All photos copyright of The Lingerie Addict. Color and print are two of the first things people are attracted to when it comes to lingerie design, but they’re not the only aspects of lingerie worth talking about. And while I loved the colors I previewed at this season’s market, some of the most exciting trends I saw had nothing to do with fabric. First of all, February’s intimates market was […]
Whenever a designer asks if they can send me an exclusive, the answer is almost always yes. And when that designer is Jenni Hampshire, of Sparklewren fame, the answer is most definitely yes. Many of you know that we really enjoy supporting independent designers here on TLA; I personally see it as part of our mission to feature talent that’s apart from the mainstream. But I won’t deny that mission […]
Unless attributed otherwise, all photos copyright of The Lingerie Addict. Now that we’ve covered Lingerie Fashion Week, it’s time to get into the “meat and potatoes” of the lingerie market season… trends! This year, I’m doing something a bit different with our trend reports. As opposed to covering just a handful of my fave brands, I want to start giving more general trend overviews for the entire market, and then […]
Since first appearing on the lingerie scene back in 2010, Sarah Norwood, the founder and designer behind Ohhh Lulu, has become a darling of indie design lovers everywhere. Her unfussy, uncomplicated pieces are sweet, simple, and oh so romantic. Ohhh Lulu’s bra and panty sets cross over into loungewear and manage to be effortless and beautiful all at the same time. Norwood’s new Spring/Summer 2014 collection is gorgeous. It’s sometimes […]
A couple of years ago, Clare Herron, founder and designer of Clare Bare Lingerie, moved from NYC to LA. Though it’s been a few seasons since I last saw Clare Bare, this new collection is obviously influenced by the vibes of Los Angeles. My first (and second and third) impression of this new range is that it’s very bright, very beachy, and very young. There is a certain freshness in […]
