Strappy details on fashion forward lingerie has been building momentum over the last few years and was one of the biggest trends at the NYC Lingerie Market. Emerging independent brand Janay Intimates, has found a way to repurpose this trend by incorporating straps and cut away details in a fresh and exciting way. Designer Janay Eleanor shares that her design aesthetic is “Delicately British” and is meant to celebrate the contrast […]
Gooseberry Intimates is an indie label I first found via Instagram. Founded in 2011 and based in Bali, this label focuses on handmade, delicate basics. I’m increasingly a fan of unstructured lingerie (i.e. bralettes), and these light, almost flimsy pieces are right up my alley… especially during the upcoming summer months. I just don’t want a lot of material on my body when it’s warm outside. Highlights for me include […]
Sometimes I get so preoccupied with covering trends and fashion items and staying on top of everything lingerie, that I forget it’s okay to talk about beautiful things simply because they’re beautiful. I found the items in today’s blog post through Tumblr, and trust me when I say they left me breathless. Though I’m not TLA’s resident corsetry expert (that honor goes to Marianne), I can admire and appreciate a […]
I’d like to start this article by saying that I felt briefly conflicted about running two “item of the week” features during the same week. Once I found the swimsuits in today’s blog post, I basically wanted to share them with you immediately. But I wondered if it would be better to wait, and if perhaps I should just include them in a blog post for next week. Then I […]
Inspired by vintage pinups and military colors, the photos for Raine & Bea’s new “Officer’s Mess” collection have just debuted, and they’re a lot of fun. Raine & Bea (and their amazing feather skirt) were one of our standout brands from last year’s Moda, and it’s definitely a pleasure to see this UK-based brand for a second time. With every single look, there’s an element of theatricality here… not just […]
