How Could We Resist...Dita von Teese Edition

above: Elie Saab Couture

above: wearing Dita von Teese for Wonderbra & Valentino
This is how I will be hanging out when I go to Paris...

above: wearing John Paul Gaultier

wearing Christian Lacroix

Dita von Teese for Harper's Bazaar Russia
images by Marcin Tyszka

True, this blog is dedicated to luxury lingerie...but it's also unofficially dedicated to the style of burlesque superstar Dita von Teese. We can never resist a post about Dita, especially when it involves a gorgeous editorial spread in Harper's Bazaar (Russia). The only lingerie in this shoot is the bra she designed for Wonderbra, and of course the sexy stockings. The John Paul Gaultier bodysuit/dress has a definite lingerie appeal, but we're not entirely sure what to call it. Nonetheless, the results are striking and beautiful. Don't you just love the Christian Lacroix images!

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Jean Paul Gaultier Bra

images via here

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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ID Sarrieri - Fall 2009

images via ID Sarrieri

Ahh, ID Sarrieri, what a beautiful lingerie brand. We often compare this label to La Perla in terms of its classic, elegant and upscale style...and perhaps it's even more high-end (that's open to debate). In any event, it is one of the world's top lingerie lines that is simply striking.
We have carried the brand at Faire Frou Frou in the past (see some sale items here), and we wish we were selling the new Fall collection as shown above (but issues with our temporary boutique closure aren't helping matters). Not only are the pieces so beautiful, but the photographs are amazing as well. Nothing but the best from this Romanian lingerie line.
You can shop the current collection here!

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Sonia Rykiel pour H&M

we're liking the "Belle in Rykiel" velvet pillow

high-waist panties...oh yes, the vintage/retro style is in full effect

images via Sonia Rykiel pour H&M

On December 5th, the official Sonia Rykiel pour H&M capsule collection launches in approximately 1,500 H&M stores worldwide. This is the first holiday collaboration for Sonia Rykiel (who we have carried at Faire Frou Frou) and the first designer lingerie collection for H&M. We're curious if this will be as big as the H&M Jimmy Choo launch...but then again the masses seem to be much more devoted to their designer shoes (and we completely understand that, being shoe lovers as well as lingerie lovers).
We're most excited to see the footage from the runway show that will take place at the Grand Palais in Paris on December 1st. Just looking at the sneak peek in the video below has us very excited to see the end result!
According to the Sonia Rykiel pour H&M press release that was sent to us:

Seduction starts at home with pieces in fluid velvet, silk and satin, offering a luxurious approach to loungewear, while separates feature Rykiel’s signature multi-stripes and strass. Playful accessories including brooches, headbands, pillows and slippers complete the collection. (we love that!)

“The Rykiel style is more than fashion, it’s a lifestyle,” says Nathalie Rykiel, president and artistic director of Sonia Rykiel. “It represents the ultimate in French elegance. It is very Parisian, very Left Bank, and the incarnation of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés woman With this lingerie collection, the house’s signature chic and seductive style is available to all women,”

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Cyber Monday SALE...on NOW

image by Ellen von Unwerth (our favorite)

Right now we are promoting our huge lingerie SALE (that ends on December 1st). The image in our last post is rather boring, but it does make our point...so we thought this one would be much more fun.
We just wanted to remind you of our continuing luxury lingerie sale (online only, as our Studio City shop is temporarily closed for renovations), but wanted to have a cute picture to go along with the post.
Our SALE is on now...click here to shop!

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