Like many people, La Perla was one of the first names I ever heard when it came to luxury lingerie. Founded in Italy in the 1950s, La Perla’s exquisite fabrics and innovative designs made them one of the most coveted lingerie brands in the world. But for a few years, I fell out of love with La Perla. I’d see a piece here or there that caught my eye, but […]
When I first started blogging, I used to regularly do “lust” features, which were basically items of lingerie I loved but would never be able to afford. This week’s Lingerie of the Week is very definitely a lust feature. Wolford has always had a special place in my lingerie-loving heart. Every season, they come with brand new styles and trends and patterns that make everyone else’s hosiery look, well, average. […]
We’ve been fans of Marika Vera here at The Lingerie Addict ever since we first saw her debut collection in 2011. Not only did our columnists Holly and Karolina both think she was a designer to watch, she also made our Best Lingerie of 2011 list as “Best New Brand.” Marika’s ultra-luxe lingerie sophisticated, sexy, and intensely seductive. And I’m glad to see that she’s only gotten better with her […]
This probably won’t surprise you, but I look at a lot of lingerie. And especially with the popularity of Mad Men, I look at a lot of vintage-inspired lingerie. Every lingerie company out there is slapping a little bit of lace on a bra and a couple of garters on a panty and calling it “retro,” “pin-up,” or “burlesque.” But nobody, and I mean nobody, is doing vintage-style lingerie like […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We’re only halfway through March, and I think La Perla’s latest ad campaign may already be a contender for the best of 2012. The photos are fresh, fashion-forward, and, of course, breathtakingly beautiful. Best of all, they pay homage to vintage editorials without actually becoming vintage editorials. Bravo, La Perla, bravo. Please, pretty please do more of this. Select items available from Journelle and […]
