There’s a lengthy list of historical lingerie techniques I adore: corset flossing, crystal pleating, lace appliqué…and insertion lace. A once-popular design detail from the first half of the 20th century, insertion lace has gradually faded out of favor, primarily due to manufacturing costs. While indie brands like Evgenia Lingerie have long been known for their use of this technique, I’m glad to another name to that very short list. The […]
No collection in the history of lingerie has impacted me personally and professionally as much as the Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla collaboration, ‘Collection Créateur.’ The first installment of the collaboration released at the very start of my lingerie studies. With 3-4 figure price tags on every garment, my student budget meant that these designs were a distant dream. Yet that didn’t stop me wandering wistfully around La Perla stores, […]
If you’ve read anything I’ve said about my book, then you know how passionate I was about having illustrations instead of photos. Apart from how photos can often invoke less-than-pleasant feelings about bodies, I also believe lingerie illustrations are the perfect way to show the beauty and delicacy of intimate apparel in a medium that even photographs can’t quite touch. While Sandy Wirt is, obviously, one of my favorite lingerie […]
Disclosure: This article includes affiliate links. Mimi Holliday’s recent closure has been on the lips of every Lingerie Addict recently. The brand ran steep discount after steep discount for weeks at a time, clearing everything off the site at up to 80% off. Once you see those kinds of sales…you can’t help but think the writing’s on the wall. A closure is coming soon. A bit of research into Mimi […]
Editor’s Note: The images below may not be safe for your workplace. Much like lace, embroidery is an embellishment many of us take for granted today. Why? Because we see it everywhere. What’s more, since the actual the technique of embroidery is more or less detached from our daily lives, it’s become more to difficult to appreciate the artistry. Still, a custom embroidery – one done with intent and thoughtfulness […]
