Nouvelle

The Color of Contentment

Posted on September 28 2025

The color red is beloved by the French, and by Jane’s Vanity. In 18th century France, red was all the rage, both because of the newly discovered vermillion red of Pompeii, and also the advent of vivid red imports from the Far East. As fall arrives, we picture you wrapped in red. The Chinese call it “The Color of Contentment.”

Flirting is Forever

Posted on September 20 2025

Flirting makes life worthwhile. It can come in many forms. Just like the JV lingerie we take pleasure in choosing each day. What is flirting? No dictionary needed. It means paying (and playing) attention to someone else. Saying something nice, making a joke, leaving them smiling.

Channeling René Gruau

Posted on September 14 2025

At Jane’s Vanity, we are inspired by the sparkling images of Italian commercial illustrator René Gruau, who created a “New Look” for 20th century design. And we delight in bringing his La Dolce Vita style to our own lingerie compositions.

Party Girl

Posted on September 06 2025

Celebrate every precious day with Jane’s Vanity. Beauty is its own occasion. No invitation necessary. But, just for fun, let us imagine a few opportunities to party... and what to wear.

Road to Romance

Posted on August 31 2025

This summer, take a road trip with us to see emerging romance bookstores dotted around the lower 48 (plus one in Canada). We’ll pile some friends into our convertible and plan an entrance at each stop wearing the appropriate JV attire. The trunk is packed with potential. Let’s go!

The Decorative Arts

Posted on August 23 2025

JV’s designers find particular inspiration in Art Nouveau and Art Deco, two decorative styles that were shaped by the history of the 20th century. Look for stories in the lace at your fingertips. And tales of women’s liberation in the drape of your lingerie.

The “No Luggage” Look

Posted on August 17 2025

No luggage, no problem. As a little experiment, we jetted off for a long weekend with just a small carryall and the clothes on our back. Four days, three nights. How did it go?

Tough and Tender

Posted on August 10 2025

There you are, happy in your summer recreational togs: rugged on the outside, but surprisingly silky on the inside. Because JV has provided an inner lingerie layer that is both pretty and practical.

Bedroom Mix

Posted on August 02 2025

If it’s too warm to sleep on summer nights, stay up late and sway to cooling online dance music, semi-clad in Jane’s Vanity’s classic pajama sets. The dance music comes from LA, via Hello Vee, the sultry DJ whose irresistible playlists bring us mixes that she labels, among others, “Love and Obsession Bedroom Playlist.”

Reading in Bed... About Eating in Bed.

Posted on July 27 2025

JV is always on the lookout for something diverting to read in bed. We’ve just discovered The Eating in Bed Cookbook by Barbara Ninde Byfield (Macmillan, 1962). In a droll sort of way, this charming collection of recipes teaches us to pamper ourselves, and to look good while doing so.

Like Deneuve

Posted on July 19 2025

French actress Catherine Deneuve is over 80 now, and she remains sultry and glamorous. With a toss of her blonde mane, she has come to represent the confident sensuality that age seems to bring to many European women. Jane’s Vanity celebrates her allure with beautiful lingerie that is right for any age (or nationality).

Picnic Bra

Posted on July 13 2025

It’s sunny, and the hamper is packed. The final fillip is to select a Jane’s Vanity picnic bra to match the mood. What, you may ask, is a “picnic bra?” We define it as one that makes you feel like sitting in the sun on a folkloric blanket and undoing a couple of buttons on your blouse. So, it has to be a bra that is a little daring and showy.

Feelin' Pearly

Posted on July 06 2025

Pearls worn in summer speak of beachy charm and nonchalance. This is the look you wear just for yourself, whether in jewelry or in cloud-colored silks. Jane’s Vanity brings you the allure of pearlescence in a wardrobe of earrings and ethereal prints that match your languid mood.

Need That

Posted on June 28 2025

Sometimes you don’t know you need it, until you see it: that certain piece that will simplify your life. And, more importantly, bring you joy. Jane’s Vanity pairs practical with magical.

Summer Birthdays

Posted on June 22 2025

A quarter of the world is born each season. A twelfth under each zodiac sign. Either is a great excuse to celebrate your birthday for weeks or even months. Summer babies rejoice! Enjoy the long days and romantic nights around your birth, in lingerie lovelies from Jane’s Vanity!

Our Fashion Voices

Posted on June 14 2025

“Fashion is what time looks like…the very texture and weave of life.” So begins the 2012 memoir of Cuban-American fashion designer Isabel Toledo, The Roots of Style. Toledo left us much too soon, in 2019. But her spirit lives on, whispering a message that Jane’s Vanity carries on: find your own fashion voice.

Romantic Transport

Posted on June 08 2025

You don’t have to leave town to feel romantic summer destinations. Jane’s Vanity brings the romance to you with the most ethereal intimates from Japanese brand Aromatique. Wrap yourself in their feather-weight black lingerie and loungewear, and see where they take you.

Fresh!

Posted on May 31 2025

Fresh air…fresh flowers…fresh start. And the future is flowery, in joyous floral loungewear from Karma on the Rocks, paired with luxurious lingerie sets. As summer weather begins, let Jane’s Vanity refresh your world!

Your Signature

Posted on May 25 2025

Your secret “bio” might be the single lingerie item that you always reach for. It defines you and shares your secret history. Let Jane’s Vanity tell your story. It begins with…

"A Dopo"

Posted on May 17 2025

In Italian, “A dopo” means “until later.” It is a phrase you might whisper to someone special after a coffee date, as you exchange the light double kiss called “il bacio.” Because you’ll be meeting again in a few hours. In private. If you could wear this phrase, how would it look? Jane’s Vanity offers suggestions.

Brunch on the Rocks

Posted on May 11 2025

Celebrate a warm-weather weekend with brunch for your besties, including Jane’s Vanity. Whether at home, on a beach blanket, or in the shade at a tiny bistro, JV spices up your life with colorful loungewear from Karma on the Rocks!

Air Hotel Adventure

Posted on May 03 2025

There you are, without your luggage, stranded in some strange airport. The only refuge is an anonymous hotel across the street. But it could be worse. Because, Jane’s Vanity has you covered, with an emergency carry-all full of silky treasures. Bravely, you face the unknown.

Chanson d'Amour

Posted on April 26 2025

It’s date night. And you’re in the mood for a lounge-bar fantasy. In the sort of red velvet place where the soundtrack includes 50s classic “Chanson d’Amour” (Song of Love). Sway along, in romantic evening dress from Jane’s Vanity.

The Language of Lingerie

Posted on April 20 2025

Let Jane’s Vanity teach you fluent lingerie. Soon you will be communicating in a new way. Because a JV look is worth a thousand words.

Green Dance

Posted on April 12 2025

Jane’s Vanity’s little studio is populated with gowns and dresses in shades of green. The scene recalls a ballet: the dancers lined up like blades of grass, in fabulous long green looks that beckon spring. Let’s pirouette into the new season.

Atmospheric

Posted on April 06 2025

My love of exquisite lingerie is almost equaled by my fascination with gorgeous interiors. I spent a happy winter studying new and old coffee table books on decor. Come take a peek at the locales that I found. And let Jane’s Vanity complete the picture.

Nighty Nights

Posted on March 29 2025

Nighties are not just for sleeping. The very word “nightie” conjures visions of skimpy frolicking. Be ready for warm weather possibilities in a dream cycle of Jane’s Vanity’s chemises, slips, and companionable coverups.

High Bar

Posted on March 23 2025

Set a high standard. Then keep it that way. Soar in a bodysuit from Hervé by Céline Marie. Swath yourself in an Arya cashmere sweater. Experiment with a leather top from Zambak. Build your world from the heart, with a little help from Jane’s Vanity.

The Monte Cristo Effect

Posted on March 15 2025

Sometimes nothing else will do but a movie in your jammies. Come along for a special Rx from JV. We call it the Monte Cristo Effect.

A Night at the Opera

Posted on March 09 2025

Jane’s Vanity invites you to conquer every situation with a unique selection of luxurious garments. JV is your special friend when you arrive in the big city, receive a surprise invitation, and a desire to “almost” blend in.

Favorite Bra

Posted on March 01 2025

What makes anything a favorite? The pleasure it gives you. A perfect little thing can brighten up your life. As JV’s Emily Tate remarks, “There is nothing like really fanciful lingerie to make every day feel special.” We ask around about the “favorite bra.”

Far Bohemia

Posted on February 23 2025

Dreams needn’t be complicated. They might be simply a feeling of peace. You could get the experience on a perfect distant beach. Or by dressing as if you were there, in bohemian splendor from Jane’s Vanity.

What The Earrings Heard

Posted on February 15 2025

Lots of interesting conversations glide by our Gisele B pearl and gold earrings. Let your pearls lead the way to spring adventure with Jane’s Vanity. Lean in and get the latest…

English Fantasia

Posted on February 09 2025

The work of British designer Alice Temperley is described by her friend Lucy Yeomans as “the perfect mix of romance and glamour.” Jane’s Vanity has long admired Temperley’s evocative prints, her way with color, and her daring embellishment. At last JV can share with you the English fantasia of Temperley London.

Subtle Seduction

Posted on February 01 2025

It’s just an ordinary morning, until your babydoll at breakfast suggests something more enticing. JV helps you send a subtle message of seduction, in the morning, and all day long. Happy Valentine’s Day from Jane’s Vanity. Don’t forget to play.

Whither Knickers?

Posted on January 26 2025

Styles change, even in lingerie. What has become of the thong? To learn what might be happening in the world of panty design, we discreetly inquire of our JV maven of undress, Emily Tate.

You're The Top!

Posted on January 18 2025

You think you know your clothes, but sometimes they surprise you. Take a JV top, for instance. Let it free to explore its potential. It might make the news. See these “top” stories.

A Fine Italian Hand

Posted on January 12 2025

Jane’s Vanity has discovered two Italian knitwear houses whose expertise in delicate underthings recalls a plot device from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction: that of an almost imperceptible mastermind. Seems appropriate. Come behind the scenes to untangle the story. You needn’t wait until the last page to discover “a fine Italian hand.”

The Bra and the Blog

Posted on January 04 2025

Each Karolina Laskowska lingerie set is a little world of artistry. Her vision, her choice of materials, and her couture skills combine to create an exquisite story to wear. The blog I write weaves a story too. Both of us send our creations out into the world, hoping someone will “get it.” We are fortunate in our Jane’s Vanity community.

Diane Johnson and the Artillerie de Nuit

Posted on December 28 2024

Californian author Diane Johnson brings us an intimate understanding of French mores in her celebrated 1998 novel Le Divorce. Her delicious spin on Americans in Paris includes mention of artillerie de nuit (artillery of the night). Jane’s Vanity is at your side to translate.

Come Take a Journey

Posted on December 21 2024

Celebrate your senses this winter with a different sort of journey. Let fragrance stimulate your dreams. Wear silk to soothe your body. And remind yourself to love, by embracing the power of sensual design. Jane’s Vanity has your ticket.

Your Velvet Holidays

Posted on December 15 2024

There’s velvet…and then there’s silk velvet. Silk’s addition to the weaving process allows a lighter and more breathable velvet. It drapes like liquid, and its glow lights up your face. See and feel the difference this season, in lustrous silk velvet garments from Jane’s Vanity.

On The Rocks

Posted on December 07 2024

Cheers to Jane and Emily for their discovery of the wonderful design house Karma on the Rocks. East meets west in the company’s mellow mix of softest loungewear in exotic patterns. A new holiday collection of silk and velvet has just arrived at JV. Let’s get acquainted with this woman-owned, artisanal, and sustainable new refreshment.

Steam Heat

Posted on November 30 2024

How will you keep warm this winter? Perhaps, like me, you’ve got steam heat, with its gurgles and bumps. Rather romantic to stand by the radiator and gaze out the window at the pouring rain. Even better when wearing something toasty from Jane’s Vanity.

Cashmere Coffee Date

Posted on November 24 2024

Your entrance to the little coffee bar was as mellow as a cappuccino. And just as sweet. Because, for this all-important first date, you’d wrapped yourself in confidence, courtesy of Jane’s Vanity’s breath-taking new cashmere collection from Arya.

Never Get Dressed?

Posted on November 16 2024

The latest loungewear arrivals at JV have me wondering if I could wear nothing else. Just day after day of pretty pajamas, seductive gowns, incredible robes. But, winter approaches. So I’ll let my loungewear be the first layer, in a style I call “the pleasure of undress.”

The Daily Air

Posted on November 09 2024

Diana Vreeland said that “fashion is part of the daily air.” In the sense that what people wear is a sign of the times–and what might be coming. Jane and Emily sense the vibe as they make their selections for JV. Let’s imagine what the fall/winter collection is conveying.

Twinkle Toes

Posted on November 02 2024

Just one word sums up this year’s fall/winter fashions: Accessories! To keep all those gorgeous hats, bags, gloves, shoes, and jewels in line, the key is a well-appointed leg. Stockings are essential for a season that feels both new and retro. And Jane’s Vanity is ready, with exciting hosiery from Italian knitwear-maker Pierre Mantoux.

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