This article is by Phoebe Waller. I caught up with lingerie designer Freyia Lilian Porteous, who gave me the lowdown on her current collection. Since graduating University and studying a BA (Hons) Embroidery degree, (which sadly no longer exists), Freyia has kept the ball rolling. By day Miss Porteous works as an au pair in Kington Upon Thames looking after two young children — “Lola is two and loves makeup, […]
I purchased this bodysuit for review. All opinions and thoughts are my own. I really dug into the Spring 2013 lingerie offerings this year, in part as a psychological “screw you” as a cold month full of hailstorms and thunder that rolled through the south. I told myself that by the time things were made and shipped, the weather would be better and I could actually wear them. Happily, I […]
Being immersed in the lingerie world, I often come across radical products that seem outlandish and unbelievable to the average consumer. While my coworkers and I pause to share a laugh and move on, I can’t help but wonder who comes up with this stuff — and who really buys it? We designers are constantly encouraged to think outside the box and reach far into the depths of our creative […]
If you’re a fan of silk lingerie, this post will make you very happy! For those unfamiliar with Ayten Gasson, we’ll start with a quick primer. Ayten Gasson is a UK-based designer who creates beautiful silk pieces and supports both ethical and local lingerie production. Her fabrics and laces are sourced from local factories and her collections incorporate Organic silk and Peace silk. Check out the rest of the pictures […]
It’s about time lingerie received the recognition it deserves! Last month was the first ever Lingerie Fashion Week, held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Six designers proudly debuted their Fall 2013 lingerie collections to an eager crowd of editors, bloggers, photographers, journalists, and a even a couple of celebrities. It’s a signal to the fashion world that lingerie is a growing industry. The lingerie market, which also […]
