It’s no secret that I am a lover and collector of vintage lingerie, particularly 1920s and 1930s lingerie. The lingerie that has survived from this time period is among the most interesting and beautiful in my collection. This era was one of handmade delicate trims, rare laces and beautiful silks that are impossible to find today. As with anything else, people collect vintage lingerie for different reasons. Some of us like […]
While the name Madame Aime may be new, its heritage is not. While recently born from the liquidation earlier this year of young Parisian brand, Monette Paris, there remains a rich history of fine French craftsmanship. Madame Aime has inherited Monette’s skilled team of designers and seamstresses, with full access to its Parisian design studio and factory (formerly utilized by iconic brand Lejaby). The transition from Monette Paris to Madame […]
Luxury lingerie has always been about heightening the senses, through sumptuous materials, innovative design, and fine craftsmanship. The best luxury lingerie brands will also elevate the experience, giving the purchaser and the recipient a sense of exclusivity that isn’t easily found. New luxury lingerie label, Luna Mae London, has already carved a unique niche in this rare world of the very best lingerie money can buy. Luna Mae’s concept is […]
Lucile London has been crafting silk and lace fancies for over 100 years. In the late 19th century, Countesses and Queens were enchanted by Lucile’s romantic and seductive pieces that were the creative vision of founder Lady Duff Gordon. This rich heritage of creating unparalleled luxury continues with her great-great-granddaughter, Camilla Blois, at the helm. Lucile London’s classically elegant collections were a regular standout at The Lingerie Collective (the now […]
She & Reverie has released a delightful mini-lookbook titled Luminescette, and it is truly luminous. Soft and dreamy, this collection has a sweetness that is endearing because it’s not trying so hard. There are no Lolitas or pampered princesses here. Rather, there’s an easy innocence and girlish charm that transcends the brand’s usual “twee” aesthetic. We’ve swooned over She & Reverie’s dreamy loungewear collections in the past. The brand has […]
