vibrant pink called Lipstick, each piece is created from a new, scallop edged lace.

The classy Charlotte collection again uses the eco-friendly bamboo, but adds a 3/4 sleeve top perfect for the crisp autumn nights. The collection, including the long pants and low-rider thong, are available in an earthy Sage.

The sassy Samantha collection doesn’t disappoint! Complete with a bustier, low-rider hotpants, and a low-rider thong, the Samantha collection features a spotted black and tan feline print in tulle with black lace trim.

Miranda is polished, but playful. For fall, the Miranda collection again uses the contrasting tulle and lace combination, but in Cocoa and Pink. The collection includes a soft bra, low-rider hotpants, and a low-rider thong.

Cosabella is sold at retailers worldwide including Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, and online at Chic Mystique, Bare Necessities, Asos, and more!

Cosabella Goes “Green” for 25th Anniversary

July 20, 2008 by Kelly

Cosabella has just released a Fall 2008 Essentials Collection that will be a little kinder on the world. The new Eden Bamboo range is designed in a soft, luxurious blend of modal (made from the pulp of beech trees) and innovative bamboo fibers in natural colors like onion, carrot, ecru, radish, earth, and sage. The loungewear is simple but girly, with small ruffle details on the camisoles, babydolls, boxers, quarter sleeve top, thongs, and pants.

Other styles out for Fall 2008 are made of traditional fabricsand feature lingerie and sleepwear in bold colors, vintage-inspired laces, tattoo styling, and signature prints. For a bit of a flirtier touch, there is plenty of metallic embroidery, Swarovski diamontes, oversize florals, and shiny microfiber.

This is a great collection to celebrate Cosabella’s 25th anniversary! The company was founded in 1983 by Ugo and Valeria Compello. The company has headquarters in Miami, Florida, and the swimwear, apparel, hosiery, loungewear, and lingerie are manufactured in Italy. You can find Cosabella at Figleaves US and Chic Mystique, or use the store locator on the Cosabella website.

Zimmerli of Switzerland Launches “Attitudes”

July 16, 2008 by Mandolina

I have never heard of this luxury label, Zimmerli of Switzerland, even though it has been in business for over one hundred and thirty five years. In fact, their slogan is “The World’s Finest Underwear”. And while they may be a luxury line, when you view the page of stockists, you only find one online retailer. Admittedly, in the company profile, they state that Zimmerli is a micro-niche and when I did an internet search, many sites did come up so most likely their supply chain is not as narrow as the website suggests. But the undergarments do look beautiful and the price is certainly one that suggests luxury so I wanted to take a moment and mention the brand.

Zimmerli offer camisoles, underpants and pyjamas in cotton, wool, silk, bamboo and Pureness micromodal adorned with delicate pieces of stretch French lace. Their newest ladies’ collections for 2008 are Belle de Jour, a stretchy, skin-friendly fabric knitted without side seams and perfect for keeping the skin dry, as well as, Attitudes, made with the finest Pima cotton and enhanced with Lycra for perfect fit. This is a simple but elegant collection containing a v-neck tank top, sleeveless shell, short and long sleeve shirts, rio bikini, regular panty and hipster panty.

Having a quick peek at their older collections, I am sorry that I did not know about this label earlier.

Urban Fox Lingerie – Eco-Conscious 2008 Collections

June 16, 2008 by Brenda

Urban Fox, “lingerie for the knockout” has released both their Spring and Fall 2008 collections. A fabulous looking eco-lingerie label made of organic cotton and bamboo, the designs and colours are inviting. Pictures of models reading books and in acrobatic poses like at the circus make Urban Fox garments look very comfortable. In addition to the environmentally friendly materials, the undies and loungewear are all handmade.

Boy shorts, matching camisoles, lace undies and beautiful long stockings make up this collection in pink, cream, blue, yellow and gray. One pair of panties even comes lovingly decorated with hand painted stars.

Created by designers Lizzie Cook and Megan Power, in 2006, they both realized that there was a void in the organic lingerie market and at the same time, they knew they had the abilities to design their own small label. At present, the website does not offer online ordering so international sales are not possible. It appears as though they are only sold in two boutiques in California but for such a new and upcoming label, they are sure to become very popular.

Their official website has way more photos, so check it out!