Nothing feels more luxurious, lush, or more lovely than the perfect lingerie on a woman. Whether you are feeling a bit naughty or nice, swanky skivvies are undoubtedly the foundation to building a solid exterior. Kiki De Montparnasse has created a brand that is not only provocative, but inspirational as well. Images featuring the line almost always illustrate the story of the femme fatale in all her glorious forms.

Alice Ernestine Prin, nicknamed Queen of Montparnasse, and often known as Kiki de Montparnasse, the artist that this line was named after was said to be ”one of the century’s first truly independent women.” Long after her death, Prin remains the embodiment of the outspokenness, audacity, and creativity that marked that period of life in Montparnasse.

Every piece in the collection seems to be an incarnation of the spirit of Kiki, transforming the wearer into elements of her past. French artist model, nightclub singer, actress, memoirist, and painter; this can be seen in every woman who wears her clothing.

Their mission statement only further delineates the power and allure of a woman.

“Love, pleasure and fulfillment are integral to a life well-lived. Empowering the exploration of fantasies and the communication of desire, Kiki de Montparnasse believes discriminating consumers should be able to explore and express their passion with grace, sophistication and abandon. Because when all is said and done, love is all there is (and love is enough).”

Emphasis on romantic imagination focuses on empowerment from within to make the exterior shine brighter.

The company’s fan page is showered with quotes and images meant to provoke tenacity and sexual allure, impervious of any who may be offended at its veracious message. Their store reflects the same pertinacity; quiet, sleek and expensive with dim, soft lighting, vintage black-and-white nude photographs and a library of erotic art and literature.

Both elegant and epicurean, this is something every woman can feel very much at home with wearing, whether it be from the comfort of her own home, or underneath the most lavish of accoutrements. Kiki De Montparnasse’s clothing is enough to make anyone feel expensive.

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Mynxii White has written 48 articles for Noir.

Mynxii White is an artist; the human face her canvas. Consider cosmetics as an art form. Likes icecream and the colour Pink.

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