Editor’s Note: NSFW images below. I love lace. Embroidery too. But especially lace. It’s not just the delicate, gauze, ephemeral nature of beautiful lace, it’s also the artistry. Even machine-made lace takes a tremendous amount of time and resources to produce, and the more complex a lace, the more beautiful it is. And while lace is beautiful on lingerie (which we both already know), it’s even more gorgeous when incorporated […]
Strappy details on fashion forward lingerie has been building momentum over the last few years and was one of the biggest trends at the NYC Lingerie Market. Emerging independent brand Janay Intimates, has found a way to repurpose this trend by incorporating straps and cut away details in a fresh and exciting way. Designer Janay Eleanor shares that her design aesthetic is “Delicately British” and is meant to celebrate the contrast […]
Artwork copyright of San Sigüenza. Republished with permission. One of the better perks of being on social media (aside from having another way to interact with TLA readers) is discovering new things. New brands, new artists, new models, new photographers… anything new in the intimate apparel industry is probably popping up on Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest months (if not years) before it’ll ever make a mainstream appearance in a magazine […]
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. Editor’s Note: I purchased this bra set. All opinions are my own. Affinitas is unaffiliated with this review. I’ve been in love with the subject of today’s bra review for a very long time. As part of my experiment with 32D cups (and full bust bra brands I’ve read about often, but never tried), I decided to finally purchase the Parfait by Affinitas […]
Gooseberry Intimates is an indie label I first found via Instagram. Founded in 2011 and based in Bali, this label focuses on handmade, delicate basics. I’m increasingly a fan of unstructured lingerie (i.e. bralettes), and these light, almost flimsy pieces are right up my alley… especially during the upcoming summer months. I just don’t want a lot of material on my body when it’s warm outside. Highlights for me include […]
