French knickers

Luva Huva Lingerie

June 11, 2008 by Brenda

Pretty knickers and bra tops in exquisite silks and cottons with fancy bows, frills and little button adornments are the signature garments of Luva Huva by Joanna Ketterer. A London, UK designer, Joanna graduated from the Surrey Institute of Art and Design in 2004. Initially creating wall hangings, she felt that she wanted to design items that would be more practical and that used gorgeous fabrics. She tried sewing a pair of knickers and saw that there was a market for unique, luxury underwear so she decided to focus on the pretty underpants.

Luva Huva Lavender and Cream Knicker

All of her knickers are handmade and orders are taken through Joanna’s website and small offline shops. A sweet and delicate collection, there are seven pictures of available knickers on the website ranging in colours of pink, blue, purple, yellow, peach and red in both solid colours and prints. Because the knickers are made from end of line remnants and throw away pieces, I would assume that the colours and prints seen are not the actual material that is received. It appears as though when ordering, the customer chooses the design and provides all information relating to her choice of knickers.

Further, the knickers come in two types, both French with the open leg, and Anglaise with elastic around the leg. The key ingredients in the making of the beautiful knickers is comfort and feminine styling and one can clearly see by the photos that these are definitely made for classy ladies. The bra tops are triangle shaped tops with tie strings around the neck and under the bust.

Luva Huva Cream Border Anglaise Knickers

Although the website seems to be from 2006, there are many recent testimonials throughout the internet from women indicating that the garments are excellent quality and beautifully made. Considering the raw materials are scrap pieces of fabric, this tiny eco-lingerie label is truly decadent.

Sulis Silks Lingerie – New Spring Catalogue

May 27, 2008 by Brenda

Sulis Silks Ltd. has launched two new collections, Tivoli and Camille, with their May spring catalogue. And the individual pieces are incredible! Indeed, silk is always a gorgeous lingerie fabric but the Camille ensemble in delicate floral embroidery on semi sheer net and silk is decadent and heavenly. Tivoli is a pretty aqua colour stretch lace on pure silk that sweeps the wearer off to faraway lands with its dreamy feel.

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.

Sophistikitten Knickers

May 22, 2008 by Mandolina

Sophistikitten is a little online shop that specializes in gorgeous knickers from the classic designs of the 1940s and 1950s. All items are hand made to order and generally four weeks time is required to fill an order. Custom size orders are not accepted but the company does accept custom orders on fabric or colour if either can be easily sourced.

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.

Sophistikitten Knickers

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!

Collette Dinnigan for Target Australia

April 2, 2008 by Kelly

Following a long line of partnerships with well-known designers, Target Australia has teamed up with Collette Dinnigan to create a line of lingerie to be sold in the budget chain. Dinnigan’s traditional line is a high-end Parisian favorite. The new line, named Wild Hearts, will begin to show up in stores in just two weeks (the official launch date is April 17). The Wild Hearts range will be continually updated and replenished at least until the end of this year, and Dinnigan has said that she hopes the collection will become a permanent fixture in Target intimates departments. She said,

“My teaming with (Target) was never a one-off…I wanted to do this with a company that could grow it as a big department in their stores, and I think, especially in lingerie, they need a good quality product.”

Collette Dinnigan for Target Australia

Wild Hearts will include French knickers, corsets, chemises, bras, and panties in champagne, cream, raspberry, black, and chocolate. I, for one, am jealous of our Australian readers. You’ll have to let us know how you like the products once you get to see them in person!

Loulou Loves You Lingerie

March 31, 2008 by Bert

Loulou loves you is something else! What started out as a small range of knickers only a couple seasons ago has turned into a serious lingerie collection. Each piece from the Loulou Loves You line is hand made using high quality fabrics, great attention to detail and particular care has been taken to make the sizing realistic.

Like I said, this all started with knickers, the designer’s big addiction, but right now the collection consists of matching Boudoir Jackets (totally frivolous but oh so satisfying!) as well as garters and bows which double as hair pins and brooches.

When we asked the designer her views on her lingerie she said: “I would like to see buying lingerie to become as popular as treating yourself to a haircut or getting your nails done. Lingerie is in that bracket, something that makes you feel good about yourself. I think all women agree that when you are wearing something beautiful under your clothing then you feel all the more attractive. Lingerie doesn’t need to be for your partner, it should be ultimately for you, then of course he or she gets a bonus treat too!”

Currently you can purchase Loulou Loves You through their own online shop and also at the luxury lingerie boutique ‘Dirty Pretty Things’ in Sydney, Australia. Check out the official Loulou loves you lingerie site too!