Sunday, 14 October 2012

DOWNTON ABBEY

 
The nations favourite costume drama of the moment Downton Abbey has really captured the imagination of its audience.  After an episode of Downton 1920's luxury lingerie brand Lucile reported an unprecedented surge in the increase of sales after a mention on the programme.  Website traffic also increased by 62%. 

 

The lingerie brand has only recently been revived by the great great grand-daughter of the brands original creator Lady Duff Gordon, the it girl of La Belle Epoque. 

The female form was the inspiration behind each garment, draping beautiful fabrics to create feminine silhouettes The female form was the inspiration behind each garment, draping beautiful fabrics to create feminine silhouettes
Lucile's British heritage is the very core of the brand and perfectly reflects the glamour of Downton Lucile's British heritage is the very core of the brand and perfectly reflects the glamour of Downton
Vintage images from the brand's archives 

Here is a selection from the Autumn/Winter 2012 collecction 
 

 

 

 

 

  Gold Silk Chemise

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