An army of empowered breast cancer survivors, pregnant Fembots, plus size models, female skateboarders, dominatrix, burlesque artists, and more were the protagonists of the SS15 edition of Lingerie Fashion Week which took place in New York October 24th & 25th. All the collections presented were unique, strong, meaningful and diverse. In its fourth consecutive season, the […]
My recent trip to Paris contained many bright moments but one of my highlights was getting the opportunity to indulge in the well crafted and sexy lingerie pieces of Maison Close. Maison Close offers contemporary collections that combine simple aesthetics, luxurious quality and subtle references that invoke the Belle Epoque French brothels of yesteryear. My […]
Sumptuous fabrics, high quality craftsmanship and a culture that breathes romance are all factors that make Paris the capital of lingerie. A Parisian lingerie designer that perhaps best translates what the majority of women would associate with French lingerie, is Madame Louise Feuillère. Located on the 17th arrondissement, in Rue des Dames – no street […]
My sojourn in Paris has been so intensely sweet and full of discoveries that as promised, I had to follow up with a part two. Here you’ll get more of my Parisian findings and suggestions on how to take in the city. Thanks to Snap Traveller I stayed at the luxurious Lyric Hotel, located walking […]
Coco de Mer is the leading luxury erotic boutique in London. Its pioneering concept and eclectic products have inspired lovers, adventurers and dreamers all over the world. During my latest trip in London I had the pleasure to visit the boutique, discover the latest from the erotic world and interview Miss England, the resident sexual connoisseur […]
I love to start my mornings with a good swim and while I was in the changing room today, I noticed a few older women (mid 60s) wearing awful lingerie. When I say “awful lingerie” I mean those white cotton shabby sets. One could argue that that bra and brief combo could have been one of […]
After watching burlesque dancers and pregnant models strut down the runway at Lingerie Fashion Week SS14, I thought I’d witnessed most of what female undergarments can say to the viewing public. Only with the closing party’s pop-up exhibition did I realize the true extent to which women’s intimate apparel can tell a story. The Loves […]
The lingerie industry can finally claim an event that is wholly dedicated to intimate apparel: the Lingerie Fashion Week. Its second season, took place in NYC August 1st – August 3rd, with what was ultimately a full immersion in everything that is lacy, silky, flirty, sexy and feminine. Bradelis NYC kicked off the event with […]
There is nothing better than fighting the summer heat with a cool wave of swim trends. From the 18th to the 22nd of July the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim event presented the hottest 2014 collections at the Raleigh Hotel at Cabana Grande, Miami Beach. This season the latest swim trends have a very wild side: […]
One can use lingerie to track the changes in attitudes toward women through various historical periods. With that in my mind I researched the evolution of lingerie and found this insightful and informative video: “Revealing Garments: A Brief History of Women’s Underwear”. In it H. Kristina Haugland, associate curator of Costume and Textiles at the […]