Despite my love for both fashion and history, it was not until recently that I discovered that during the Second World War, the Nazis tried to co-opt the Parisian fashion industry and bring all their entire operations to Berlin. Seems like a bit of a waste of time when fighting a war, but the Nazis [...]
A brief history of one of the most memorable fashion silhouettes of the twentieth century….. The ideal body of the 1950s was overtly sexy with sharp outlines; the fashionable woman had to have a high bust line, tiny cinched waist, and rounded hips. Thanks to couturiers like Christian Dior who were inspired by the clothes [...]
In honor of my favorite leopard print coat, I thought it would be fun to write a blog about the history of animal prints and their use in lingerie. Animal skins have been used since ancient times for warmth and protection, but have also had spiritual significance as well. Many indigenous societies believed that by [...]
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With the end of Paris Fashion Week, the international fall collections have come to a close. Unfortunately, the latter half of the collections were overshadowed by the John Galliano scandal, and his subsequent dismissal from Dior. That being said, there were lots of great styles worth mentioning as we look to next autumn. Here are [...]
Posted in Alexis's Blog, Blog Updates, Fashion Advice, Runway Style Tags: alexander mcqueen, alexander wang, animal prints, black lingerie, chloe, christian dior, color, dolce and gabbana, fetish, gucci, john galliano, lace, louis vuitton, marc jacobs, miu miu, prada, proenza schouler, pucci, Retro, rodarte, sheer, stella mccartney No Comments »
Have you ever noticed how some fashion designers are obsessed with undergarments, and constantly incorporate them into their ensembles? The most famous example is none other than (the original) Christian Dior, whose romantic, New Look silhouettes of 1947 were totally dependant on the wasp-waist corselets and starched crinolines worn underneath. To wear a Christian Dior [...]
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What is it about black lingerie that is so tantalizing and sexy? There is something dangerous and glamorous about a woman in black bra and panties, yet it is hard to pin point what it is exactly that makes it so tantalizing. During the Victorian Era, a time of romanticism and sentimentality, mourning the dead [...]
Posted in Alexis's Blog, Blog Updates, Fashion Advice Tags: Balenciaga, black lingerie, bras, christian dior, femme fatale, history, lace, lingerie, merry widow, mourning, seductive, sexy, sheer, vamp, Victorian era, warners 1 Comment »What’s up with hemlines this season? Panty-peeking minis, sophisticated knee-length and mid-thigh skirts & dresses… this Spring has a little something for everyone. Let’s start with a peek at some runway fashions to inspire your personal style & revamp your closet! It’s hard for most anyone (other than models, of course) to look classy when [...]
Posted in Fashion Advice, Lisa's Blog, Runway Style Tags: alberta ferretti, betsey johnson, christian dior, dolce and gabbana, dresses, elle magazine, fashion, Fashion Advice, Fashionista Lisa, harpers bazaar, hemlines, invisible panties, no panty lines, runway, sheer, short skirts, skirts, spring 2010, spring cleaning 1 Comment »Some of the biggest names in fashion have introduced their new lines in New York and Paris for Spring Fashion Week. Amongst the eye-catching melee of colors, daring ingenuity and bold cuts, many style themes emerged. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be covering the fashion styles that will be all the rage this spring. [...]
