Morgan Curtis spent several years as a painter and illustrator in addition to helping her mother, Jill Stuart, as an associate designer and all-around consultant.Morgan Curtis spent several years as a painter and illustrator in addition to helping her mother, Jill Stuart, as an associate designer and all-around consultant. This season, however, she decided to branch out on her own with a lingerie line dubbed Morgan Lane. "My mom has always had a very feminine aesthetic that is often inspired by vintage lingerie, and that's where I came to appreciate it. She started when she was so young and did everything all by herself. So I told her, 'If you can do it, I can do it,' and she's been my biggest cheerleader," Curtis told cbamd.com. She had previously been working on a series of oil paintings that referenced thirties Kewpie dolls and decided to incorporate those into her brand as a muse and mascot named Lanie, who appears on novelty pieces like satin panties, bloomers, an embroidered eye mask, and even the packaging. Curtis explained, "Lanie is kind of mischievous and a bit of a vixen. She's named after my youngest sister, who's always been a bit of a troublemaker. Featuring her helped keep things cute and playful instead of getting too dominatrix-y and over-the-top sexy." These underpinnings may be sweet, but they still have plenty of allure. Highlights from the debut range include shapely mesh bras with hand-cut silk floral appliques and matching knickers (a pair of high-waisted briefs with subtle side cutouts modernize a retro style), as well as versatile bodysuits and lacy sleepwear rompers. Every piece is carefully considered, down to details like silk-covered hooks and a flattering fit. "I found an amazing patternmaker who gets things right off the first sample," Curtis said. "She has the same name as my grandma, which I thought was a good luck charm."

Morgan Lane's debut collection ($48 to $328) is currently sold at Matchesfashion.com and will be available beginning February 2014 on cbamd.com.
POST: 2024-11-24