The cutest newcomer on the American lingerie scene this year isn’t a sexy new fetish brand, or even an item of clothing. It’s a doll-like cartoon figure named Lanie, part precious little princess and part naughty scamp with a fondness for flashing her knickers at the boys.

Lanie is both the graphic symbol for and the inspiration behind Morgan Lane, a can’t-miss new …

An L.A.-based lingerie company that specializes in erotic bedroom fashions is raising eyebrows with its latest collection — which is aimed at children as young as 8.

But Porscha Woodard, founder of Porscha Starr Lingerie, says there’s nothing sexual or inappropriate about the Starrlett collection of “adolescent apparel.”

“We’re not trying to send off any messages that are sexual or intimate in any …

Gotta love a woman who doesn’t mince words when it comes to marriage, sex, fashion or any combination thereof.

For example, here’s how Misha Myers explains her decision to reboot her California loungewear label Fair Verona this fall:

“As a married woman, lately one question keeps coming to mind: Why on earth do woman walk around their own home in front of the person they …

Luxury doesn’t sell itself — despite what we sometimes think.

Although the luxury goods market has been somewhat insulated during the economic roller coaster of the past few years, it’s still a competitive space and brands are constantly looking for an edge keep them front and center in the minds of their well-heeled clientele.

Which explains, in part, why La Perla has opened its wallet …

Can you put a beret on a can of soda pop?

That’s one of the intriguing possibilities that comes to mind with the news that whimsical French fashion icon Chantal Thomass has been appointed the next “creative director” for Coke Light for a year.

The Parisian lingerie maven takes over the guest gig next spring and is expected to unveil a special Valentine’s edition Coke …