The Maison Close brothel closed in Paris more than 50 years ago, with little tangible evidence of the erotic encounters that branded Marison Close a harlot in its original persona, and now as pleasure-inspired erotic lingerie brand.

More sexually direct than even Agent Provocateur, Maison Close names each collection after an imaginary brothel. I agree there is no vulgarity in the designs but I wouldn’t refer to them as delicate eroticism. At least not the latest collection — which is sensually direct in a sophisticated way.