All photos by Matjaž Tančič I am so excited about today’s blog post! I know I say that pretty much all the time, but on the other hand, it’s always true. I’m forever seeing something that just makes me ecstatic, and then I have to run over here to TLA and share it with you all. Irene Lu, the designer behind Pillowbook contacted me a few days ago to share […]
One of the absolute highlights of the LingerieFW season is discovering new designers to fall in love with. Arsenic et Vieilles Dentelles is one such brand. I can’t say Lingerie Fashion Week was my first exposure to this indie label (someone, either Faire Frou Frou or Scarlet’s Letter, mentioned AVD to me before), but it was certainly a more lingering, persistent experience. The aesthetic of Arsenic et Vieilles Dentelles has […]
Gilda & Pearl pretty much has a permanent spot on the TLA lust list. I’ve been talking about them since at least 2009, when I featured their ‘How to Marry a Millionaire’ bra set in a Christmas shopping guide dedicated to Etsy lingerie. I love beautiful fabrics, and Gilda & Pearl uses some of the most gorgeous silks, laces, and meshes I’ve seen. I’m also really impressed at how focused […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For a full list of our affiliate partners, please see the lower right side of the blog. Dollhouse Bettie has been on my favorite lingerie stores list for ages. I’m talking before I started the blog. I really like how they bring authentic vintage, retro pinup, and modern day lingerie all together under one roof. I imagine it’s a lot harder than it looks […]
Yes, it is already time for A/W 2014 sneak preview images. The lingerie industry is currently in the middle of market season (Paris and London shows were last month; the New York show happens next week), and a lot of exciting things are happening right now. Though I was a longtime fan of Spring/Summer ranges, I think I’m starting to prefer A/W lines right now. The colors and materials […]
