I recently mentioned on Twitter that one of my favorite things is finding and promoting new, indie designers. The lingerie industry, like the rest of fashion, tends to focus on the same handful of brands again and again… and these are usually the brands that can afford to send out dozens of samples, hire massive PR teams, and take out thousands of dollars worth of ad space. There’s nothing wrong […]
As much as a I love that classic, femme, pinup aesthetic, I’ve recently become more and more enamored of lingerie (and swimwear!) with a bit of an edge. I’m talking straps everywhere, and no lace (or the color pink) anywhere. I’m a big believer in the notion that there are many ways of being feminine, and I love that indie designers are taking risks and pushing the boundaries of what’s […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For this week’s Lingerie of the Week, I’m loving the smooth, architectural, no-frills look of Rosy’s ‘Attachante’ bra set. Available for £74.00 (~$113.66) from the British lingerie retailer Hepburn & Leigh, this bra and panty is a unique and interesting take on the retro look. I think the strong, graphic lines are a nice departure from the usual lingerie, and as an added bonus […]
After years of hovering just off the radar, Stephanie Kuhr of Dottie’s Delights had a major break last winter with her Bricolage collection, which enamored press and retailers alike. Winter must suit Stephanie well, since her upcoming A/W range, The Sweet Gwendolyn Collection, is just as strong as last year’s line. Inspired by the vintage fetish illustrator, John Willie, this collection is a bit darker, and brings to mind film […]
Last winter I had the pleasure of shooting with noted pinup photographer Edson Carlos, and photos from the second of the two sets we did together have been released. As much as I liked our first set, I think I like this one even better; I feel like a dame from a vintage pinup magazine! And, of course, as I mentioned before, Edson’s a dream to work with. The girdle […]
