August 11, 2006

Panty Raid

Trelise Cooper Lingerie

From time to time, you contemplate throwing a party in your pants. (It’s been a slow summer.)

But if your belt line were a velvet rope, would the contents of your underwear drawer really be considered VIP?

Get to the back of the line, dingy old thong!

For a good time, show up with New Zealand-based Trelise Cooper lingerie, quirky undergarments laced with Victorian nostalgia (silk, stripes, satin, polka dots, and ruffles).

The sharp-shootin’, saloon-style collection is reminiscent of the antique undies you see at vintage shops but are too creeped out to actually buy. But who wouldn’t want her guest list filled with names like Double-Happy bra, Snatch & Grab pant, Frill Seek Her chemise? The Panty Social Lace Gee sounds like she never wants to go home.

There’s also an entourage of pretty, naughty nylons, suspenders, knickers, slips, corsets, and camis.

No, they’re not the things you’d wear every night.

But they’ll always receive a warm welcome.

Available at Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Avenue, between 49th and 50th Streets (212-940-2868). To see styles, go to trelisecooper.com.