Lately, that pagan symbol, the pentagram, has been popping up in lingerie everywhere. Below are three of our favorite versions of the look, all by independent designers.
It’s about time lingerie received the recognition it deserves! Last month was the first ever Lingerie Fashion Week, held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Six designers proudly debuted their Fall 2013 lingerie collections to an eager crowd of editors, bloggers, photographers, journalists, and a even a couple of celebrities. It’s a signal to the fashion world that lingerie is a growing industry. The lingerie market, which also […]
Now that Spring is definitely on its way, I’m looking for lingerie to match my new, uplifted mood. And the ultrabright chartreuse ‘Echinacea’ range by Under the Root is my preferred method of welcoming better weather. Handmade from upcycled and reclaimed fabrics, this is lingerie that’s ethical, enchanting, and just a little eccentric. I don’t know about you, but I think that’s the perfect combination. What do you think of […]
One of the side effects of writing about lingerie for the last several years is that I’ve started to get a little bit jaded. It’s not been a conscious thing or even a deliberate process… just the more I’m around lingerie, the more it takes to get my attention and impress me. And the stuff that used to impress when I first started blogging (like a celebrity endorsement or a […]
I’ve been a fan of Gilda & Pearl’s lingerie for almost as long as I’ve been blogging. I love how all of their pieces are handmade to order using some of the most exquisite silks and laces I’ve ever seen (the designer, Diane Houston, has made keeping her label ethical a top priority). Inspired by the 1946 Rita Hayworth film “Gilda” and the unique beauty of natural pearls, Gilda & […]
