LGBTQ people often aren’t sure what to do about lingerie. When your gender or your presentation don’t match what’s widely available, it can be easy to get discouraged and not buy much at all, especially if you feel that businesses aren’t interested in selling to you. I’ve recently spoken to a few businesses who are hoping to expand their target market to include queer and trans customers, which is great! […]
We have been big fans of Harlow and Fox since the UK-based brand’s debut just over a year ago. Specializing in classic silhouettes crafted in exquisite silks and laces, they are dedicated to offering “luxury” intimates in DD-G cups. This is no small feat as fit issues become more challenging with larger cup sizes, especially when working with incredibly delicate fabrics. As with prior collections, Harlow and Fox’s Autumn/Winter 2015 […]
In the United States, February is officially Black History Month. It’s also the month for Valentine’s Day, and, in terms of fashion, February also happens to include New York Fashion Week and Lingerie Market. It’s a busy time with a unique confluence of events… which is why I thought it might be fun/interesting to do a blog post dedicated to lingerie designers who also identify as black. Yet there’s also […]
In a sea of strappy, bondage-inspired lingerie, Romanian brand Ludique is doing some really interesting things. We got a peek at Ludique last month when our columnist, Karolina, reviewed their ‘Wicked’ soft bra and high-waist knicker set. Those dramatic panties, with their elastic lacing that binds across the hips, gave us a taste of just how erotic Ludique can be. The brand has evolved to include an entire range of […]
Disclosure: This article is sponsored by Playful Promises. More than ever before, the lingerie industry is completely obsessed with what’s “safe.” Of course, there’s nothing inherently wrong with playing it safe, but the unfortunate truth is that “safe” very often looks like “boring.” Boring lingerie. Boring ad campaigns. Boring websites. When everyone’s afraid of taking even the smallest risk, things start to look the same very quickly, and there’s nothing […]
