Velda Lauder Corsetiere Purple Heart 2012 Collection

“The gift of the corset is its ability to free the inner strength and beauty of a woman in an instant” Velda Lauder Corsetiere’s latest collection, Purple Heart, is “all about the sensuality within a woman” and designed to appeal and fit any woman curvaceous or slender, Amazonian or petite. “This collection is for all women. It is our most sophisticated... Read More

FYI by Dani Read Fall Winter 2012 Exclusive

“The hypersexualized military fetish was particularly influential, and can be seen in the gold hardware and patent leather details throughout the collection,” – Dani Read FYI by Dani Read just sent us some exclusive images from their new fall collection. The imagery debuted at the Lingerie Collective but we’re the first to showcase them outside of the show. This... Read More

Chromat AW12

“Chromat draws from my background in architecture & urban design to focus on structural experiments for the human body,” – Becca McCharen Most people dread Mondays. At the Lingerie Journal, we love Mondays. It is the day that helps structure the rest of the week and we’re always looking for a news item or collection that helps us set the tone for... Read More

Fraulein Annie AW12

Today, we wanted to share with our readers images from Fraulein Annie’s AW12 Collection. This beautiful photoshoot was inspired by Hitchcock movies. The lingerie is gorgeous and the imagery definitely evokes hints of Hitchcock like this image below. The shadows in the background suggest the fluttering of menacing wings while the mirror evokes a sense of voyeurism seen in... Read More

Esty Lingerie Launches Violet for AW11

Esty Lingerieannounced the launch of their new collection for Autumn/Winter 2011, Violet. In following with the company’s goal of promoting independent design talent, the collection was designed with the help of enthusiastic intern Jennifer Freitas De Castro who worked closely with Esty to really put her own stamp on the finished range. Violet has a darker, sexier appeal... Read More

Top Ten Print Ideas for Fall/Winter 2012/13

Printsource New York, a US textile and surface design show, announced its list of the TOP TEN PRINT IDEAS FOR FALL/WINTER 2012/13. The list, compiled by Claudia Brown and Jessie Whipple Vickery, of the Portland-based textile design and trend forecasting studio Pattern People, highlights some of the most directional print and pattern ideas for Fall/Winter 2012/13, both for the fashion... Read More

Parah Intimo Fall Winter 2011 Collection

Parah’s Fall Winter 2011 offering is described by the company as a collection that, “…recalls the Fifties’ sensuous pin-ups: true icons of femininity and of stylish flirtatiousness: stretch lace and microfiber, brassieres and high-cut panties alternate with padded bodysuits and bodice tops in this season’s favorite colors: white, black and petrol green.” The... Read More

Eurotique Launches 2011 GLAM SEQUIN CORSET Collection

Eurotique recently announced the release of their 2011 NEW GLAM SEQUIN CORSETS and VINTAGE CORSET S. “Each Sequin corset is hand crafted and sewn by experienced seamstress with pride,” said the company. Eurotique’s new Vintage line is made with 100 percent cotton and has more then 24 pieces of steel boning in each corset.  All Eurotique corsets are classically... Read More

What is Sexy? Trends for 2011

by Ellen Lewis What is Sexy in today’s world? In my opinion, Sexy is the ability to provoke desire without demanding it. Apple products are sexy. Television’s Mad Men is sexy. Cate Blanchett is sexy. “What makes lingerie such a vital part of a woman’s wardrobe is its ability to satisfy and stimulate the wearer as well as the observer.” I believe that lingerie... Read More

Blush Lingerie A/W 2010

For A/W 2010, Blush offers ladies a highly romantic collection. Animal prints, midnight purple, deep reds and delicate lace trims are just some of the details that make this collection alluring. The designs include push up bras, strapless corsets, lace thongs and detachable garter belts. “The strong silhouettes echo seductive temptress while feminine and frivolous ruffles... Read More