I’m a born-and-bred Londoner, so I’ve got to know the underwear ins and outs of my city pretty well over the years. I thought that I’d share some of my favourite lingerie locations with you, just in case you’re planning a trip to the capital in the near future! All photography by Karolina Laskowska unless otherwise credited. Carine Gilson Boutique Location: 11 Pont Street, SW1X 9EH Opening times: Monday from […]
If you’ve never heard the name Stockings & Romance before, they were a vintage-inspired lingerie brand that has recently gone out of business. I last mentioned them about a year ago, but in a lingerie industry that’s become ever more-crowded, it seems they just couldn’t get the market share to stay afloat. Girdlebound, a specialty retailer of retro shapewear, still has some of their items in stock, and this ‘Seduction’ […]
Lingerie Fashion Week (or LingerieFW) kicked off on October 24th with a bang and a bunch of exciting new talent on display. Since its launch in February 2013, the lingerie event has been growing and attracting a wide range of visitors and exhibitors. This season continued the trend, with a variety of old and new designers showcasing their brands and making us eager to see what the Spring/Summer 2015 season […]
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 […]
