When I first started my lingerie brand ‘Karolina Laskowska’ in the Summer of 2012, I was pretty optimistic about the future. The brand had begun with wholesale requests and my own online shop was doing far better than I’d expected. Everything was new and very little seemed more exciting than the prospect of finding more stockists and joining the lingerie world as a proper lingerie brand. Fast forward three years […]
Today I’m delighted to feature the work of one of my Californian corsetmaking colleagues: Laurie Tavan. You may recall her from my list of 10 Specialty Corsetieres. Laurie’s synthesis of historical silhouettes with a modern design aesthetic is deliciously unique, and she’s also very well-versed in bespoke fit across a wide range of sizes. How long have you been making corsets and when did you officially launch your brand, then […]
It’s starting to look like Seattle’s little bit of summer is already over. While the weather is still gorgeous outside (I plan to take a little tea break and sit in the sun right after publishing this), the high temperatures from 4th of July weekend are already gone and most days are hovering right around the mid-70s. A very comfortable temperature to be sure, but not necessarily what most people […]
Let’s face it. Most loungewear is comfortable, practical, and pretty basic. While it’s easy to care for (and easy to wear), it isn’t always easy on the eyes. If you long to sashay around the house is something a bit more glamorous, you’re going to swoon over this new collection by Catherine D’Lish! The legendary burlesque performer and costumer is giving us a sneak peek of her debut luxury loungewear […]
It is the height of summer in the Pacific Northwest, and, unlike the South (where I grew up), air conditioning is an uncommon luxury. While it may sound strange, it does make sense. Temperatures hardly ever hit the 90s here (though they definitely did last week for 4th of July), and it still gets chilly enough to wear a light sweater or jacket most evenings. In fact, I’m looking at […]
