Statement lingerie is like a great education: it rarely shouts, but it always gives you confidence. Not long ago, the brand made waves with a provocative lingerie story that nodded to the cultural conversation sparked by Fifty Shades of Grey and its heroine, Anastasia Steele.
Once again, British designers at Coco de Mer set imaginations racing with the Coco de Mer AW17 lingerie collection—an exercise in polished eroticism that shapes a tempting silhouette for day or night. Designed in London, the collection leans into elevated materials and moody detail—lace, tulle, and silk, accented with subtle shimmer, intricate patterning, and glossy finishes. The overall mood plays with darkness as something opulent and celebratory, not hidden.
The Nereide line turns restraint into pure magnetism: romantic floral lace, rich plum tones, black edging, and a more classic-leaning silhouette that still reads unmistakably seductive. One piece to spotlight is the demi-bodysuit with garter attachments: oversized florals veil the skin, violet-toned lace flatters a wide range of complexions, and a deeper neckline draws attention where you want it. An oval cutout at the back, framed with black ribbon and finished with small silk buttons at the neck and waist, adds a final, deliberate note. And it isn’t limited to the bedroom—style it with silk stockings, a black pencil skirt, and a blazer, then finish with high heels for a daring lingerie-as-outerwear look.
In a different mood, Ariane brings a brighter charge: raspberry silk, refined embroidery, and floral motifs on the finest tulle—revealing curves while still leaving room for imagination. The line’s hero is a scarlet longline bra with floral embroidery and open silk cups: a modern erotic statement that offers lift and support best suited to a smaller bust, while sheer embroidered tulle beneath the bust creates a playful hourglass illusion. The back is finished with red silk ties and a classic closure—easy to undo when the moment calls for it.
Overall, the AW17 collection feels hypnotic—elegantly sexual, richly colored, and unmistakably Coco de Mer. Deep chocolate tones in Dejanire, teasing silk tassel details in Glycere, and the airy classicism of Angelique complete a world where sensuality and craftsmanship meet.
