In an ARI DEIN State of Mind...

 

 

 

 

images via Ari Dein, model Claire Bush

Manhattan lingerie brand ARI DEIN has unveiled its Fall 2011 collection and once again we are swept into the decadent luxuries of yesteryear.  Of course this is the intent of designer Arielle Shapiro, who each season takes her inspiration from architecture, deco interiors and antiques and interprets it in silks, crepe de chine, ruffles and lace.  This season introduces new variations on some of her best-selling groups (the Boutique Hotel style is a longtime favorite of ours), and also includes hand-painted silk and an oyster-print group with a pattern specially made by the designer!  

It should be noted that Arielle Shapiro was recently accepted into the prestigious CFDA Incubator program.  She was selected along with 9 other designers to be part of this exclusive mentoring program with significant connections in the world of fashion.  Do we see a large Vogue feature in her future?  Yes! 

You can shop the Fall 2011 collection on the ARI DEIN website, and see some of our favorites from her beautiful Summer 2011 collection on our website!  

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Spring-a-ling: ARI DEIN of Manhattan Strikes Again

 

 

image courtesy of WWD

 

images via ARI DEIN and Faire Frou Frou (unless otherwise noted)

We can officially call it Spring here at Faire Frou Frou now that ARI DEIN has arrived!  The airy assortment of luxury loungewear is currently gracing our sales floor, but perhaps not for long based on how quickly it's been selling...it almost begs the question "what recession?". Thank you Ari for ending that pesky economic downturn with your inspired designs.
Perhaps the most anticipated part of the new season is the arrival of the men's style pajama set.  Though originally slated for Fall, the Boutique Hotel Pajama Top and Pant were pushed forward to the current season based on popular demand.  Now available, it has quickly become the best-selling item for the ARI DEIN brand!  We personally love the pajama set as it represents a casual elegance that makes for the perfect 'lounge in luxury' scenario.  It's practical but also quite decadent.       
Other new additions include the Jane Street group which consists of silk chiffon 'dobby dot' pieces with contrast black grosgrain ribbon trim (see 6th picture down to get a good idea of what the dobby material looks like).  With this group we see the introduction of a beautiful bra/panty/garter set along with the signature ARI DEIN demi robe, shorty and camisole.   
We're excited to share that there's even a few pieces from Spring 2011 that are exclusive to Faire Frou Frou!  The Boxwood floral print with fuchsia satin trim camisole and shorty was a color combination made specifically with our boutique in mind!  It's a striking combination that we are thrilled to have in our boutique. 
Designer Arielle Shapiro (aka "Mama Pajama" to industry insiders) has created a collection that has us feeling inspired.  We're hoping the Spring 2011 collection inspires you too!

If you didn't already see it on our Facebook page, here is Mademoiselle Frou Frou wearing the new ARI DEIN Boxwood Demi Robe:

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Ari Dein: The New Name in Luxury Lingerie

images courtesy of ARI DEIN

Faire Frou Frou is pleased to add yet another amazing luxury lingerie brand to its selection, with the latest being ARI DEIN, the new name in luxury intimates. We first reported on the brand a few months ago, and now the debut collection is available for purchase at our boutique.
ARI DEIN features mainly loungewear pieces that are handmade in Manhattan's Garment District. Each piece has beautiful detailing, is made from 100% silk (no synthetics here!) and accented with the signature tiny gold lion-faced buttons (after all, the name Ari means 'lion').
The pieces we have introduced to our store are from the Boutique Hotel collection, which includes pieces inspired by the glamour and decadence of New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel (where her family once owned a lavish fur business during the early-to-mid 1900's). There definitely is a sense of nostalgia and hints of a bygone era in ARI DEIN's vintage-inspired designs.
To shop this beautiful new brand, click here!

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The Next Big Name in Luxury Lingerie: Ari Dein

Ari Dein - Petit Mort High-Waisted Brief...a Faire Frou Frou favorite!

Dalilah Robe

Boutique Hotel Camisole & Shorts

Boutique Hotel Chemise

Boutique Hotel Long Gown in silk charmeuse

Boxwood Demi Robe & Shorts

Lillian Long Robe

images via Ari Dein

These days it seems like we have been buried under the emails in our inbox, but luckily for us, last week one of those emails stood out because of its lovely content. That message was from Arielle ("Ari") Shapiro of the newly launched luxury lingerie line Ari Dein. This glamorous brand is handmade in Manhattan, and quite the class-act! We have to admit, it's rare to find a U.S. designer that specializes in luxury intimates, so discovering Ari was a pleasant surprise.
The general theme of Ari's work is an elevated style that borrows motifs from
"old New York and Hollywood Glamour, antiquated furniture, boutique hotels, art nouveau architecture, surrealist artwork and foreign cityscapes". No wonder it caught our eye!
Fine materials, beautiful details applied by hand, and nostalgic themes all contribute to creating a unique brand that is certain to make its mark in the lingerie world.
The images in this post are from the Fall/Winter 2010 collection, which means you will have to wait until at least August/September to own one of these pieces. There are also more pieces to the collection we haven't posted...but hopefully these will whet your appetite. Everyone in the lingerie industry is buzzing about this brand, so it's time you start buzzing about it too!
Expect to see Ari Dein at Faire Frou Frou this Fall!

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