Luxury Italian Legwear: HYD

“The emotions of Belle Epoque relived through a small touch of luxury” – HYD HYD is an Italian luxury brand that has been specializing in high quality tights and stockings for 20 years. The brand offers the perfect combination of fashion and style coupled with the latest technology (including cosmetic textiles and ecofriendly practices) and finest fibres to give... Read More

NOE Undergarments AW13

One of the brands we’re most looking forward to meeting here in NYC is NOE Undergarments. Founded by Bonnie Rae and Shelah Jean, NOE is all about creating lingerie that’s meant to be seen. I’ve been communicating with Bonnie since January and the imagery she has shared with us for the upcoming collection is stunning. I can’t wait to see it in person. In... Read More

BodyRock Sport SS13: City Girl Collection

My wife, Elizabeth, is an athlete. She rolls around three nights a week knocking other women down to the floor on the Roller Derby track. She’s in great shape and although I’d like to think that I’m just as fit, I know that I wouldn’t last a minute in Derby so I stick with running. Despite our work outs, the holidays (starting with Thanksgiving) always... Read More

Gerbe 2012-2013 Collection

Having always stood for quality, perfection, and elegance, French hosiery brand GERBE does not disappoint with their 2012-2013 collection. One glance at the patterns and color palettes, and it is clear that the sophisticated and inherent style of Paris has had its poetic influence on the designs. The very architecture and urban design of the city have been used as sources of inspiration... Read More

Philippe Matignon Hosiery

Tuesday June 5th, Italian hosiery and lingerie brand Philippe Matignon hosted an event at their showroom in the garment district to showcase their AW12 and AW11 and holiday hosiery collections. Philippe Matignon is owned by the umbrella company Golden Lady and has been an established brand for many years in Italy, well known for their quality and superb design aesthetic. The company... Read More

GlobLove’s Essentials: Film Noir Collection

Last week, we showcased GlobLove’s SS12 collection, a whimsical and sensual offering of lingerie. Today, we want to give our readers a glimpse of the brand’s slightly darker Essentials: Film Noir Collection. Inspired by les années folles, globLove’s launch “Essentials: Film Noir” collection conjures up the 20s reckless abandon with a decidedly modern day aesthetic. “The... Read More

Erica M Autumn Winter 2012 Collection

Photographer: Ian Kraus http://iankraus.com “Legwear is a woman’s second skin,” – Erica M. Young Last week, we received a few images from designer Erica M. Young’s debut collection – Erica M. – and fell in love with the artistry of her designs and beautifully provocative photography. The AW12 collection is inspired by the the revolutionary... Read More

Under The Root Entelechy

“The human body is magikal, the pieces are each meticulously handmade, and therefore unique, as you, throughout every seam,” – Jennifer Brown Dedicated to using sustainable and vintage materials, Under The Root offers a selection of “fabled, vintage-inspired loungerie and boudoir accessories”. The label’s designer, Jennifer Brown shared with... Read More

Maison Close Fetish Accessories Collection

“She became the mistress of pleasure by her sublime provocations.” We love Maison Close’s marketing especially their product descriptions. Maybe it’s something that’s gained in translation, but reading about Maison Close sounds just as sexy as some of their offerings. This month, we’re taking a look at their Fetish Accessories collections. “The... Read More

Maison Close Hosiery Collection

Maison Close recently added a new hosiery collection called Les Coquetteries to their lingerie offerings that is as equally sexy and striking as their lingerie. Here we have four styles each of which come in sizes 1 – 4 and are all made in Italy. Described as “…delicate, feminine tights and stockings. Their caressing, veil-like transparency enhances every woman’s... Read More