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A while ago, we highlighted the top 10 stocking wearing countries, based on sales over the previous twelve months. Now, we can update those results with a map showing countries that purchased more stockings than any other during Spring 2017. So, which countries wear stockings the most frequently? Again, the UK…
When it comes to preparing for your wedding, you know that you need to purchase luxury hosiery to make an impression – but what to wear? There is so much choice, much of it depending on the type of lingerie you will be wearing. If you are wearing a basque,…
Hello everyone! Sorry for the delay in my postings, life has been hectic. So I have a beautiful pair of tights featured on my blog today; Pretty Polly’s Glamorous Baroque lace tights. I hope you enjoy the review and pictures as much as I enjoyed creating this post! ❤Pretty Polly are undoubtedly…
This Valentine’s Day, whatever you have planned, we are sure to have the hosiery and lingerie to meet your needs. Whether you are after French, seamed, or even a touch of lace, you can find it in our Valentine Collection. Some of our recommended stockings are as follows: Gerbe Carnation Seamed French…
Erica M NYC is exclusive to Luxury-Legs in the UK and I was lucky enough to receive the beautiful ‘I Heart U’ pair to review; Recently established as the luxury hosiery brand of New York City underground, Erica M. continues to embark on becoming a leader in the intimate luxury legwear distribution….
With an ever increasing range of stockings, we have also taken stock of two new luxury suspender belts (or garter belts if you are from the US and Canada) so that you can hold them up. The first (pictured above), is the Imogen Button suspender belt in satin, from Playful Promises. It…
The Mayfair Stockings sale is now underway, with huge reductions across all ‘end of season’ lines. You can view our sale items by visiting the ‘Sale Collection‘. I would also like to say thank you for all of your custom over the last twelve months. Your loyalty and custom is very…
Flirty fishnets, rich hues and classic sheers—tights are the life of the party this holiday season. Here are some ways to get a leg up on this chic everyday staple. MVT (Most Valuable Tights) Statement tights appeared at Proenza Schouler, where an exaggerated fishnet poked out of revealing cut-out dresses. The…
It’s time for the slew of holiday parties, and with the milder temperatures, it’s also time for festive holiday legwear. As legwear becomes a more important part of the footwear world, brands like Commando, Wolford and Pretty Polly are boosting their holiday offerings. It’s certainly harder to pick just one or two pairs to invest…
Pretty Polly are undoubtedly one of the best British hosiery brands of all time and have been dressing legs beautifully since 1919! They’re proud to be an iconic British superbrand & the home of House of Holland tights. From Sheers to Opaques, sleek Naturals to timeless Nylons. For everyday through to Ultra-fashionable,…
When I received an email from Courtaulds asking if I would like to review some of their Pretty Polly products; I literally jumped for joy and squealed with excitement!! ❤ Pretty Polly are undoubtedly one of the best British hosiery brands of all time and have been dressing legs beautifully since 1919! They’re proud to…
For much of the 20th century, pantyhose were an essential component of any polished woman’s outfit. But then, many Gen X and Boomers stopped wearing pantyhose years ago, dismissing them as uncomfortable and easily ruined by runs. Most Millennial women have never even worn them, and thanks to more casual…
Well hello again! I’m back to review one of my favourite brands, Wolford! They’re one of the world’s leading hosiery brands founded in 1949. Their designs are always innovative and high quality, maximum comfort (like silk against your skin) and most definitely timeless elegance. This is many of the reasons why I…
As it is National Stockings Day, we are celebrating by launching our new video page. This will show videos from our collections, and at present features lingerie from Maison Close and stockings, hold ups, and tights from Ballerina. You can see the videos here. Lucy x Source: https://www.mayfairstockings.com/blogs/news/49109441-video-page-now-live
For a stockings boutique, this Friday holds a certain significance for us, as it is National Stockings Day. 24 hours, one day a year, when women can celebrate their femininity. The nice thing about National Stockings Day is that nobody needs to know you are celebrating, unless you want them…
We thought it was worth letting you know that we have today taken delivery of the brand new Maison Close 100% nylon French stockings. These are exclusive to ourselves and are simply beautiful. They are made from a wonderful yarn and being traditional nylons, they have a reinforced heel and toe,…
We love French silk stockings, and they really need no introduction. Having the quality you expect from Parisian hosiery, with a tradition that stretches back many years, these are some of the most glamorous stockings we have available. Silk itself is a natural fibre, so silk stockings are perfect for sensitive…
Fall fashion is right around the corner, so it’s time to start stocking up on all the darling hosiery you can find to keep those legs warm. Perhaps your favorite pairs from last year barely made it through the season and it’s got you wondering how to keep tights from running….
It turns out that hosiery isn’t just hot on the runways but on store shelves, too. According to a new study by NPD Group, sales of hosiery and legwear are up — and millennials have a lot to do with the increase. Sales of sheer hosiery, socks and tights grew 3 percent, to $7.3 billion,…
We are surrounded by amazing history in the U.K and with being a National Trust member…I thought why not take you all with me on a trip to the beautiful Speke Hall! Oh and of course, I’m wearing tights!! ❤ Before I take you into the review, I want to introduce you to Speke Hall; as…
Leg Avenue was founded in 1999 in California, USA and are now one of the world’s largest manufacturers of intimate apparel. They pride themselves on making the most innovative costumes, lingerie and hosiery. (and that they definitely do! ❤) I first discovered Leg Avenue in the summer of 2006; it was…
Wolford are one of the world’s leading hosiery, lingerie and ready-to-wear brands founded in 1949. Their designs are always innovative designs, high quality, maximum comfortand most definitely timeless elegance. Based on their circular knitting technique Wolford has produced garments which give the wearer the unique feeling of slipping into a…
If you were to look under many a sheer gown or bodycon look worn with indelible confidence on the red carpet (think Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Zooey Deschanel) or runway (Altuzarra, Prabal Gurung and Nicole Miller), you’re likely to find Commando underthings — from shapewear to the brand’s signature seamless underwear and its patented…
Sometimes, less is more. “We didn’t want anything to distract from the legs,” said Fashion Director Mosha Lundström Halbert. “It was about stripping back to highlight the power of glam gams and spindly heels.” Upon meeting Wilhelmina’s Danielle Knudson, the concept took off. “I was struck by her vixenish beauty —…
Pretty Polly have been an established hosiery company since 1919 (amazing that they’re nearly 100 years old ❤!) They’re an iconic British superbrand and the home of House of Holland tights too and were one of the first companies to introduce non-run stockings in 1959! Pretty Polly Secret Socks Design and Material How Pretty…
Gipsy Tights have been an established hosiery brand for over 30 years, bringing the latest of Italian fashions to the market with an amazing quality and available for an affordable price! Gipsy Ornate Sparkle Front Detail Tights Gipsy very kindly sent these to me during my Christmas break, after I questioned…
Agent Provocateur is most definitely thee brand that I lust over when it comes to lingerie. So when my alltime favourite ‘Margot’ was reduced to half price, I jumped at the chance to own this classic.Their pieces can be very risque designed using only the most luxurious of fabrics and the quality of their…
Wolford is one of the world’s leading hosiery brands founded in 1949. Their designs are always innovative and high quality, maximum comfort (like silk against your skin) and most definitely timeless elegance. This is many of the reasons why I have a vast collection of their tights and bodysuits ❤ I recently reviewed…
I want to start by saying a massive thank you to everyone who supported me in Wolford’s ‘Update your legs’ contest. I had an amazing time in the magical Eternal city of Rome and made some true friends. I was greeted at the Grand Hotel Plaza in Rome by the…
This week I had a massive shock to find an email and a facebook post telling me that I was one of the winners of the Wolford update your legs competition!!! Well i nearly died as I am a person who has never ever won anything…not even bingo!! And to actually win…
Well, this is…different. America’s Sweetheart Miley Cyrus has found some time during her Bangerz tour to team up with Terry Richardson and shoot a campaign for Italian hosiery brand Golden Lady. Cyrus has been chosen as the face (and legs!) of the brand, who released the following statement about taking on the 21-year-old: “Rock Your Legs! [is] an…
Nothing ruins a die-hard tights-lover’s day like seeing that first patch of skin show through her favorite pair. But, short of avoiding all wooden benches, and keeping an emery board and bottle of clear nail polish on your person at all times, what can you do, right? Actually, it turns…
The Wolford Artiste are a lace up boot effect tight; where the laces go up to stay-up height from the end of your foot. Now these are most definitely a statement kind of tights; yes we all know most Wolford are…but I normally find it easy to put an outfit together that…
For those of you who look forward to the new hosiery styles launching this winter, you will be pleased to hear that Oroblu, the Italian designers, have launched their latest limited edition collection of tights, hold ups, and now lingerie. All of their hosiery is now available, and the lingerie…
It’s that time of year where we can enjoy the lighter nights and warmer temperatures. But while we are ready to consign our thick black tights to the drawer, we’re not quite ready to ditch our tights and stockings just yet… Many people don’t think of hosiery as part of…
We are pleased to stock the up and coming European hosiery brand Ballerina. Their designs are unique and contain lots of beautiful floral patterns and intricate details. Bridal hosiery is one of their specialities offering a great selection of tights and hold ups. They have also produced a new exclusive design with pheromones, which make the wearer…
The story of pantyhose runs in the Gant family. Since the late Allen Gant Sr. introduced the first pair in 1959, his descendents have watched the garment move from high fashion to optional accessory. Three generations of women have now experienced waist-to-toe stockings, and few would be surprised to discover…
JUST when you thought an article of clothing had become irredeemably horrible, fashion finds a way of resurrecting it and making it look good. Which might explain why, after years of the bare leg, pantyhose are on the runways. It started with Miu Miu’s fall show, with grandmotherly cardigans and…
