It seems from the latest gossip in the lingerie world that Agent Provocateur is just going from strength to strength. A massive publicity campaign in the last two years has seen them go from small time designer to one of the world best. They have now have 13 stores all over the world as well as a number of stockists.
Now anyone that knows me will tell you that they are my favorite designer so of course I am going to be biased but if you don’t just want to take my word for it then have a look at the hundreds of celebrities that are glad to be known as wearing Agent Provocateur lingerie.
Known for their sexy exotic lingerie they are now becoming a favorite of housewives all over the country looking to boost their bedroom appeal. Lucky men that’s all I can say.
If you have not bought any lingerie from Agent Provocateur then be sure to check them out today. You can have a field day with their online shopping store so just make sure that you have plenty of credit on your credit cards. Corsets really are their specialty and if you want to know where they get their inspiration from, well one of the founders is the son of Vivenne Westwood. Need I say more.
It is quite often that when people think of lingerie they always refer to French lingerie as being the King so maybe it is appropriate that we refer to Italian lingerie as the Queen. It is really only in the last year that I started to admire the lingerie coming out of the Italian lingerie houses and to me it by far outweighs the results from the French lingerie houses. Four designers to check out today are
Guia La Bruna. A young designer who has a love of silk, vintage lace, velvet and strasses. Her family has been in the lingerie business since 1935 and Guia now promotes the business with a modern but retro look.
Flora Lastraioli is a family business that is stepped in history. Their specialty is embroidered lingerie and they are known for using only the best materials including pure silk.
Cosabella was founded by a married couple and whilst it has not been going as long as its counterparts it still has a reputation for top quality outstanding Italian lingerie. Cosabella is a popular choice of lingerie and swimwear for many movie stars and the rich.
Intimissimi is a popular designer with over 800 stores all around Italy. It is considered an alternative to the La Perla range and the latest collection focuses on floral prints, transparent black lace and comfort.
So the famous french lingerie designer has celebrated sixty years in the competitive market of lingerie. Well they have actually been in operation since 1876 but they only adopted the name Chantelle in the 1950′s. I say good on them to be able to survive the market for that long and to adapt to changing fashions and trends.
Their headquarters are still in Paris however they make French lingerie in a number of factories all over Europe, Eastern Asia and North Africa. If you have still not heard of Chantelle then you may know them better as Passionata or Darjeeling as these are two other brand names that they have.
Chantelle celebrated their 60th birthday with a lingerie show that amazed every one. Chic, elegant French lingerie that was sexy and at the same time wowed the audiences and no doubt did wonders for Chantelle’s tills. Personally myself I am waiting to see the release of their Spring / summer 2010 collection which I am sure will be even more outstanding then all their other previous lingerie collections.
Most women will admit to having a push up bra in their lingerie draw to give that the cleavage to die for. It is nothing to be ashamed of and once of the most popular push up bras in the world is of course the Wonderbra so aptly named because of the wonders that it can create with breasts. We must like them because this industry can claim of 6 million dollars a year in profit. So here is my list of the top ten designers to check out for Luxury push up bras that give you a cleavage of queens.
When I want a night in alone with my man then I always wear red lingerie. It screams seduction and sexiness. Did you know that red is the number one color for love as well?. Think of red love hearts. Anyway I am looking at Simone Perele to buy my latest set of red lingerie which is quite surprising as I have not been impressed by some of her collections.
However her Avant premiere collection has some quite tasty numbers in it that are incorporating the latest retro trends of lace trims and bows.
Their red lingerie bra and brief set is made from delicate lace and I can see my man sitting there with his mouth wide open.
I really do hope that Simone carries on the retro trend to her next collection as she has managed a fine balance of mixing old with new to create modern sexy red lingerie. If you have good taste the Simone Perele definitely needs to be on your shopping list.
Finding elegant lingerie can be hard if you are a D+ cup size.
It is not my problem but it is my friends and I constantly listen to her moans about how hard it is to find elegant lingerie for a lady that is a D+ cup size.
Then today we discovered Bravissimo which stocks elegant lingerie, swimwear and clothing for the D to KK cup size women.
I have to say their prices are good, their choice is excellent and the styles are elegant. Their aim is to allow woman of a large breast size to ask “what bra do I like” rather than “what bra will fit me”. If you are a D to KK cup size then check them out today, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
French lingerie is the crème de la crème when it comes to wearing sexy lingerie. We all think of French knickers and french maids outfit but how did France earn the name of being the birthplace of sexy lingerie?
Simple really, French lingerie was the first sexy lingerie to be marketed to the masses. In the 19th century lingerie for women was known as being restrictive, bulky, uncomfortable and sometimes damaging to a person’s health. Think of a corset, it accentuated a woman’s curves but it took two people to get her into it and very often at times she could not sit or breath properly. To look sexy in a corset took a lot of hard work.
So began a need for sexy lingerie that was easy and exciting to wear. A number of French businesses spotted this gap in the market and started giving women a choice by freeing them from their tight-fitting girdles and corsets.
In the mid 90′s the trend caught on in America and the mass marketing and promotion of French lingerie had started overseas. Over the years different materials, styles and designs have emerged from some of the best well-known lingerie houses in the world. Today sexy lingerie is a multi billion pound business but don’t forget that it’s roots all started with French lingerie.
