As much as a I love that classic, femme, pinup aesthetic, I’ve recently become more and more enamored of lingerie (and swimwear!) with a bit of an edge. I’m talking straps everywhere, and no lace (or the color pink) anywhere. I’m a big believer in the notion that there are many ways of being feminine, and I love that indie designers are taking risks and pushing the boundaries of what’s […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For this week’s Lingerie of the Week, I’m loving the smooth, architectural, no-frills look of Rosy’s ‘Attachante’ bra set. Available for £74.00 (~$113.66) from the British lingerie retailer Hepburn & Leigh, this bra and panty is a unique and interesting take on the retro look. I think the strong, graphic lines are a nice departure from the usual lingerie, and as an added bonus […]
After years of hovering just off the radar, Stephanie Kuhr of Dottie’s Delights had a major break last winter with her Bricolage collection, which enamored press and retailers alike. Winter must suit Stephanie well, since her upcoming A/W range, The Sweet Gwendolyn Collection, is just as strong as last year’s line. Inspired by the vintage fetish illustrator, John Willie, this collection is a bit darker, and brings to mind film […]
Last winter I had the pleasure of shooting with noted pinup photographer Edson Carlos, and photos from the second of the two sets we did together have been released. As much as I liked our first set, I think I like this one even better; I feel like a dame from a vintage pinup magazine! And, of course, as I mentioned before, Edson’s a dream to work with. The girdle […]
I always love talking about Fleur of England here on The Lingerie Addict. There are a ton of luxury lingerie brands out there — more than I keep track of — but there are a depressingly small number of names that I think really reflect true luxury. As you’ve probably guessed, Fleur of England is one. The things Fleur can do with silk and lace and satin are, simply, amazing […]
