Brief encounters: Undressed at the V&A
From Queen Victoria’s mother’s pantaloons to Kim Kardashian’s ‘butt-lifters’ – an exhibition about the history of underwear explores the beautiful and bizarre inventions beneath our clothes
Underwear
A look at the 350 years of underwear, the fashion’s foundation
Undressed: 350 years of Underwear in Fashion. Underwear is fashion’s foundation. A new exhibition a the Bendigo Gallery in Victoria, Australia looks at the history of private and intimate clothing – from corsets to court mantuas and boudoir wear to bustles – exploring underwear’s function in decorating and manipulating the body. The exhibition organised by London’s … Read more
Luxury lingerie for the romantic in you
In the late 19th century, England’s Lady Duff Gordon began refining the utilitarian underwear designs of the past into the delicate, extravagant and sensual designs of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Today, the descendants of these fine undergarments continue to appeal to the romantic type and the quality and design of lingerie pieces have become … Read more
The sexiest lingeries: a few grams of the art of seduction
Bordelle, Agent Provocateur, La Perla, ID Sarrieri, Chantelle, Guia La Bruna, Carine Gilson, Intenzioni represent sounding names of the high-end lingerie market. Women appreciate their finesse of execution, exciting patterns, refined materials and the effect on others. If at the hearing of these brands you sturtle, the lookbooks will make you melt. Bordelle With … Read more