Plaid, a pattern usually associated with kilts, lumberjacks, and grunge rockers, can now be found on…..lingerie? Just in time for cozy winter months ahead, this unexpected pattern is even hotter on push-up bras and garter belts from Jezebel, Victoria’s Secret, and Frederick’s of Hollywood. I have to admit, I’m surprised none of these brands took advantage of the obvious photo shoot idea of a lingerie model seducing a big burly mountain man. But these pictures are still pretty good, regardless. 😉
Winter
Argentovivo Lingerie & Corsetry Fall/Winter 2007
Another brand new Autumn/Winter collection, this time by TLP favorite Argentovivo. Photos are from both the corsetry and the lingerie (Prive’) line, and I love Love LOVE them. I’ll have to go check out the pieces for myself too, though — seeing as the Argentovivo pieces always look stunning on photo.
Don’t you just adore the bustiers? I’ve always loved the Argentovivo corsets, but the bustiers look even better in this collection. Check all the pieces out on the Argentovivo website — it’s very pretty!
I’ll obviously keep you all posted of stores stocking these pieces — expect an update soon!
Charnos Lingerie Autumn/Winter 2007
Offering a touch of grace and glamour with fifties, Hollywood inspired themes, Charnos maintains a chic and sophisticated collection for A/W 2007. Straight from the catwalk, bold prints with delicate detailing dominates the ranges with florals strewn across vintage lace creating gorgeously feminine collections.
A simply stunning collection, Geisha has been developed to bring fun and femininity in to the range for AW07. The Exquisite Austrian embroidery brings life to the collection with a full cup bra and a classic brief shape, complemented with padded balcony bra and thong. Choose from passion pink or classic black to spice up your underwear draw.
Bringing a touch of opulence into the collection, the new Faberge range is rich with embellished Italian embroidery, colour and sensuality. Seductive use of florals and soft mesh fabric sends out messages of love and passion. Comprising a padded balcony bra with matching brief and thong, the range is available in Siberian Jade or Mulberry hues.
Diamante detail with chiffon bows continues to adorn the feminine and truly elegant Cherub collection. The highlight for this season is the new oriental blue colourway that injects a classic influence into the range. The elegant Mosaic range distinguishes itself using intricate Austrian embroidery with delicate finishings and a guipure edge. Colours are kept simple with rich cranberry being introduced for this season. The Rhapsody range incorporates oriental influences of delicate lace and new fragile colours of buttermilk and new chestnut. The Glamour Lace range is an elegant and simple collection featuring sensual and luxurious lace alongside beautifully delicate detailing. Choose from white and black and for AW07 soft mocha.
Other collections in the Charnos range include Love Affair that provides the answer to every bride’s needs, The Hourglass range for women wanting to achieve the ultimate hourglass figure and the Skinvisible range continues into AW07 in a choice of skin colours to suit individual skin tones and adds fashion to function.
Charnos lingerie is stocked in over 750 stores in the UK including John Lewis, House of Fraser, Fenwicks and Selfridges. Please visit www.charnos.co.uk to view all the Charnos collections.
Pleasure State Autumn/Winter 2007 Lingerie
Autumn/Winter collections are breaking out all over the place! This collection is from Pleasure State, rich with ornamental designs and committed to being aesthetically pleasing – not everyday practical. The brand says of their two collections:
The strong ornamental theme in design for Pleasure State Couture and Pleasure State White Label Autumn|Winter 07/08 collections is juxtaposed between past and future. Not an anecdotal retrospective but a truly modern interaction between historical references and design adapted for modern end-use.
The baroque and Spanish touches are quite dramatic and lend themselves to fulfilling Pleasure State’s philosophy: that creativity and functionality should coexist (they loathe the smooth-bra trend, which is very practical but a decidedly less-sexy lingerie sphere). Crafted corsets (with nostalgic construction) have a presence in the collection, as do fabrics inspired by table linens, crochet stylings, and old lace mantillas. So you can see where these “historical references” come from! It is also worth noting that Pleasure State announced they hope to bring back the thong, which has been falling out of fashion lately with the prevalence of boyshorts – a trend we noted in the forums. Do you think they’ll succeed?
Lise Charmel Autumn/Winter 2007
New photo’s from the Lise Charmel Autumn/Winter 2007 collection, straight from the Lise Charmel website! I actually adore the pics and have to say it’s a great idea to also check the L.S. website to check out the video they have on there!
We’ll be posting some of their swimwear photo’s too — expect pretty pieces from that collection too! Bare Necessities also has some Lise Charmel pieces, check them out!