What do I love more than anything else in the world? (Excluding black mesh here, of course.) Comfy panties. There are entire articles on TLA dedicated to comfy drawers (Exhibit A, Exhibit B) and I’m still obsessed with the subject. Words cannot describe the bliss that is a pair of knickers you put on and then completely forget about. If you’ve ever struggled with bad underwear, then you know what […]
I’ve been a fan of Ayten Gasson for a long, long time… ever since the days of her unforgettable ‘Phoebe’ silk teddy (it’s the first photo in this blog post — you have to see it). It’s not just the silk that has me enamored of this label, it’s also the story. Ayten Gasson is committed to ethical production and manufacturing, and all of her pieces are still made in the […]
When I started she and reverie, I knew I wanted to work with factories in New York City because it’s the easiest way for a Brooklyn-based independent apparel line to start production. There are so many benefits to manufacturing locally for indie designers. We can go to the factory in person and make sure a garment is being sewn to our quality specifications; minimum orders are relatively low; and generally, there’s only […]
After three years studying Contour Fashion at De Montfort University, the end is finally in sight – I’m about to graduate from Lingerie School! Contour Fashion is a degree that specialises in intimate apparel, covering almost all areas of lingerie and then some. We’ve studied everything from corsetry to swimwear, and each chose our own final major projects. Some chose to go down a technical route to fulfill a market […]
Editor’s Note: NSFW images below. Miss Crofton has been on my “Ones to Watch” list for a few seasons now (we actually featured her 2013 collection here on TLA). Based in the UK, Miss Crofton focuses on uncomplicated shapes in beautiful fabrics, which really allows her textiles to shine. All items are handmade in London, England with the size range covering XS thru XL, fitting a maximum 16UK and 14US […]
