January 16, 2008

On Your Marque

Letters of Marque Lingerie

Article 1, section 8, paragraph 11 of the Book of Official Sleepwear authorizes agents (shoppers) to search and seize personal underthings that have committed some offense to the eye (see: edible undies; anything made of pleather).

Letters of Marque, a collection of ivory and white chemises, robes, camisoles, and culottes, also enables parties to panty raid, but said plunder yields merchandise that is pleasing to the eye (see: embroidered flouncings, French and English lace).

The lounging attire, inspired by 17th-century tales of pirating on the high seas, is charmingingly old world, without elastic and tight fits, with tiny buttons and fine cottons.

A word of caution: Romantic and rare, the dressing gowns and such will not safeguard wearers from lascivious fellows with their eyes on your booty.

Available at Lingerie on Lex, 831 Lexington Avenue, between 63rd and 64th Streets (212-755-3312); La Petite Coquette, 51 University Place, between 9th and 10th Streets (212-473-2478). To see styles, go to lettersofmarque.com.