Victoria’s Secret has released its newest “Designer Collection” for Spring/Summer 2015. As with last year’s release, the collection is targeting customers who want something “special” from a name they already know well. Yet so much of what makes a piece truly “special” is in the purchasing experience itself. And here is where the Victoria’s Secret “Designer Collection” is really lacking. These campaign images are pure catalog. There is no sense […]
Agent Provocateur has partnered with famed photographer Ellen von Unwerth for its Spring/Summer 2015 lookbook, ‘Wanted Badly’. It’s a match made in heaven, because with these photos, we want it all and we want it bad! Ellen von Unwerth has such a singular style that is equal parts provocative and playful. And this shoot is no exception. Through her lens Agent Provocateur reclaims the cheeky sexuality of its earlier years. […]
Now that we’re deep into the winter doldrums, many of us are dreaming of warm weather vacations, and dreading buying the requisite swimsuit. It’s easy to be wary and frustrated when the media inundates us with tips on how to get “bikini ready” – as if our bodies aren’t “ready” as they are. Well, GabiFresh for Swim Sexy is here to not only change the way we buy swimsuits, but […]
In “A Corset Family Tree, Abridged,” I defined the various common styles of corsets, both historic and modern. Another important ingredient to corset style is the overall silhouette shaping, primarily through the rib cage. It’s particularly important when corset shopping to know the silhouette you are targeting so you can identify the corsetieres who cater to that style. Conical Sometimes called “ice cream cone,” a conically shaped corset transitions from […]
Playful Promises has given us a sneak peek at their A/W 2015 lookbook, and it is a decadent feast for the eyes! While many of the silhouettes are similar to past collections, this season is so opulently styled and well edited, it is their most exciting yet. The power of an expertly styled campaign is undeniable, and Playful Promises has done an amazing job of translating their femme fatale esthetic […]
