A few months ago, Erin Featherston and Cosabella announced a collaboration. The two brands would be working together on a line of new bridal lingerie. The pieces combine the simple silhouettes Cosabella is known for, with the playful whimsy Erin Fetherston has built her brand on. Though I haven’t seen this collection in person, I do think it’s very pretty. The soft bralettes and side-tie knickers look like something I […]
To many people, French lingerie is the best in the world. Many famous lingerie brands (Chantal Thomass, Aubade, Simone Perele) had their beginnings in France, and that country’s cachet as the center of all things fashion certainly helps that reputation. While I didn’t start my lingerie journey with French lingerie, I have to admit that Huit is an excellent introduction to the world Lingerie Française, especially for smaller busts. I […]
While in NYC a couple of months ago for next season’s lingerie market, I had the opportunity to preview the upcoming Spring/Summer 2014 collection from Fantasie, a brand within the Eveden Group. I am a sucker for gorgeous lingerie photography, and I think these campaign images are done exceptionally well. It’s all very English lady of the countryside; “I’ll take my tea and scones in the solarium of my estate, […]
One thing about me, I can never have enough silk, which means Blackbird Underpinnings’ Maven collection is exactly the kind of luxury lingerie brand I like to to talk about on TLA. Based in Oakland and founded in 2012 by Marin Camille and Julia Zolinsky, Blackbird Underpinnings is locally crafted in San Francisco and inspired by the daring flappers of the roaring twenties and the fierce ladies of the tumultuous […]
Luxury lingerie can sometimes feel like a bit of a lottery. It’s really expensive, for one, which means it’s supposed to be good quality, but we all know that’s not always the case. And there’s nothing more disappointing than realizing you’ve paid a bunch of money for a brand name – and not much else.
