It’s been quite a while since I last did a ‘lingerie/loungewear I love’ post, but I’ve not been able to stop thinking about this Apilat pyjama set since I first saw it. After focusing on robes and nightgowns for the longest time, this year the brand decided to branch out into pyjamas, and the designs did not disappoint.
The Layneau collection specialises in couture-level craftsmanship and garments dripping in French lace. It’s priced within the highest range of commercially-available designs, with with garments starting at $450 (approx. £355 / 410€) and robes reaching $4299 (approx. £3,385 / 3,940€).
This is mainly intended to be a list of gift suggestions and yes, I pick some items specifically for their festive twist. But I also like to think of these annual guides (especially the ‘luxury’ ones) as a summary of some of the most creative, interesting and beautiful pieces I’ve spotted over the course of the year.
Based in Britain and created by Hungarian designer Linda Miller, Divaurae is a luxuriously-sensual lingerie brand with a retro edge. Miller’s creations show influences of everything from 1950s silhouettes through to the high leg cuts of the 1980s, but it isn’t just fashion history that inspires her work – it’s also the models who wear it.
I have purchased numerous sets from Karolina Laskowska, most recently the Eos re-release in Aubergine which retails at $1,079 for the two-piece set. The Eos designs are available exclusively through Jane’s Vanity, a US-based boutique that curates lingerie and home goods from a variety of luxury designers.
Designed in South Wales, Emiah by Alycia specialises in bespoke bridal, corsetry, and boudoir lingerie. I reached out to the designer in January of 2022 to commission a piece for my bridal trousseau. This began a yearlong luxury experience full of decadent textures, fantastical delights, and quiet extravagance.
As a late eighties baby, the original Lucy Jones Lingerie was before my time. It was founded by Lucy Jones in Liverpool in 1980 and went on to what I can only describe as phenomenal success for a small, independent brand, being stocked in leading department stores including the likes of Harrods.
This is my second and final holiday lingerie gift guide, just in time for you to take advantage of any Black Friday deals these brands may be running tomorrow and this coming weekend.
This is your ultimate guide to building a luxury lingerie collection. First, it’s important to start with a clear vision. Once you understand your motivations, it will be easier to build a collection tailored to your goals.
A name that has been very popular recently for a number of reasons – among which, their willingness to consistently increase their size range – is UK brand Edge O’ Beyond. Their flexible size range covers UK 6-18 and 30B-38G, the concept being that one size covers 3 to 4 sister sizes thanks to adjustable back straps.