LA PERLA SS2013 Sicilian' 800 Style Lingerie Collection

 LA PERLA SS2013 Sicilian' 800 Style lingerie collection scorching gazes and desires hidden by a strip of lace. Gattopardo’s nineteenth-century Sicily is the spark that ignites the charm of a collection inspired by a far away world reinvented with contemporary sensitivity to supply a retro style with a timeless elegance. Each garment evokes the splendour of those baroque palaces and their great society balls as well as the boudoirs where corsets were passion and pitter patter accomplices. Bows, lace inserts, hooks, strings, pleats and precious embroideries resembling antique medallions offer the seductive secrets that Sicilian noblewomen revealed with a special artistry that should be rediscovered: coquetry.

The reproduction of vintage shapes that appear more solidly constructed has been lightened thanks to the transparency of lace and tulle. Leavers lace with large flowers is combined with mesh inserts crossed by veins that simulate the whale-bones of corsets. The nightdresses are enhanced by applications of silk in the shape of large romantic bows. Laces create a seductive motif between bra-cups or on the front of babydolls. FOCUS: the short petticoat tightly fastened throughout by silk ribbons that highlight the body.

The geometrical structure of 19th century underskirts has inspired the style of several exclusive garments. FOCUS: the unhemmed tulle twin-set with a pattern of overlapping triangles, the caged bra or slip made of satin ribbons and combined with its own intriguing chiffon culottes.Old-world emotions run along the threads of an embroidery on tulle reinvented for a vintage collection that is available with sophisticated two-tone effects. The decors of handkerchiefs that every noble lady used to carry are recreated in the macramé diamonds that are as precious as cameos. FOCUS: the bustier with frills in rigid tulle on the sides and veined in the fashion of whale-bones. The designs of ancient tapestries become the guiding theme of a print in pastel colours on silk georgette available in two versions: micro for lingerie and macro for night wear.

The swimwear collection as bold and sensual as this land. The multi-coloured tiles and tapestries of Baroque buildings lend their patterns to the prints. Traditional laces play a new role next to smock stitches and draping while ajours discover a new beachwear dimension. A mixture of elegance, warmth and imagination in every detail for a couture Mediterranean style.