Erotica, Vogue Paris

Vogue Paris, photos by Steven Klein, model Lily Donaldson

 When erotica is presented in a high-fashion setting it tends to make the whole concept much more mainstream.  Take one part couture clothing, mix it with a blindfold and add a pair of stockings an you've got erotica!  Not so bad.  This is certainly a trend we're seeing within our own business, with the prominence of brands such as Lascivious, Bordelle and Maison Close, and in particular with accessories such as blindfolds, cuffs & riding crops.

These photos were taken by Steven Klein for Vogue Paris, and you can see the full editorial here. 

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Marion Cotillard for Vogue Paris

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The cover of the September issue of Vogue Paris presents Marion Cotillard in what we believe is the most exquisite photograph we have seen of the actress in a long time.  Who knew going without eyebrows could look so good?  Not only is the cover shot gorgeous (as shot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggot), but the editorial is filled with edgy black lingerie by Dior Haute Couture and even latex lingerie by House of Harlot.  We can thank Carine Roitfeld for styling this provocative shoot.
We're hopeful that because the September issue of Vogue Paris is so prominently featuring lingerie for its cover story that it will remain a strong trend for 2011.  If you haven't already noticed, lingerie has been a pretty hot item this past year (but then really, when is it not hot!).  Perhaps the most notable lingerie trend of 2009/2010 has been the high-waist panty...and maybe next year it will be the bullet bra or latex undies if this editorial is any indication.  We shall see!

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Jean Paul Gaultier Bra

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We can't think of an editorial in which the same item is shown in every single image, and yet here it is! In the January 2010 issue of Vogue Paris, Laetitia Casta wears the striking (and Madonna-esque) John Paul Gaultier green bullet bra in every picture. We love the color...but this style is so exagerrated compared to the typical vintage styles that we've enjoyed (or at least it appears to be). In any event, we love the different looks that are created around this one striking piece. This is truly a lingerie-as-outwear look! Now, who's going to wear it?

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Who Needs Pants...When Panties are More Fun?

take the dog for a walk...without pants.

Vogue Paris
Anastasia Barbierie photographed by Walter Pfiefer

Really, what better way to elongate your legs than to just skip wearing pants. Some of the panties we are seeing are too cute, and this is the ultimate way to show them off.
If only we could really think this way, or if only we were Lady Gaga (she is really spearheading this trend). Again, we are seeing a lot of editorial where the model is fully dressed, but simply wearing underwear as a bottom. It's a fun look that we get a kick out of!

Lingerie Inspiration - Scarlett Johansson

VOGUE Paris photos by Mario Sorrenti
Scarlett Johansson is wearing Dolce & Gabbana

above: photo by Tom Munro (image not from Vogue Paris)

The latest issue of Vogue Paris features Scarlett Johansson, who happens to do a wonderful job representing the lingerie world! In the pictures above, she is seen wearing Dolce & Gabbana as she is now their beauty line spokesperson. Scarlett has an amazing figure that just begs to be dressed in a gorgeous bustier, and she knows how to flaunt her assets! We just love the bra in the top photo!!

Vogue Paris

above: a La Perla bra

above: a Dior bra

We feel like we have been m.i.a. from the blogging world, with only a few posts here and there. It can actually be time-consuming finding something blog-worthy to post, and we have been busy with a bunch of projects here at our boutique! Thank you for your patience. ;-)

Anyhow, we wanted to post a bit of editorial eye-candy featuring Cindy Crawford in the November issue of French Vogue magazine. Thank you to one of our readers who alerted us to the pretty bras in this spread!

Lingerie & Editorial

Photo by: Ben Hassett for VOGUE Paris
(above) Lingerie by Carine Gilson

(above) Lingerie by Sabbia Rosa

We seem to zero right in on when Carine Gilson lingerie appears in the press! We were pleased to discover an editorial titled "Bijoux" from Vogue Paris featuring a few lingerie looks.
The photography of Ben Hassett is featured in this shoot, and he does an incredible job creating images that are soft and feminine.
We just happen to have the Carine Gilson bra shown in the first image...you can purchase that here!