The September Issue 2013 September 2013 | Page 31

E ven her name - Erica M. - channels the power of a woman’s mystique. When it is also the brand name of the underground’s most sought after, exciting new line of women’s bodywear, everyone’s interest is piqued. In fact, these are designs that take sensuality light years beyond thigh-high, lace-topped silk nylons, providing illusions that conjure up intelligently sophisticated erotic visions. Erica M. gives the woman who envelops herself in the sheer second skin of any of the brand’s designs the sexy secret of what’s beneath her outer garments. Intriguing details of the secret can be revealed in teasing glimpses that go beyond her legs or can focus on a fascinating design that peeks out of the heel of a shiny black stiletto. It’s entirely up to her what, when, to whom and how much is exposed. Whether her inspirations evolve out of stylistic emblems drawn from 1990s fashion or the distinctive, elegant designs of 1920s French illustrator Erté, Erica M.’s bodywear creations are always provocative, erotic and empowering. They are among the most popular undergarments worn in the trendy club scene. Academy Award- winning actress Anne Hathaway even wore Erica M.’s sexy bodywear when she performed her one-night only show at Joe’s Pub in New York’s NoHo. alluringly revealing fashion statement. Ultimately, “Nadia” is wearable erotic art with a depiction of a 1920s garter set woven into a conveniently single piece bodywear garment. The result is an attractive creation that not only enhances the beauty of the wearer’s body, but gives her the power to have fun with her very own special one-piece “ensemble.” Not to be outdone, the other designs in Erica M.’s collections are equally fascinating and enthralling. “Genevieve” with its mesh knit that accentuates the form and silhouette of the wearer, and elaborate panty-inspired pattern, and bow that morphs into a glamorous back seam. “Vivian,” another popular design, was what Anne Hathaway wore during her concert and is completely opaque in front. From the back, however, the picture changes dramatically with a wovenin tassel, rope and feather design fastened by a woven-in ribbon at the waist. “Ava” is a thigh high stocking design that employs the same back design features as “Vivian” and wraps them entirely around the legs. “Devotion” focuses on the cross pattern that was popular in the 90s and Erica M. gives it a bold new twist that forgoes the opaque and highlights the design details along the legs in front and back. “Lourdes” with its striking panty and leg woven-in details capitalizes on the cross pattern, as well. All Erica M. bodywear designs are made in Italy of the finest yarns according to exceptionally high Erica  M.’s most popular bodywear is called, “Nadia,” quality standards. To see all of Erica M.’s extraoran erotic trompe l’oeil design that creates the illusion dinary bodywear and to learn how to purchase her of a mesh net framed garter belt and thong panties products, readers should visit the Erica M. website topping long black stockings tied with bows and a at ericam.net. rope and tassel draped around one thigh. Beneath a skirt at work, “Nadia’s” secret remains discretely c oncealed. Later, she can easily change to make a more ericam.net