For me, the indie designers are where all the interesting stuff happens at LingerieFW. After all, the entire point of a Lingerie Fashion Week is to showcase that unique mix of lingerie plus fashion, so I’m looking for collections that are dynamic, compelling, and have an unique and interesting point of view. At press, that same, identical t-shirt bra I’ve seen for three seasons in a row is not interesting […]
After lingerie market, one of the hardest things is waiting until I finally release the official photos for what I’ve seen. This is especially true for independent designers, many of whom are leading the industry with innovative silhouettes, cutting-edge techniques, and other avant-garde approaches to the classic world of women’s intimates. I understand why this happens, of course; indie designers are legitimately worried about big brands copying their line. But […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Various shades of blue were a trend that we all saw coming during the A/W shows, but it still surprised me how lingerie stores have seemed to overflow with gorgeous blue bras in the past two weeks or so. This lingerie trend encompasses everything from jewel tones to powder blue and all kinds of styles and patterns. The good news is that this means […]
One of the absolute highlights of the LingerieFW season is discovering new designers to fall in love with. Arsenic et Vieilles Dentelles is one such brand. I can’t say Lingerie Fashion Week was my first exposure to this indie label (someone, either Faire Frou Frou or Scarlet’s Letter, mentioned AVD to me before), but it was certainly a more lingering, persistent experience. The aesthetic of Arsenic et Vieilles Dentelles has […]
Gilda & Pearl pretty much has a permanent spot on the TLA lust list. I’ve been talking about them since at least 2009, when I featured their ‘How to Marry a Millionaire’ bra set in a Christmas shopping guide dedicated to Etsy lingerie. I love beautiful fabrics, and Gilda & Pearl uses some of the most gorgeous silks, laces, and meshes I’ve seen. I’m also really impressed at how focused […]
