Carine Gilson...We Will Take One of Each, Please

all images via Carine Gilson



Twice a year we have the honor of sharing the latest collection from Carine Gilson, who is quite possibly the most skilled artisan in the lingerie world.  The fact that her clientele will pay $435 for a pair of PJ shorts or $1400 for a kimono robe is a good indication that we're not alone in our opinion of the designer.  In fact, the brand is going strong having just opened a stunning flagship boutique in Brussels (Belgium). 
The Fall/Winter 2010 collection is filled with Carine Gilson's usual sophistication, as well as some gorgeous loungewear pieces that would work wonderfully as ready-to-wear.  The harem pants and kaftan are pieces we would purchase for ourselves (if we brought her latest collection to our boutique...perhaps next season we will!), and her robes are definitely lust-worthy as well (though we are proud to say we already own one...but it wouldn't hurt to have it in another color!). 
We posted some of the more unique styles from the Fall collection in this post, but you can see the entire lookbook on Carine's website here.


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Hot photos: Hannah von der Hoff by Filipe Marques

[Photo by Filipe Marques]

Loving these dramatic shots of statuesque actress/gal about town Hannah von der Hoff by photographer Filipe Marques. (More after the jump.)


Photo: Filipe Marques
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Lady Gaga debuts new song at St. Paul show

On Monday night at the Xcel, Lady Gaga brought the house down - and revealed a new song, "Living on the Radio." Lucky us!



MTV, New York Magazine, and Perez Hilton all report on the news.

City Pages has a review by Andrea Swensson and a slideshow of show images by Nick Vlcek and Gaga's little monsters by Ben Clark.

Tony Nelson has a great photo set for Metromix.

Jon Bream offers an outfit-oriented recap of Gaga's show. Chris Riemenschneider also has a pro-con review.

Though not a photographer by trade, Kelly Merchant also has a particularly great photo set on Facebook.

METRO's Mary O'Regan launches fashion blog

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Ever wondered how fashion spreads come about? METRO Magazine fashion editor Mary O'Regan just launched a new blog that gives you a glimpse into her creative process - including inspiration tears, and national fashion news. Add artofwore.com to your blogroll now.

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RetroRama at the Minnesota State Fair

[Photo by Nic Marshall]

Miss RetroRama 2010 the first time around? Or just looking for a second dose, with a State Fair twist? You're in luck! RetroRama is back and minaturized as part of the Minnesota History Center's Minnesota History Day at the Fair.

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, for history-inspired designs by five of the Twin Cities' most talented, imaginative and skillfull fashion designers:

Ivan Idland (providing his take on the 1920s)
Joy Teiken of Joynoelle (offering 1930s Old Hollywood glamour)
George Moskal (a vision of 1940s beachwear)
Max Lohrbach (1950s prom reimagined)
Kerry Riley of Needle & Black (lingerie-meets-the-pool via the swingin' 60s)

MINGLE with other retrophiles in your vintage finest;
WATCH as the designs hit the runway, via lovely Ignite Models;
APPLAUD as the designers take their bows;
and grab a corn dog while you're at it!

The Minnesota Historical Society will also be presenting its other programs throughout the day at Carousel Park, including the Nine Nights of Music, Global Hotdish Variety Show, a Minnesota History Trivia Smackdown, and more: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=102909659768450

A presentation of Minnesota Historical Society and MNfashion.

Styled by Jahna Peloquin with additional accessories from Lula's Vintage Wear and Ignite Models Inc, hair by Catlin Weston, and makeup by Ashley Kilcher.

Sunday, September 5
2-2:45 p.m.
Minnesota State Fair Carousel Park
1265 Snelling Ave N
Saint Paul, MN

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Joy Teiken of Joynoelle posted this teaser image from her Dr. Seuss-inspired Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection lookbook. Pictured: "The Cat in the Hat" coat, as worn by Ignite Models' Caroline Bayard.

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Whitney Fransway, a Minnesota native represented locally by Ignite Models, has been making waves since hitting L.A.

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Waldemar Hansson; Lingerie & Photography





all images via here

When we see beautiful images, such as these by Waldemar Hansson, it reminds us of why we started this blog...to share inspiring, gorgeous photos that just happen to showcase beautiful lingerie (though sometimes they don't even need lingerie!).  The top two images with model Victoria Sekrier are dramatic and strikingly pleasing to the eye.  The third image from "Le Coeur Est Un Rebelle" (from Kurv magazine earlier this year) is just flawless and has been a favorite of ours for a few months. These are definitely pictures to save to your inspiration folder (or Tumblr)!  
We encourage you to view the rest of Hansson's portfolio here.

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