Simone Perele was my introduction to the world of French lingerie. Their ‘Nina’ range (which has now been, unfortunately, discontinued) was a masterpiece in timeless sophistication that could still feel refreshingly modern. When it comes to fit, Simone Perele’s ‘Celeste’ is the first bra I tried on that I knew, beyond a shadow of a doubt, fit me. And I haven’t even mentioned their use of embroideries (see Exhibit A […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I’ve been hearing a lot lately about Scandale. While at first I thought they were just another ho-hum shapewear brand (they were founded in 1932, but only just returned to the lingerie scene in 2012), this season’s collection is really impressive. To me, Scandale hits that sweet spot between pinup shapewear (garters, girdlcs, corselettes, and the like) and smooth, modern underpinnings (Yummie Tummie, Cass […]
For the past few years, Frederick’s of Hollywood has had a bit of trouble finding their footing in the lingerie industry. Not quite Victoria’s Secret, but not a Babeland or a Journelle either, Frederick’s has struggled to convince customers why exactly they should shop at their stores… resulting in record deficits for this company (as well as a few failed attempts to sell it). That inability to differentiate themselves in […]
All photographs by Lucas Chilczuk I’m so pleased to announce The Lingerie Addict’s official release of photos from the new Angela Friedman collection! This year we’ve added an extra collection to the line, specifically focused on lingerie and loungewear for the Holidays, New Year, and Valentine’s Day. The Winter season is one of the top sales periods for lingerie, so these pieces are aimed at cozying up in luxurious garments […]
Note: The following post contains nudity. Full disclosure: I am really excited about this label. There’s a bumper crop of awesome creativity coming out of NYC right now, and NYC Sex Trash is the latest new designer to ping TLA’s radar. I first saw Stephanie Paterek’s work on Instagram weeks ago, and I practically begged her to send me a lookbook of the full collection. So much of what the […]
