Note: I purchased this lingerie myself. Cadolle and Jane’s Vanity are unaffiliated with this review. Editor’s Note: The below photos may be NSFW. Like the Marie Jo ‘Catherine’ bra set I reviewed several weeks ago, my Cadolle Retro Dot Bra was another honeymoon lingerie purchase. I’d spotted this bra at Jane’s Vanity ages before my wedding day, and I remember being so worried that it would sell out before I […]
While the name Madame Aime may be new, its heritage is not. While recently born from the liquidation earlier this year of young Parisian brand, Monette Paris, there remains a rich history of fine French craftsmanship. Madame Aime has inherited Monette’s skilled team of designers and seamstresses, with full access to its Parisian design studio and factory (formerly utilized by iconic brand Lejaby). The transition from Monette Paris to Madame […]
Perusing the racks at your favorite lingerie boutique, you admire a beautiful bra set carefully displayed on the mannequin. Yet when you check the tag…sticker shock! How can such a tiny piece of clothing cost so much? In part one of this series I talked about fabrics and trims, and in part two I discussed the actual creation and design of lingerie. In this final installment, let’s talk about those invisible costs you don’t […]
Luxury lingerie has always been about heightening the senses, through sumptuous materials, innovative design, and fine craftsmanship. The best luxury lingerie brands will also elevate the experience, giving the purchaser and the recipient a sense of exclusivity that isn’t easily found. New luxury lingerie label, Luna Mae London, has already carved a unique niche in this rare world of the very best lingerie money can buy. Luna Mae’s concept is […]
Lucile London has been crafting silk and lace fancies for over 100 years. In the late 19th century, Countesses and Queens were enchanted by Lucile’s romantic and seductive pieces that were the creative vision of founder Lady Duff Gordon. This rich heritage of creating unparalleled luxury continues with her great-great-granddaughter, Camilla Blois, at the helm. Lucile London’s classically elegant collections were a regular standout at The Lingerie Collective (the now […]
