Today’s guest post is by Catherine Deadly, the smart and talented lady behind Kiss Me Deadly. A week or so ago, she sent over some photos from one of her intern’s final collections, and I was so impressed that I begged her to let me share them here. As an added bonus, Catherine did a little write-up about how people break into the lingerie industry. I love learning about this […]
When these winter tights debuted a couple of months ago, it was love at first sight. Sisi manages to combine three of my favorite legwear trends — backseams, faux knee highs, and faux fishnets — all into one perfect set of nylons. They’re chic, fashionable, and elegant… three qualities that represent the essence of European hosiery. The Sisi tights are composed of an 88% nylon, 22% elastic blend, have a […]
One of the sexiest photoshoots I’ve seen in a long time… Debuts Jan. 14 in V Magazine. More pics here. Thanks to Cocamia for the link!
Flowers and lingerie, the perfect pairing. I love how the delicacy of the petals complements the delicacy of the lace and tulle. Chantal Thomass is one of the reigning queens of lingerie, and with this collection, it’s easy to see why. An instant classic.
One of the issues that has really snapped my garter in the past is how so many lingerie retailers repackage (and rename!) stockings from major hosiery manufacturers like Cervin. Catherine, owner and designer of the much-loved lingerie label Kiss Me Deadly, recently sent me a very explanatory letter on exactly why so many companies do this. I’ve copied and pasted her e-mail, with minimal editing, below, and I hope you […]
