Lingerie as we know it today has been around since the Middle Ages. However, it evolved from being worn for warmth to being a fashion and comfort statement. French lingerie in particular became a symbol of female beauty and seduction, and the notion persists to this day. In fact, the word “lingerie” derives from the French word for “linen”.

Buying lingerie can prove to be complicated, so buying from an established company is essential. Nowadays, it is even preferable to buy lingerie online, given the wide range of choices available on the Internet that are difficult to find elsewhere. There are dedicated french lingerie websites that carry the most luxurious collections, such as the www.a-french-lingerie.com site. They are the main retailers for the French lingerie brand Aubade, a range of seductive and unique underwear.

Aubade's spring / summer 2012 collection is inspired in the glamourous 1950s. The items in this year's collection are made of delicate fabrics like satin and lace. Their range “Délices des initiés” features an eye-catching shappire blue and black set. The set consists of a balconnet bra and the bottoms can either be a delicate embroidered g-string or a more covering pair of high-waisted boy shorts. In the same range, there is also a sophisticated strapless camisole that highlights female curves in the right places.

Another collection worth mentioning is the “Hollywood pin-up”. This is a luxury collection featuring shappire and black or burgundy and black items, like briefs, shorties, balconnet bras, and g-strings that can be combined between them to create different looks. Special items in this collection include a stunning candy-coloured basque with suspenders and a provocative babydoll in teal or candy, that creates a gorgeous tattoo effect.

Aubade's “Beauty Sculpt” collection is a set of five control briefs. Each of the briefs is designed to sculpt a part of the body, like the abdomen, the thighs or the buttocks. All items in the “Beauty Sculpt” collection are available in black, white or beige, and you can choose between boxers, g-strings or full briefs. Aubade also has a “Retro Sculpt” collection, for those who do not want to sacrifice sexiness at the expense of comfort and control. This is a unique collection featuring black or ivory control briefs in satin and lace, a sculpting bustier / camisole, three bra types (balconnet, triangle and plunge) in satin and tulle, and a beautiful pair of high- waisted pin-up briefs featuring abdominal support and delicate lace layers around the waist.

Other inspiring garments are those in Aubade's vintage collection, which consists of plunge and balconnet bras, g-strings, and a body-clinging teddy in embroidered black and transparent tulle with satin details. The back in this teddy features a sexy wide lacing pattern, making of this item an incredibly splendid piece.

This French lingerie website also carries a few beach collections, such as the “Retro Beach” range, featuring colourful two-pieces, beach wraps, tunics, and more.

Ordering could not be easier: you only need to create an account and add items to your basket. Delivery is guaranteed within seven days of ordering.

New collection "Délices d'Initiés" Aubade is taking you on a journey to La Mostra di Venezia of the 1950s, inspired by its icon Sophia Loren. A two-tone range made entirely from satin and lace, decorated with a large bow, gives the collection great sophistication.

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