A beautiful robe can truly be a treasured item in your lingerie wardrobe. The fluidity of silk… the transparency of lace or mesh… that wonderful enveloping feeling as you slip into the robe. It’s enough to inspire you out of bed in the morning. Like many items of lingerie, robes are both functional and decorative. They serve as both a shield against the elements and a sign of modesty when […]
Disclosure: Karolina Laskowska is a columnist for The Lingerie Addict. The last year has glittered, indeed, for Karolina Laskowska. In 2014 she graduated from De Montfort University’s prestigious Contour Fashion program, where she graduated with first class honors and was asked to present her collection at the university’s graduation catwalk. She has since been awarded ‘Best New Designer’ at the 2014 UK Lingerie Awards and the Press’ Best Brand Award […]
In “A Corset Family Tree, Abridged,” I defined the various common styles of corsets, both historic and modern. Another important ingredient to corset style is the overall silhouette shaping, primarily through the rib cage. It’s particularly important when corset shopping to know the silhouette you are targeting so you can identify the corsetieres who cater to that style. Conical Sometimes called “ice cream cone,” a conically shaped corset transitions from […]
Over the last year, I’ve been working on piecing together a sense of my own gender identity, and researching what I can wear to support that identity as a gender nonbinary person. I’ve learned a lot about the way that the lingerie industry has been marketing to (and selling the idea of) nonbinary people, and androgyny in general. I’m pleased to see several companies stepping up to cater to people […]
Playful Promises has given us a sneak peek at their A/W 2015 lookbook, and it is a decadent feast for the eyes! While many of the silhouettes are similar to past collections, this season is so opulently styled and well edited, it is their most exciting yet. The power of an expertly styled campaign is undeniable, and Playful Promises has done an amazing job of translating their femme fatale esthetic […]
