Based out of Sydney, Australia, Katerina Nis’ namesake label (formerly known as Salon Chaton) is a candy jar of lingerie nostalgia. With a vintage aesthetic inspired by summer walks on the beach, Katerina Nis’ “Boardwalk Taffy” collection is cute and playful without ever taking that aesthetic too far. The collection has a heavy emphasis on silk, and completments its theme with fun color names like spearmint, seashore blue, cotton candy […]
I first encountered Pretty Wild Lingerie when I ran across a photo of their lace catsuit on the TLA Pinterest (seriously, Pinterest and Tumblr have been godsends for discovering new brands; if you’re an indie label and you’re not using at least one of those platforms… you should be). I love lace in general, but I especially love black lace, and I really like catsuits. I just thought Pretty Wild’s […]
Hansel from Basel is an independent legwear company based out of Los Angeles known for their quirky, unique designs. They’re a regular feature in our annual blog post on the best socks, tights, and thigh highs, and I recently bought my very first pair of Hansel from Basel crew socks (sheer with black polka dots) while in Manhattan. The photos from their latest lookbook are as charming and whimsical as […]
I first discovered Alexandrea Anissa’s lingerie via Instagram, and I was immediately attracted to her designs. They’re really fun and youthful and irreverent, and the entire collection has a definite point of view (something many new designers struggle with). I’m no expert, but the whole thing feels very punk to me; there’s so much unapologetic attitude here (especially when you see the spiked accessories), that you can’t help but love […]
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 […]
