This season lingerie dominates with graphic florals and flirty fabrics in notice-me colours like red and gold, peacock blue and jet black. Detail is paramount with scalloped edging and pleating, mirroring ready-to-wear trends, while some collections see technological advances, as lightweight memory foam and micro-fibre mesh prove pretty can be practical. Expect key styles from Lejaby, Chantelle, Fantasie and Freya up to a G and sometimes a H cup.
Sleepwear embraces a vintage mood as classic style slips, lace trims, satin and silks, in soft nude and pale rose evident in pieces by Flora Nikrooz, Vivis, Hanro and Mimi Holiday evoke old school Hollywood glamour.
An equally soft message dominates hosiery with subtle swirls, polka dots and circles in black, peacock, taupe and dove. Braver cameos do appear in trend-led motifs from trompe l’oeil corsetry to bold geometric `60s patterns. Look to Wolford and Falke for key styles.
Label to Love: Expect exclusive lines from Stella McCartney, Aubade, Triumph ‘Essence’, B.Tempt'd and Mimi Holliday, along with fresh collections from brands like Wacoal, Lejaby, Chantelle, Calvin Klein and Elle MacPherson.