Chromat is a unique talent in the lingerie world. A marriage of avant-garde fashion and experimental, almost fetishistic, lingerie, this innovative label is truly wearable art. Designer Becca McCharen’s background in architecture and urban design informs the brand’s mission of creating “structural experiments for the human body.” Chromat’s A/W 2014 collection, Bionic Bodies, tells the story of a love affair of a human and robotic being. And a love affair […]
Lonely Lingerie is known for its edgy aesthetic on lingerie that is meant to be seen. While the strappy trend is becoming a bit tired after multiple seasons, Lonely has such a strong point of view that their pieces remain not only relevant, but exciting. Their A/W 2014 collection’s strength lies in their ability to take complicated straps and cutaway details and make them look thoroughly clean-lined and modern. Many […]
As covered last week, corsets are (justifiably) expensive. A friend of mine joked that I could’ve summed that whole article up as “corsets are hard” — touché, James. Still, corsets come in a huge range of price points. What’s “reasonable”? What should you expect when spending that much money on a garment? How much should you even think about spending in the first place? Well, the answer depends entirely on the […]
Please be aware that the following images contain nudity. Kisskill Lingerie is one of the talented brands currently working in Australia. We were lucky enough to score an interview with founder Jane Carrodus late last year where she shared the inspiration behind her dynamic, fashion-forward label. In her interview, I was struck with her statement that the Kisskill woman is never one woman. She is powerful, she is a risk […]
I.D. Sarrieri has long been a favorite of TLA, topping year after year of Holiday and Valentine’s Day lingerie shopping guides. Since 1992, this decadent Romanian luxury brand has been making the kind of lace lingerie that dreams are made of. Their A/W 2014 is no exception, combining exquisite fabrics (embellished metallic silver Chantilly lace!) and exciting directional silhouettes. While many brands will use the label “luxury” or “couture,” I.D. […]
