Danielle Wood is an indie lingerie designer I’ve only recently heard of, but I quite like their aesthetic. Their Holiday 2013 collection consists of lushly textured velvet lingerie sets with simple, vintage-style cuts. I also liked the styling of this shoot in a rustic farm house; it adds to the brand’s cozy, comfy, informal appeal. Photography is by Alex Wein. Hair and Makeup is by Antoinette Yoka. You can purchase […]
This guest post is by Angela Friedman, independent lingerie designer and all around awesome lady behind Angela Friedman Lingerie. This two-part series will explore the real costs of handmade lingerie, as well as the true costs of running a handmade lingerie business. Believe it or not, every garment you’re wearing right now (or have ever worn, for that matter), was made by a pair of hands. Or several pairs of […]
La Lilouche has spent the last few seasons releasing incredibly innovative collections that embrace color, glitz and glamour. Her newest collection, ‘Starry Night,’ embraces a sophisticated color palette that includes jet black, ivory, silver, navy blue and gold. Each piece is handmade and adorned with gorgeous crystals. A word for would-be purchasers: this collection will only be until the end of November, as Liya (the designer behind La Lilouche) is […]
Back when I first started blogging, I bought almost all my knickers from Etsy. It wasn’t because I had a special affinity for indie designers (I love handmade lingerie now more than I probably ever have before) or because I had tons of excess cash. Rather, it was because I had so much trouble finding knickers that fit me in stores (my body used to be considerably “bulkier” than it […]
I first discovered Alexandrea Anissa’s lingerie via Instagram, and I was immediately attracted to her designs. They’re really fun and youthful and irreverent, and the entire collection has a definite point of view (something many new designers struggle with). I’m no expert, but the whole thing feels very punk to me; there’s so much unapologetic attitude here (especially when you see the spiked accessories), that you can’t help but love […]
