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The Collector, Part 2

Posted on October 23 2022

Join us for a collector’s chat with the real Jane of Jane’s Vanity. Let’s set the mood with Jane’s new lifestyle line from Voyage et Cie by Melanie Apple. First we light one of Melanie’s ceramic candles, perhaps the Parc Monceau: Tuberose. Then toast our conversation with a cup of her Organic Glow Elixir Wellness Tea. Tell us, Jane, what makes a collector?

Laughing in Bed

Posted on October 22 2022

Seriously. How (and when) do we know that our lingerie is doing its job? When you know, you know. Life is more joyful and more complete with beautiful undies. Put it to the test in wonders from Jane’s Vanity.

Almost Layering

Posted on October 16 2022

She strolls the early morning markets of a big city, still dressed in a gown from the night before. The coat she wears seems an afterthought, allowed to swing open to reveal a touch of skin, a bit of lace. This evocative image inspires a JV autumn look: we call it “almost” layering. Casual, jazzy, a bit experimental, it requires just a pretty slip dress and the framing grace of a coverup (or two). Let’s try it.

The Power of Understatement

Posted on October 15 2022

Subtle suggestion is the height of seduction. And what is the suggestion? To take it slowly, with a look, a smile, a shared awareness. Understatement in lingerie is all about suggestion, too. It begins with the most luxurious and elegant materials. Which are crafted into garments with just a little push. Not too much, but just enough. It makes you happy to wear them, to feel nonchalant, yet also powerful. Jane’s Vanity loves the power of understatement.

Get Serious

Posted on October 09 2022

It’s autumn. The mood is reminiscent of “back to school.” Get it done, spiff up, get serious. And wear real clothes. But, they must be clothes of just the right sort. Elegant yet fun. And carefree, in the sense that you can forget about them, because they make you look and feel great. And maybe a little stand-up sexy. Jane’s Vanity makes sure that your wardrobe is that sort of serious.

Addams Family Chic

Posted on October 08 2022

It’s an Addams Family moment. Hallowe’en is coming. Time to create a Jane’s Vanity homage to two great Morticia actresses who inspire us with their sang froid and drop-dead glamour. A JV version of their black wardrobes will work brilliantly for all of our winter holidays: sexy, slinky, liberating, and fun.

Pretty Scarves all in a Row

Posted on October 02 2022

A beautiful JV scarf is one of autumn’s pleasures. More so if it is waiting for you in a peaceful scarf drawer, folded just so, lined up with its companions. Each scarf in your collection is a little work of art. It tells the designer’s story. But, as you wear a scarf, it becomes a vessel for your own memories, released by touch and scent. Remember?

The Collector

Posted on October 01 2022

Are you that stylish person who, since childhood, has been in love with beautiful clothes and with showing them off, even when not wearing them? These days, your closet must resemble an opulent boutique. And what of your JV lingerie collection? It might be taking center stage in your closet, because it is fun to display your lovely undies, too. What will you collect and curate from Jane’s Vanity this fall? We seek kindred spirits.

Bonbons

Posted on September 25 2022

Help yourself to sweets from Jane’s Vanity. The latest arrivals are delightful confections that keep you wishing for just one more. So easy to slip a few JV treats under your woolies. Try an assortment.

Say YES

Posted on September 24 2022

Coco Chanel wrote, “Elegance is refusal.” We get the idea of whittling down one's wardrobe to a single perfect black dress. But, underneath? Hardly minimalist. Instead, our Jane’s Vanity lingerie motto is, “Just say YES.” Yes to wearing only what we love.

Pajama Time

Posted on September 18 2022

In the northern latitudes, autumn is in the air. Soon the nights will be cool. All summer we slept in the equivalent of a postage stamp. Now we want to snuggle down in scrumptious silk pajamas. They look nice out of bed too. Jane’s Vanity loves Pajama Time.

Felliniesque

Posted on September 17 2022

Federico Fellini, “Il Maestro,” was the creator of films that are fantastical, surreal, and true. He was also a great appreciator of women. He said that “Any man…sees in the woman that which he does not know of himself…” Be a Fellini muse in alluring garments from JV. Mystify and inspire–yourself!

Polished

Posted on September 11 2022

In the gutsy Italian city of Bologna, the streets are filled with style. Each resident, young or old, is a walking work of art. Whether the choice is avant-garde or blonde and bejeweled, attention to detail gives each look a kick. (Just like at Jane’s Vanity). Visitors to Bologna are quick to up their fashion game. This tourist offers a quick lesson in Bolognese polish.

Foxy

Posted on September 10 2022

Consider the fox: black boots, sumptuous coat, cute little nose. Celebrated the world over for her impish cleverness, the fox would appreciate a little something from Jane’s Vanity. Choose lingerie that matches her folkloric personality. Jane’s Vanity gives the fox what she wants.

Objects of Desire

Posted on September 04 2022

You feel it like a little twist. Your private obsession. The desire for that special item that will make your lingerie collection sing. We each have our own infatuations. What are your objects of desire?

Surprise

Posted on September 03 2022

Are you a vacationer or a traveller? A friend recently suggested that there is a difference. The former might be making reservations, while the latter might be making tracks. Whether you prefer to lie by the pool or motorcycle through Morocco, we think that adventure will come and get you either way. So, surrender. Enjoy the ride (or the nap). And let your Jane’s Vanity travel wardrobe prepare you for the unexpected.

Bra Thoughts

Posted on August 31 2022

The top-selling bra in the world is the tee-shirt model. And yet, wouldn’t you like, instead, a bra that tells a story? About your shape and about you? Welcome to Jane’s Vanity’s special realm of colorful, beautiful, sometimes revealing bras. Here you have lots of exciting choices for every day (never “everyday”). To frame who you are right this minute, and who you wish to be.

Ode to the Chemise

Posted on August 28 2022

Sing praises to the chemise. The perfect garment.
Wear it to sleep, to seduce, to please your soul.
Let it glide beneath your clothing–showing slightly.
Create a wardrobe of these little treasures and stack them up to admire.

Body Forth!

Posted on August 27 2022

“No need to talk, just body forth.” That is the message from design house Hervé by Céline Marie, new at Jane’s Vanity. Their unique “tattoo” illusion lingerie is an art form that can be worn like a second skin. These special garments “body forth” (embody) the house’s motto: “Made to last, worn to be seen.”

Do Not Disturb

Posted on August 21 2022

Jane’s Vanity has reserved your tote-sized wardrobe for a Parisian getaway weekend with your love. It's super simple, thanks to Christine Vancouver’s essential black silk loungewear, wrapped in one showstopper print to match. So relax. Turn the door tag to Ne pas déranger. Alone at last in The City of Light.

Mementos

Posted on August 20 2022

A recent reading of stories and photos of significant timepieces* has us considering landmark bras. Which Jane’s Vanity bra would we wear to be sworn in as President? Or to walk on the moon? Or…?

Awash in Beauty

Posted on August 14 2022

It’s laundry day at Apt. 3G. You might think a trip to the basement facilities would be anything but glamorous. Au contraire. It’s a great fashion runway for your loungewear. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the everyday in something fabulous from Jane’s Vanity. Add a splash of perfume. And get ready to fluff and fold!

Come For Sunset

Posted on August 13 2022

Don’t miss it. The sunset ritual. A time to stop what you’re doing and honor the beauty of the evening. It’s a big deal. So dress for sunset, in flashes of color from Jane’s Vanity.

Swish and Swagger

Posted on August 12 2022

Imagine yourself as a Belle Epoque beauty in a “swagger portrait:” voluptuous, a bit outrageous, definitely “arrived.” And dressed in something frothy. Italian painter Giovanni Boldini set the mark for society portraits (and lovely nudes) that continue to charm a century later. Jane’s Vanity matches his jaunty style.

Velvet Commentary

Posted on June 19 2022

Velvet adds a bit of good-humored gravitas to your look. As if you had borrowed Sherlock’s smoking jacket. And dared to wear it with a casual chic that just suits the silk and jewels you wear beneath. Find your velvet persona at Jane’s Vanity. But first, be sure to watch “Cocktails with a Curator” from the Frick Collection in New York City.

Coffee Shop Tableaus

Posted on June 18 2022

We might be bleary-eyed, but we can see that there is more than cappuccino steaming up our favorite coffee spot. Little morning lingerie vignettes remind us that Jane’s Vanity gets up early, too. We take note.

Asseyez-Vous!

Posted on June 12 2022

Jane’s Vanity’s lovely loungewear pieces are always in the mood for an intimate chat. We imagine them sitting down together in duets of color and style. Each pairing creates a little story. Start beautiful friendships with companionable loungewear from Jane’s Vanity.

Neutral Territory

Posted on June 11 2022

Travel is looking possible again. And what fun to imagine the perfect JV travel wardrobe. It must be packable, of course, and totally reliable. But also stealthy: as in versatile, a bit surprising, chic. With black as a base, creamy neutrals make it happen. Think white, ivory, khaki, tan, and beige. They provide a great backdrop for accessories, too. Let’s get airborne to neutral territory.

Psst!

Posted on June 04 2022

Art speaks. Across millenia and genres. Making art is part of being human. And one of life’s joys is to commune with the art that is all around us. We do so when we decipher a painting, listen to music, admire a nattily dressed Italian gentleman, or study one’s Jane’s Vanity lingerie. Because the works of art at JV definitely have something to say to us. Let’s get the latest.

Quiet Sunday

Posted on May 29 2022

Two beautiful words: quiet Sunday. Toss the list of chores, and use this time for a JV loungewear fashion show. You’ll be the model, of course. Good to practice wearing your new acquisitions. Show them off to someone nice, or put on a show for your own enjoyment.

Hello Again

Posted on May 28 2022

Romantic second chances are not to be missed. An unexpected encounter brings you together again. You’re older and wiser, right? Well, older, anyway. Why not see if the magic still lingers? And look beautiful from the inside out in your amazing collection of Jane’s Vanity lingerie.

Shoulder Surfing

Posted on May 27 2022

Actress Jane Birkin is famous for a handbag, but her most notable accessory might be her shoulders. In photos, she appears at advantage when her wide-neck French pullover has slipped to one side. Her shoulders, and her garments, say a lot about casual allure, comfort with one’s body, non-verbal communication. Jane’s Vanity also speaks shoulder language.

Caraco Style

Posted on April 30 2022

You’ll notice it on a summery French street: Vannina Vespirini’s caraco camisole with its spaghetti straps, v-neck, lace trim and unique color combinations. Vespirini notes that, “My silk camisole isn’t just a top. I designed it to show you off and give you confidence.” She has even copyrighted it as “The Original.” Jane’s Vanity is proud to offer this signature piece.

Villa JV

Posted on April 24 2022

Perhaps your first apartment was in an interesting old building that made up in atmosphere what it lacked in conveniences. If you were lucky, that meant the flamboyant and undulating architecture of Art Nouveau. You dressed to match in Old Hollywood style. And had a ball. Remember? New collections at Jane’s Vanity take you back to that sweet life. Welcome to the wavy world of Villa JV.

Borderless

Posted on April 23 2022

Borders dissolve when you pack light. Nothing to declare, except that you are looking fabulous. Jane’s Vanity offers a few lovable pieces that leave more time to explore the new, the life-changing, and perhaps even the forbidden.

Isle of Green

Posted on April 17 2022

It is easy to fall in love with Ireland. I’d go back in a heartbeat. One quickly relaxes amidst its casual charm, all of that green, the music, the well-behaved little Irish dogs. St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, and Jane’s Vanity is still floating on an isle of green. Come join our emerald mood.

24/7

Posted on April 16 2022

Got your teddy bear? You know, that special security item that you seem to be wearing 24/7? Jane’s Vanity has the knack of choosing such heart’s desires. We asked Friends of JV to consider their current favorite, never-take-it-off, piece. They shared their stories…

Sensuous Season

Posted on April 12 2022

The seasons pull our senses along. Spring seduces us with its fresh colors and light breezes. But we still love to be, just barely, wrapped in the layers and textures of winter. New wonders from Jane’s Vanity show us how to be embraced by a sensuous (yet sometimes chilly) time of year.

Brilliant!

Posted on February 12 2022

Gold is so handy. Elemental, as they say. Its bright lustre goes with everything. See it often in the lingerie world, as a tiny decoration or a bold statement. Jane’s Vanity offers gold in moods as varied as you.

On the Road with Jane

Posted on February 06 2022

Now and then our mailbox gets a boost with a lovely postcard from Jane Adams, the creator of Jane’s Vanity. Where is Jane this time? And what’s new? This winter she is road-testing exotic leather accessories from LA designer Elisabeth Weinstock. Jane sends little word pictures from afar. Let’s take a peek.

Your Tiger Valentine

Posted on February 05 2022

Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day fall close together in 2022. It is the year of the water tiger, a softer version of this fierce and beautiful beast. Imagine its courage and love of adventure combined with openness, compassion, and empathy. Marilyn Monroe was born in the year of the water tiger. Jane’s Vanity asks, how would a water tiger dress for Valentine’s Day?

Love: Mysterious and Familiar

Posted on January 30 2022

Falling in love can be a wild ride. Or a meditation. Sometimes both, at once. When it happens, you know. It’s that friendly familiar feeling mixed with wonder. When you’re in love, to paraphrase e. e. cummings, life makes sense. As if we need a reminder, Valentine’s Day is approaching. Jane’s Vanity has some charming ways to dress for love.

In Praise of Daring

Posted on January 29 2022

You don’t want to be predictable, especially to yourself. Your wardrobe agrees. It needs a surprise now and then. A new color, an innovative style. Where to start? Lingerie is a wonderful way to experiment. Be brave and daring from the inside out. Jane’s Vanity leads the way.

The Long View

Posted on January 28 2022

A lingerie purchase from Jane’s Vanity is of the moment. A thrill. To be enjoyed right now. But, whether you realize it or not, it is also an investment in the future. Because its beauty and quality will give you pleasure for a long time. As if you were taking a journey together. Let us count the ways that fine lingerie goes the distance.

Rainy Day Lingerie

Posted on January 22 2022

Perhaps your mother drummed into you the idea of never being bored. Find something to do! A formative lesson that continues to resonate on a rainy Saturday in January. Weather forecast? Dismal. Never mind. We at Jane’s Vanity have mothers too. We offer some fun indoor suggestions for keeping busy.

Anna Urbanova

Posted on January 21 2022

Enticing characters abound in Amor Towles’s novel A Gentleman in Moscow, set in post-Revolutionary Russia. Among them is Moscow’s lively old Metropol Hotel, in which the story takes place. However, for the most alluring personality, we vote for Anna Urbanova, a willowy film star who has a habit, under certain circumstances, of dropping her clothing to the floor of her hotel suite. Blouses, dresses. Rather than being shocked, we wonder, instead, how we might look doing the same thing. And which of Jane’s Vanity’s seductive garments we might choose.

Shortcuts

Posted on January 16 2022

Your wardrobe should make your life not only prettier, but also easier and happier. Jane’s Vanity offers clever shortcuts that give you and your look a winter boost.

Lady of Letters

Posted on January 15 2022

Is your electronic life lacking in luster? Do you long for a little romance as February 14 approaches? Watch the screen on which you are reading this dissolve into a view of Paris from a little garret. Here you might correspond with someone special, in longhand of course, and send the letters off by carrier pigeon. A fantasy that just requires the right costume to complete the scene. Jane’s Vanity dresses you as a Lady of Letters.

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