Latex

Ooh La Latex: Custom Latex Lingerie from London

July 2, 2011 by Kelly

When it comes to latex lingerie, I have to admit my knowledge is very limited. It’s an area of lingerie I don’t feel like I’ve explored enough-but every now and then, pictures like the ones below will have my jaw on the floor and have me asking myself “why not?”! I think you’ll agree, all of these pieces from Ooh La Latex are stunning!

Ooh La Latex is made by an experienced latex designer based in London. While the garments are offered in standard sizing, they can also be made to measure-for free! Ooh La Latex takes requests for custom items and can also alter designs a bit (for example, if you wish to have a different color). In addition to lingerie, they also offers latex clothing and accessories. You can find Ooh La Latex on Etsy or at OohLaLatex.com.

Très Bonjour’s Latest Collection on the Catwalk in Düsseldorf

August 6, 2009 by Mandolina

The young Très Bonjour label from Berlin combines elements of feminine and playful lingerie with a rather outstanding material: latex. I liked the first Tres Bonjour pieces we showed on TLP a lot, and I was a huge fan of their clubby catwalk show in December… Third time on TLP and third time I’m very impressed with the lable. This time – a catwalk show from BODYLOOK in Düsseldorf from the 26th and 27th of July)

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About the collection:

Warm and supple, cool and gleaming, timeless and futuristic – latex couture meets lingerie – deemed to be the secret weapon for special moments. Key elements of the intricate couture collection are delicate bikini strings, triangle bras and suspenders, as well as underwired bras, torselettes and panties. The whole collection is based on a mix and match principal, where each item can also be custom made to individual colour preferences.

Pastel colours complement crystal clear translucency. Strong graphical contrasts are set by combining deep-black and crème-white. Lustrous candy colours and algid metallic nuances create coquette accents in harmony with latexbows, French ribbons and glistening rhinestones. Artful accessories such as garters, short gloves, playful futuristic stockings and collars complete each seductive outfit.

More on tresbonjour.de

Très Bonjour Lingerie Catwalk Show

December 19, 2008 by Mandolina

With a central theme titled “Deep Sea Geishas” – guests of this runway show witnessed a symbiosis of stunning couture lingerie and latex swimwear as well as visuals and the finest electronic club sounds in one of the top locations in Berlin – Mitte.

As I said before when I introduced Très Bonjour to you back in October, I really do like the special and unique look these pieces have — and I love the whole atmosphere of this show. I’m pretty sure it was quite the party there… 🙂

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We also have some great photos from the event thanks to photographer JanAdler.com (AMM).

More Très Bonjour on tresbonjour.de!

Handmade Lingerie from Etsy

November 9, 2008 by Kelly

It’s time for more handmade Etsy finds! We’ve shown you lingerie in the past that is sold on Etsy.com, an online marketplace for craftsmen to offer their unique, handmade wares. These three shops look really promising, and there’s a selection for every budget.

HMSlatex has been around since 2006. At first, the founder began creating latex clothes for herself to wear while modeling. After she got great feedback and requests for custom creations, she decided to open up shop. Most of her garments are intended to be things that fetishists can wear on a daily basis, and her shop includes both clothing and lingerie (of course, I’m focusing on the lingerie!). HMSlatex makes bras, knickers, tank tops, dresses, and more. You can even choose the color of your garment, since each purchase is made to order. Since you’ll be investing a bit of cash to buy these garments, it may be worth it to you to pay an additional 30% fee to have your picks made to measure.

The descriptively named Vintage Opulence has a definitively unique victorian feel that helps you to induldge your girly, theatrical side. There is no lack of lace, ruffles, or satin roses in this shop! Sarah, the woman behind the shop, hand-makes, dyes, and hand-finishes vintage and vintage-inspired lingerie. Perfect for burlesque stars or just those who wish they were, Vintage Opulence offers extremely feminine bras, girdles, corselettes, bustiers, and waist cinchers in colors like dusty rose, powder blue, lilac, and ecru. I own one of the lacey waist cinchers in lilac and I love it! I am seriously considering the scarlet and ecru waist cincher, because it looks like a perfectly glamorous fit for these winter months. Vintage Opulence is relatively new on Etsy, but be sure to keep this one bookmarked – there will be a whole bunch of new pieces up soon!

Cheesecake Burlesque is like an overstuffed candy store for anyone who likes pasties and nipple tassels. With over 100 different designs, any girl would be hard-pressed to visit the shop without finding something she liked! There are the traditional burlesque styles made of sequins and tassels, but there are also the unexpected ones inspired by Betty Boop, seashells, strawberries, Hello Kitty, yin yangs, furry monsters, ducks, and much more. I can’t possibly describe them all, so you owe it to yourself to make a visit to the Cheesecake Burlesque shop and have a look for yourself. The shop supports The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue, a troop based in British Columbia, Canada. This is a great place to buy your first set of pasties or tassels, as each purchase includes tassel twirling tips, application instructions, cleaning instructions, common problem solutions, specialty double-sided tape, and a Cheesecake Burlesque collector card. If you think you’ve gotten so good at tassel twirling that you could be on stage, visit The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue’s website to apply for their open positions!

Très Bonjour Autumn/Winter ’08-’09

October 10, 2008 by Mandolina

Couture Latex Lingerie. Très Bonjour lingerie makes the kind of pieces that help lose the stigma latex lingerie has gotten over the years… It’s sexy, but not bold. It’s extravagant, but loaded with frills and playful elements. It’s still very much aimed at a smaller segment of the lingerie market — but I have to admit I’m liking the look of these AW08-09 styles…

Glamourous elements such as rhinestones, delicate satin ribbons and elegant frills have been added with a love for detail to create a harmony between alluring looks and the bold futuristic style of latex. A perfect example is the Nightflight thong in the pic below…

“The unique material combinations provide the wearer with a sensation where she feels naked but is dressed.”, said designer and label owner Viola Jaeger.

To finish with the words of the designer: “Feminine, exuberant and passionate all at once!”. More info on the Très Bonjour site…