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  • 'Bling Bling Love' Silk Camisole & Shorts By Rosamosario, c. 2010s, Italy. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Bling Bling Love’ Silk Camisole & Shorts By Rosamosario

    'Bling Bling Love' Silk Camisole & Shorts By Rosamosario Date: c. 2010s Origin: Italy Fabric: Silk satin, machine lace Brand: Rosamosario   A camisole and short set in luminous pink silk satin,…
    June 28, 2022
  • 'Harmony' Patchwork Silk Satin Lingerie Set By Pillowbook, 2018, China. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Harmony’ Patchwork Silk Satin Lingerie Set By Pillowbook

    'Harmony' Patchwork Silk Satin Lingerie Set By Pillowbook Date: 2018 Origin: China Fabric: Silk satin Brand: Pillowbook   The 'Harmony' range by Pillowbook is entirely crafted from recycled fabric waste. Silk offcuts…
    June 27, 2022
  • Silk & Mesh Open Cup Bra By Coco De Mer With 'Avec Des Bas' Silk Open Drawers By N. De Samim, c. 2005-2010, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Silk & Mesh Open Cup Bra By Coco De Mer With ‘Avec Des Bas’ Silk Open Drawers By N. De Samim

    Silk & Mesh Open Cup Bra By Coco De Mer With 'Avec Des Bas' Silk Open Drawers By N. De Samim Date: c. 2005-2010 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk satin, stretch nylon…
    June 27, 2022
  • Trousseau Ensemble In Ivory Silk Satin, Ecru Lace Appliqué, Smocking & Satin Stitch Embroidery, c. 1930s, Spain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Trousseau Ensemble In Ivory Silk Satin, Ecru Lace Appliqué, Smocking & Satin Stitch Embroidery

    Trousseau Ensemble In Ivory Silk Satin, Ecru Lace Appliqué, Smocking & Satin Stitch Embroidery Date: c. 1930s Origin: Spain Fabric: Silk satin, machine lace Brand: Custom made   A luxurious bridal trousseau…
    June 24, 2022
  • Pink & Red Silk Satin & Chiffon Lingerie Set By Jean Yu, 2009, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Pink & Red Silk Satin & Chiffon Lingerie Set By Jean Yu

    Pink & Red Silk Satin & Chiffon Lingerie Set By Jean Yu Date: c. 2009 Origin: USA Fabric: Silk satin, silk chiffon, grosgrain ribbon Brand: Jean Yu   A minimalist cut lingerie…
    May 9, 2022
  • Escape Map Silk Lingerie Set, Created For Countess Mountbatten, c. 1940s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Escape Map Silk Lingerie Set, Created For Countess Mountbatten

    Escape Map Silk Lingerie Set, Created For Countess Mountbatten Date: c. 1940s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Printed Silk Crêpe Brand: Custom Made   A 'Kestos' style bra and tap pants made from…
    May 7, 2022
  • Pleated Silk Crepe Slip & Tap Pants With Drawn Thread Work & Monogram Embroidery, c. 1920s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Pleated Silk Crepe Slip & Tap Pants With Drawn Thread Work & Monogram Embroidery

    Pleated Silk Crepe Slip & Tap Pants With Drawn Thread Work & Monogram Embroidery Date: c. 1920s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk crepe Brand: Custom made   A coordinating slip and tap…
    January 6, 2022
  • Ice Blue & Navy Nylon Lace Bra & Tap Pants By Cadolle, c. 1960s, France. The Underpinnings Museum.

    Ice Blue & Navy Nylon Lace Bra & Tap Pants By Cadolle

    Ice Blue & Navy Nylon Lace Bra & Tap Pants By Cadolle Date: c. 1960s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon Brand: Cadolle   A bra and tap pant set in fine nylon lace,…
    June 19, 2021
  • Ivory Silk Satin Embroidered Kestos Style Bra & Appliquéd Tap Pants, c. 1930s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Ivory Silk Satin Embroidered Kestos Style Bra & Appliquéd Tap Pants

    Ivory Silk Satin Embroidered Kestos Style Bra & Appliquéd Tap Pants Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk satin, cotton bobbinet Brand: Unknown, likely custom made   A soft cup style…
    April 13, 2021
  • 'Marin' Tattoo Embroidered Tulle Bra & Shorts By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla, c. 2012, Italy. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Marin’ Tattoo Embroidered Tulle Bra & Shorts By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla

    'Marin' Tattoo Embroidered Tulle Bra & Shorts By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla Date: 2012, created for SS13 Origin: Italy Fabric: Nylon Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla   An…
    November 21, 2019
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