Claesen’s Lingerie Summer 2008
I stumbled upon this really cute summer collection from Claesen’s this morning in my never-ending search for different lingerie. I am sure, however, that most people in the Netherlands know the Claesen’s label as the company has been in business since 1993. They are known for their quality underwear lines for men, women, boys, girls and infants.
I love the refreshing prints and fun comfortable looking camisoles and briefs. While their official website does not provide the names of the individual pieces of the Summer 2008 collection, I will try to describe the styles to you. A pretty pink camisole with spaghetti straps and cute bow between the breasts is my favourite. A hint of grey design running vertical throughout the material adorned with a little lace around the breast tops creates a delicate touch. The matching briefs in boy short styling have a wide waistband elastic with one tiny button. The same styling is offered in another pretty pink with large black butterflies in the pattern and black accent lace, black straps and black waistband on the briefs.
Another cute design is the matching red heart tank top and bikini pants. Red piping around the neck and armholes of the tank top cami makes it perfect for layering in a casual look. The bikinis have a thinner waist with higher cut legs and both pieces have a diagonal baby blue spot throughout the fabric. Several of the designs have matching lounge pants or pyjama bottoms, pretty chemises in both spaghetti straps and halter ties-around-the-neck, and skimpier bikini panties.
Claesen’s also offer the same designs in bright, bold plaids, dark green eyelet, and a busy fabric, which looks like sailboats. One thing that seems to be important is the image of being an old label and what I assume denotes quality and old time values. One really odd part is the use of “The Incredible Hulk” but again I think the idea is strength and durability.