Two new collections that we can’t wait to show you

Gorgeous new lingerie is coming thick and fast for the holiday season, and we are revelling in the glory of all this new lingerie! Here are two must-see new collections for Christmas ’09:

Hopeless “The Voyage” Collection

When we introduced you to Australian label Hopeless lingerie last year, we fell in love with the label’s clean, modern lines, luxurious silk, and quirky directional design. It’s been a year since that collection, but the next one was worth the wait!

It might seem strange to draw inspiration from Stephen Spielberg’s “Jaws,” but we see where Hopeless is going with “The Voyage” –the collection gives a nod to the very retro nautical look, but updates it with hidden “sharks teeth,” bold blocks of colour, and tiny little details that we love. For example, check out the back view of this Alex Silk camisole ($150, above right) – we love the peekaboo blue panel which adds an extra oomph of sex appeal to the piece.

Hopeless’s “The Voyage” is full of updated retro fun, from high-waisted knickers to bralettes to halterneck bras. It’s an incredible sophomore effort from Hopeless, and we can’t wait to see what 2010 brings from this promising label! Check out the whole collection at Etsy – and be quick! The last order date for international orders is the 10th!

Sonia Kykiel for H&M

We don’t often cover lingerie that you can’t buy online, but we’ll make an exception for fashion legend Sonia Rykiel and her H&M collaboration for a lingerie line. We were delighted to find that this collaboration didn’t produce unwearable frankenclothes like many others we’ve seen, but instead gives gorgeous designs at an accessible price.

The lingerie itself is very current, boasting a number of bralettes, a very chic simple bra and some gorgeous robes and nighties. The prices, however, are the best bit – most things cost $20 or less, and the silk pieces are just $30. There will of course be a trade-off when buying such affordable fabrics, but we think these pieces are so lovely, they are worth the risk of only lasting a few seasons! To buy the lingerie, head to your closest H&M or Sonia Rykiel boutique, and you can see photos of the full range here.

Don’t forget – last posting dates!

We are coming up to the deadline for last posting dates for online stores, so if you are planning to buy online for Christmas, make sure you do it soon! If you’re still not sure what to get, don’t forget to try our Christmas Gift Guide!