I’m a little addicted to corsets. It’s not enough that I make my own, I feel compelled to collect some of the gorgeous work created by my colleagues. In my collection, I have several Sparklewren corsets. A Sparklewren corset is an art piece as much as a garment and I admit some of them I treasure purely for their aesthetic value – they’ve rarely seen wear. The notable exception is […]
Within the corset community, corset seasoning can be a bit of a contentious issue. Among wearers and makers alike, there’s a distinct split between the individuals who insist upon it and those who think it’s unnecessary. For those outside the community, the phrase can be a little confusing. I know that when I first encountered the term my immediate thoughts were of salt and pepper rather than any kind of […]
Please note some of these photos may be NSFW. Do dark winter skies have you down? Cheer up! Spring is just around the corner, which means brands are starting to roll out their S/S 2016 collections. What better way to celebrate the season of rebirth than with exceptionally beautiful lingerie done in the shades of delicate blossoms and their stems? Fleur of England has chosen the palest of blush and […]
Dottie’s Delights has returned to its self-proclaimed cheesecake roots in this adorable lookbook that is, indeed, sweeter than cake. It’s a candy-colored confection of pinks and reds, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The cherry on top of this delicious new collection? It’s modeled by Vogue and Playboy model Gia Genevieve (a huge deal for a small indie label). The collection is titled “Soda Shop” and was inspired by the […]
Before the “Fifty Shades of Grey” phenomenon had the lingerie industry referencing psuedo-bondage in the form of strappy harnesses and cage bras, there was Fräulein Kink. Their playful fringed blindfolds were reminiscent of coquettish eyelashes, and helped earn the brand a spot on The Lingerie Addict Awards in 2012. These early collections introduced the idea that erotic boudoir wear didn’t have to be intimidating. Delicately fashioned in luxe materials, these […]
