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Cerise UK

lilah wild — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:50:47 +0000

A British accessory emporium specializing in bits of handmade, carefully curated, modernized yesteryear from about eighteen or so indie designers. Funky retro kissclasp purses, flowered fascinators, pinup playing card makeup bags, tattered scarves made to be worn every which way, gold and silver jewelry that keeps the skulls understated – or crowns them with antlers. A good place to pick up fripperies that work double-duty with both vintage and contemporary stuff.

Insinuate

lilah wild — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:05:50 +0000

A lingerie catalog that carries on in the fine tradition of 80’s trashiness. Don’t bother looking for anything demure here, it’s all designed for supreme shamelessness: leopard babydolls, teddies with cutout sides, gold snakeskin bras outfitted with chains and zips, fringe thongs, the leather page looks straight out of a pop metal video girl’s wardrobe. The accessories top things off with lacy frostings of cuffs, garters, and pasties.

Tutu-Topia

lilah wild — Thu, 20 May 2010 23:53:22 +0000

A very, very thorough catalog that makes sure to offer every possible permutation of tutu in existence, and then some. Rainbow spectrums, hologram and metallic glitter fabrics, striped panels, and further customizable with more layers, gathering or pleating, color contrast, hidden pockets, sequins, and pixie points. The bustled styles make for some flashy burlesque stage tails, mini-tutu wrist cuffs can be made to match, and the “fairy eco” page upcycles all the leftover odds and ends into raggedy little grab-bag skirts.

Bibian Blue

lilah wild — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:19:44 +0000

Super-duper extravagant corsetry and fancy dress from Barcelona. The elegantly nipped waists are presented in Victorian buckles, circus stripes, tailored tartan, can-can lace, steampunk leatherette, gothic batty bustlines, industrial latches, and many other sumptuous permutations, often with skirts, pasties, jackets, and millinery to match. Bridalwear, too. Thanks, Sara!

Ayten Gasson

lilah wild — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:52:52 +0000

Retro skivvies in silk: longline bras, bloomers and tie-side panties, babydoll nighties and slips, romper teddies, kimono robes, in a mainly cream and pastel palette with a few splashes of berry and black. Some of the lines also carry on into matching satin-tied cuffs, ruffled garters and lacy little eyemasks.

Lilly Wiggler

lilah wild — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:32:56 +0000

Lingerie made in coordinating ranges of bras, undies, garter belts, pasties, and corsets, buyable by the whole set or a la carte. Polka dots, harlequin diamonds, Victorian satin, rockabilly tattoos, pinstripes, and the bridal section turns things white with a little sparkly headgear.

Purrfect Pineapples

lilah wild — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:11:11 +0000

Handmade lingerie that throws 80’s/emo prints onto pinup staples. Rufflebutt panties, lacy garters, triangle bras, and waist cinchers in leopard print, diamonds, hearts, skulls, and mesh solids, liberally trimmed with bows and lace and retrofemme frill. The hair clips are full of cupcakes and ice cream cones, and there’s a special section for veg-themed skivvies.

Princess Madison

lilah wild — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:15:44 +0000

Fripperies combining Victorian propriety with burlesque tease, resulting in decadent cancan accessorization. Lots of headpieces in fascinator clips, long black veils, and flowery little hats trimmed with netted veils and trailing ribbons. Neckwear is also abundant in ruffled lace chokers and vampire-aristocrat ascots, and it’s a good place if you like your stuff studded with cameos.

Torture Couture

lilah wild — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:03:36 +0000

Retro accessorization darkened with horror. Hats and fascinators, glitter hair roses, plenty of vintage-style vampery for those who like their glamour straight up. For more visceral tastes, psychobilly creeps about in Frankenstein cameos and cocktail rings, pearl skull bracelets, and eyeball hair clips. Special requests welcome.

Burlesque Baby

lilah wild — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:33:26 +0000

Retro fashion of the tight and wiggly variety, with a predilection towards satin and leopard print. Bustier tops and blouses, pencil skirts, and clingy dresses, with corsets and cami sets and little nighties in the lingerie section. Accessories include tattooed purses and a robust shoe section perfect for pinup coordination. And for actual performances, they’ve got fans, parasols, and wigs that pay very close attention to the bangs.

Spoylt

lilah wild — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:09:00 +0000

Lingerie flavored with vampy little trimmings: ruffled balcony bras, french knickers, tie-side panties, camis and nighties, luxuriant robes to throw on over everything. The goods are sold in coordinating lines which is great if you’re in love with a particular fabric, as you might be able to get it in matching capelets, slippers, cuffs, or blindfolds/eyemasks. Of note are the garters dripping beaded tassels.

The Boudoir Queen

lilah wild — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:29:00 +0000

Flapper fashion cross-pollinated with floppy-hatted L.A. bohemian in soft explosions of lace and tulle, reminiscent of what vintage shopping in the sixties must have been like. Much of it is concocted from found fabrics and elements, and spiced up with period flair: turbans and cloches, harem pantsuits, detachable tattered capelet/bustle combos, bed jackets, “cuff cakes” for the arms and ankles, chandelier necklaces, and a page of 20’s dresses scooped up from various well-dressed eccentrics. Also some bedroom decor and glamorous little dolls.

Buttress and Snatch

lilah wild — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:37:00 +0000

Cute retro lingerie handmade in London, presented in sets of balconette bras and boyleg knickers, but also buyable a la carte. Bust ruffles, gingham, bows everywhere, and the inevitable ‘tock frills.
They also do bespoke.