Addiction Douceur
Addiction Douceur is a new line of lingerie and loungewear/sleepwear from a designer in Los Angeles. Addiction features designs for the professional customer in the most exquisite and comfortable fabrics. The line reflects the LA aesthetic and is designed expressly for the contemporary woman who demands function, comfort and value.
We began carrying Addiction two years ago based on a decades-long relationship with the CEO of Absolutely Lingerie, Addictions’ parent company. Addiction sleepwear and loungewear was an immediate hit with our customers and has quickly become one of the most oft-reordered brands in our store. The Addiction sleepwear line was soon augmented by new color ways and, a year ago, with a new line of hyper-comfortable and beautifully designed lingerie. As our customers have discovered and embraced Addiction, we have continued to add to our inventory. Addiction has also become one our favorites for personal use.
Pluto
Ela strives to supply a broad range of the very best sleepwear available, particular from brands known for using natural fibers. Pluto, a Belgian company, delights us with chemises and nightgowns, robes and pajamas which are all carefully constructed from the finest cottons and other contemporary fabrics. We buy two Pluto lines per year and almost always sell out before the season is ends. Their “Matelasse” line of cotton robes, known for its fit and incredible comfort, is a cornerstone of the Pluto line. We buy one of every color for ourselves, and for our adult “children”.
Christine
Christine Morton is a Scottish designer born in Glasgow who has created a unique and beautiful, ever-changing line of luxury sleepwear. Resplendent in the finest silk fabrics, Christine’s designs have found their way into the closets of customers around the globe, and to those of celebrities such as Oprah, Catherine Zeta Jones, Diana Krall and Gwyneth Paltrow.
We love the uniqueness of Christine Morton designs and their wonderful, equally unique prints and solid fabrics. A recent line of robes and chemises featured vintage lace no longer available anywhere else in the world. Even more special, Christine’s unique and beautiful garments are hand cut and sewn by a small network of individuals in Western Canada. Each piece is hand manufactured by an artisan who is personally recruited and known by Christine Morton.
Aubade
The Aubade brand was founded in France more than a half century ago and has become known for one of the most successful, fashion-forward lines in the entire industry. If any of our lines can be described as “sensual,” Aubade would be the first to come to mind. Still designed and manufactured in France, Aubade maintains long-term collaborations with Calais makers of the famous leavers lace and Swiss embroiderers to create lingerie of elegance and distinction.
The Aubade customer learns to love the refined sexiness of the lines, and the way that the lingerie can totally change the overall appearance of the clothed body. Aubade is the very essence of refined French lingerie. We carry a wide range of it, and also selectively offer Aubade swimwear.
Lise Charmel
There is no finer lingerie in the world. The company was founded in the 1950’s in France’s capital of gastronomy, Lyon. Fittingly, Lise Charmel lingerie is literally a feast for the eyes. For more than half a century, the company has built its identity and reputation by offering the most beautiful lingerie available and prides itself on constant innovation.
Today, the Lise Charmel Group encompasses four individual brands: Lise Charmel for the fashion connoisseur; Eprise with the same fabrics and fashion forward designs for the fuller figured woman; and Antigel and Antinea, which is aimed at a somewhat younger customer with a more moderate budget. Regardless of age and shape, the Lise Charmel woman is a woman of high expectations who wants the perfect fit, the best materials and the highest quality available.
Lise Charmel was among the first in the industry to use guipure (those without a backing) and elastic laces using the finest silks and other fabrics from Switzerland and France. Lise Charmel designs also incorporate special design and construction techniques that are unique in the industry. Designs feature rich embroideries, opulent fabrics, soft tulles and fine attention to detail. In short, Lise Charmel lingerie is designed to please the most refined tastes, and devoted to the service of women who love fine lingerie.
We carry a full line of Lise Charmel lingerie and exquisite sleepwear, which we replenish as much as four times per year. We also work to ensure that we carry a broad range of colors and designs for every occasion. Case in point, the Lise Charmel bridal collections are the highlight of our store.
Arlotta
For many years we carried a simple line of wonderful cashmere robes, which were manufactured by a small, one-man business in San Francisco. We loved his robes, but he fell victim to the recession and globalization trends in the fashion industry that make it very difficult for small businesses to survive. After two years of searching, we have finally found a new source of beautiful cashmere robes and sleepwear from Chris Arlotta. The line brings enduring quality, luxury and true comfort to the lingerie industry. Arlotta cashmere has been featured in O Magazine, Vogue, Marie Claire and Town and Country. We are excited to be able to offer Arlotta to our customers.
Calida
Tradition brand Calida is a Swiss line that’s been combining exceptional quality, excellent workmanship and meticulous attention to detail for three quarters of a century. They design and make fabulously comfortable and long lasting PJ’s, chemises and intimate wear such as camisoles from beautiful and long-lasting Swiss cottons. Many of our customers have discovered the amazingly comfortable line of all cotton Calida panties and will wear nothing else.
From yarns to fabrics, threads, elastics, embroidery and labels, all of the fabrics that go into making a Calida product are tested and certified to meet the Oeko-Tex Standard 100, whose test criteria guarantee that the textiles are not harmful to health, and that they promote the well-being of the user.
Lise Charmel
There is no finer lingerie in the world. The company was founded in the 1950’s in France’s capital of gastronomy, Lyon. Fittingly, Lise Charmel lingerie is literally a feast for the eyes. For more than half a century, the company has built its identity and reputation by offering the most beautiful lingerie available and prides itself on constant innovation.
Today, the Lise Charmel Group encompasses four individual brands: Lise Charmel for the fashion connoisseur; Eprise with the same fabrics and fashion forward designs for the fuller figured woman; and Antigel and Antinea, which is aimed at a somewhat younger customer with a more moderate budget. Regardless of age and shape, the Lise Charmel woman is a woman of high expectations who wants the perfect fit, the best materials and the highest quality available.
Lise Charmel was among the first in the industry to use guipure (those without a backing) and elastic laces using the finest silks and other fabrics from Switzerland and France. Lise Charmel designs also incorporate special design and construction techniques that are unique in the industry. Designs feature rich embroideries, opulent fabrics, soft tulles and fine attention to detail. In short, Lise Charmel lingerie is designed to please the most refined tastes, and devoted to the service of women who love fine lingerie.
We carry a full line of Lise Charmel lingerie and exquisite sleepwear, which we replenish as much as four times per year. We also work to ensure that we carry a broad range of colors and designs for every occasion. Case in point, the Lise Charmel bridal collections are the highlight of our store.