“A sensual whisper from the Ancient East the scent of erotic tension and undeniable attraction perfumes the moonlight air of passionate lovers… A collection inspired by the ancient Orient… Delicate black lace and tulle creates a contrasted overlay on red-coral silk, inspired by the dragons of traditional Chinese mythology.”
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Angels Carrying Savage Weapons Debutante Collection
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Angels Carrying Savage Weapons, but they just recently released their new Debutante collection, and it’s an occasion to spotlight them again! The Debutante collection is painfully gorgeous. The boudoir panels, bustle skirts, and brocade are as luxurious as it gets, and will make you feel like Victorian royalty! Made with satin, raw silk, brocade, lace, crystals, and pearls, the collection of 10 corsets and matching knickers are some of the most decadent items we’ve seen in a long time. There’s even a collectors set – the Vivienne designs are numbered, and once the final number is reached the artwork will be archived and never used again.
(Am I the only one who really, really loves that model’s blazing red hair? I wish I could pull that off!)
You can find the Debutante collection and all other pieces on the Angels Carrying Savage Weapons official website, along with some pretty new hat designs. I have to admit that I’m not sure where I could wear these creations, but they sure are fun to look at! You can also buy many pieces from this and other collections from La Magia.
The $122,000 Thong
The Triumph Luxurious Diamond Thong was displayed at the Viva La Eve lingerie fashion show in Singapore on Thursday, blowing attendees away. The black lace thong, worth $122,000, is encrusted with 518 brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 30 carats. The indulgent effect was finished off with 27 white gold tassels.
The model, Danielle Luminita from Romania, was wearing the thong (and nothing else) as she was carried down the runway by two male models. The thong was commissioned by Triumph International, and the spokeswoman said that the thong would be dry-cleaned before going on display. “It’s a signature piece, obviously we aren’t going to sell it.”
So how does it feel? Luminita said backstage, “It is very comfortable. It’s not heavy or scratchy or anything.”
EnVie Lingerie’s Specialty Sizing
Knowing that you need a bra and not being able to find your size is very disappointing. But you are one of the very many lucky women if you know of the company EnVie from England. They pride themselves on having something to fit any woman, big or small, because their specialty is making unusual sizes that are not readily found elsewhere.
A family run business for over ten years, Jane Mills, the owner, has over twenty years experience in the lingerie industry. In addition to their own handmade lingerie, the company also offers lingerie and swimwear from other name labels that offer odd sizing. Many of the 2008 lingerie and swimwear collections are now available on the EnVie website.
The outstanding feature about this company, that caught my eye, was the fact that they sell hundreds of different laces by the meter for custom made pieces. The customer chooses the lace that she likes and the designers start sewing. This is ideal for matching other pieces or finding the perfect colour to wear under a particular garment.
Customer service seems to be paramount with EnVie as the company offers specialty services such as converting bras that are now too small, cutting patterns to remake a bra that has been discontinued by the manufacturer, offering phone orders, website help and in shop orders as well. Personal one-on-one appointments are also encouraged. Some of the labels carried by EnVie: Panache, Playtex, Anita, Ultimo…
Jockey’s Underwars: Another Form of March Madness
Here is the U.S., there is a phenomenon known as March Madness. Over the course of 3 weeks, 65 college basketball teams compete in a single elimination tournament to determine the National Championship for the year. The American basics brand, Jockey, has taken its own spin on the madness with Underwars! For a chance to win $25,000, regular folks drop trou and compete head to head in an undies only dance-off! Complete with a tournament bracket, this competition is guaranteed to amuse!
There are still spots left in the competition, so if you feel motivated and know you have the moves, set up the camcorder and start shaking it in your skivvies! Click here to upload and enter. Not that bold? Still want to get in on the fun? Feel free to choose your favorite and vote on the head to head challenges!
Want to know more about Jockey? Check out the collection for both men and women available at Bare Necessities.