Gerbe just sent over their new 2012/2013 lookbook, and I’m smitten. As some of you know, I started blogging as Stockings Addict, so hosiery will always hold a special place in my heart, and I love how Gerbe constantly comes out with new patterns, colors, and designs every season. Below are a few of my favorites. The new styles will be available starting July 1st.
As I’ve mentioned in other indie spotlights, I love it when my readers tell me about a new designer I haven’t heard of before. Today’s feature, on new indie legwear designer SockBox, is exactly the sort of thing I want to do more of on The Lingerie Addict in 2011. One of the things I like about SockBox is the playfulness and creativity behind the line. Legwear’s a hard niche […]
One of the things I like most about writing this blog (aside from connecting with other lovers of lingerie, of course!) is discovering new and interesting designers. I look at a lot of lingerie now, and while I love it all (or most of it anyway), not much makes my breath quicken and my heart race anymore. But these tights do. Gal Stern is an Israeli designer who specializes in […]
When these winter tights debuted a couple of months ago, it was love at first sight. Sisi manages to combine three of my favorite legwear trends — backseams, faux knee highs, and faux fishnets — all into one perfect set of nylons. They’re chic, fashionable, and elegant… three qualities that represent the essence of European hosiery. The Sisi tights are composed of an 88% nylon, 22% elastic blend, have a […]
Jonathan Aston is one my favorite budget hosiery brands. I love them because they replicate looks from the big luxury names like Wolford and Falke for less. A lot less. With this year’s stunning collection, Jonathan Aston has shown they’re a force to be reckoned with in their own right. I see inspiration not only from Wolford, but also from the runway. Two tights in particular are reminiscent of looks […]
