Strappy lingerie seems to show no sign of slowing down. You’ll see straps on everything from bralettes to briefs, from small indie labels to department store brands. Even the less daring lingerie addict can easily incorporate a strappy piece of lingerie to add a little drama and excitement to their top drawer. The great thing about an “edgy” trend becoming more mainstream is that it opens the door for more […]
Knowing how to relace your corsets is a valuable skill. You may find the lacing too short, or want to replace it with a different type or color. Heaven forbid, you may one day end up being cut out of your corset! You can probably take it back to the maker to be relaced, but you could also learn how to do it yourself. Though this is a step-by-step how […]
It’s no secret that I am a lover and collector of vintage lingerie, particularly 1920s and 1930s lingerie. The lingerie that has survived from this time period is among the most interesting and beautiful in my collection. This era was one of handmade delicate trims, rare laces and beautiful silks that are impossible to find today. As with anything else, people collect vintage lingerie for different reasons. Some of us like […]
Recently, the company Homme Mystere has risen to prominence by marketing feminine-styled lingerie to men, with articles declaring the company is “challenging some of our most entrenched gender stereotypes.” That sentence bothered me, because even before Homme Mystere, I saw lingerie companies catering to crossdressing men – specialty sites as well as sections on women’s lingerie sites. The idea of “lingerie for men” gets so much play, I’m starting to […]
While the name Madame Aime may be new, its heritage is not. While recently born from the liquidation earlier this year of young Parisian brand, Monette Paris, there remains a rich history of fine French craftsmanship. Madame Aime has inherited Monette’s skilled team of designers and seamstresses, with full access to its Parisian design studio and factory (formerly utilized by iconic brand Lejaby). The transition from Monette Paris to Madame […]
