The bra you’re trying on feels like it’s made for you. Nothing cuts into your figure, everything is perfectly held in place. But it’s so expensive! How can such a tiny piece of clothing cost so much? This is the second of a 3-part series discussing why quality lingerie costs what it does – from materials to construction to indirect costs you may not think about when buying a bra or panty. […]
Chromat is a unique talent in the lingerie world. A marriage of avant-garde fashion and experimental, almost fetishistic, lingerie, this innovative label is truly wearable art. Designer Becca McCharen’s background in architecture and urban design informs the brand’s mission of creating “structural experiments for the human body.” Chromat’s A/W 2014 collection, Bionic Bodies, tells the story of a love affair of a human and robotic being. And a love affair […]
Edge O Beyond is one of the most intriguing new lingerie brands I’ve seen in ages. An intoxicating blend of sexy and sensuous, combined with an innovative use of materials, makes the debut collection of this UK label truly special. We were introduced to Edge O Beyond recently in our Ones to Watch post as one of the five most exciting lingerie brands to keep an eye on. And we […]
Every once in a great while, a lingerie line comes along that I’m deliriously excited about. Right now, that line is Nubian Skin Lingerie. If you’ve never struggled with needing to find nude lingerie in a darker skintone, the importance of this brand may be lost on you. Already, I’ve run across various remarks from people asking, “Well, what about light skin?” or insisting that the occasional mocha brown fashion […]
Lonely Lingerie is known for its edgy aesthetic on lingerie that is meant to be seen. While the strappy trend is becoming a bit tired after multiple seasons, Lonely has such a strong point of view that their pieces remain not only relevant, but exciting. Their A/W 2014 collection’s strength lies in their ability to take complicated straps and cutaway details and make them look thoroughly clean-lined and modern. Many […]
