The Journal
Why Does This French Brand Put “Kiss Me, Stupid" on Knickers?
Why does Scandale put phrases like Kiss Me, Stupid, Held in Custody and Your Desires Cause Disorder on knickers? I went through the French behind Dédicace, and some of it...
Maison Close Becomes Scandale: A New Chapter for French Lingerie
Maison Close will officially become Scandale on 22 July 2026, bringing together twenty years of contemporary French lingerie design and almost a century of heritage. Here's what the change means,...
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