Maya Hansen

4.28.2009 @ 8:26 pm UTC by lilah wild

Maya Hansen Victorian corsetCorsetry straight out of a French aristocrat’s wardrobe. Antique laces, bow-trimmed garters, sparkling appliques, drapes of beads across the bust, ruched panels, the stuff of bitchy costume dramas as well as some pieces that tip towards modern high fashion, especially those little froof-garnished capes. Ruffle-trimmed top hats, delicately scrunched organdy headdresses, and satin bloomers are made for pairing, there’s a bridal collection, and the designer is not above the occasional sugar skull or polka dot.

Delicates

4.22.2009 @ 5:31 pm UTC by lilah wild

Delicates showgirl burlesque corsetA mix of high and low-end lingerie, where Jane Woolrich brushes up against the likes of Leg Avenue. The offerings run the gamut from sweeping satin diva robes to microscopic pearl thongs, vintage-inspired satins and trashy 80’s laces, hosiery and swimwear and stuff for men, too. Brands include Modern Courtesan, Wild Designs, Lola Luna, Insinuate, Vollers, Luxxa, Sonata, Sensualle, Roza, Liliana Casanova, Diki, Beauty Night, lots more, and some of it available made to measure.

Gilda and Pearl

4.15.2009 @ 5:30 am UTC by lilah wild

Gilda and Pearl retro capeletHandmade vintage-style lingerie featuring tie sides on all the knickers. Playing with both sheer babydoll floatiness and sculpted starlet satin, the line is very small but invites custom requests with a complete made to measure service – not only are color and size open to adjustment, but they offer the possibility of matching items to further expand a collection.

Luxury French Lingerie

4.8.2009 @ 8:35 pm UTC by lilah wild

Luxury French Lingerie retro starlet corsetJust what it says, about forty brands including starletwear from Lilana Casanova and Sonata, tartiness from Beauty Night and Insinuate, nip sparkles from Bijoux Indiscrets, glitter-garnished thongs from Delicious and Lola Luna and Sensualle, the corsets of Vollers and Jane Woolrich, Luxxa’s decadent monokinis, full-figure styles from Ulla, silky nighties from Diki, Le Bourget’s lace-topped stockings, swimwear from Moontide and Phax, lots more loveliness and even a bit of flauntery for men with briefs from Hom.

DevilCherry

3.27.2009 @ 5:56 am UTC by lilah wild

DevilCherry burlesque pink leopard pastiesA plethora of pasties, sparkling and shining and dripping tassels, from 80’s leopard to lolita lace and of course the good old showgirl sequins. Also hair bows in rockabilly/fetish/polkadot themes and some retro-style separates.

Playful Promises

3.16.2009 @ 5:39 pm UTC by lilah wild

Playful Promises retro pinup lingeriePinup lingerie that isn’t above emblazoning zodiac sentiments or tattoo art across the ‘tocks of the silk panties. Lace overlay, corset crisscrosses, and lots of classic black, where the bras and undies are joined by coordinating retro-style garter dresses and skirts, cinchers, and chemises. And eye masks for those who interpret nightwear to mean actually getting some sleep.

Angels Carrying Savage Weapons

3.11.2009 @ 4:29 am UTC by lilah wild

Angels Carrying Savage Weapons corsetCorsetry that balances baroque with burlesque, evocative of 30’s vamps with just a touch of French aristocracy. Printed front panels, colorblocked hips, bust ruffles, waist sashes, and a fondness for rich brocades characterize the cinchwear to be found here, completed by high-waisted trousers, lace boleros, silk blouses, and pencil skirts – or, the performance pieces of tie-side panties and bustled minis. The bridal section breaks the traditional gown into a two-piece ensemble and quite good for sleek, satiny retro silhouettes.