When it comes to my knickers, comfort is queen. I don’t want a whole lot of ruffles and frills and straps and cutouts on panties because all I see when I look at that kind of decoration is a bunch of fabric binding, constricting, and otherwise discomfiting my body. But despite my anti-fancy knickers stance, I think I’m willing to make an exception for Mademoiselle Jean. The founder of Mademoiselle […]
Inside Fifi Chachnil on Rue St Honoré Mid-January saw me travelling to Paris for the Salon de la Lingerie trade show. Although I was only there for the weekend, I simply had to make the time to see some of the great Parisian lingerie sights. My last day in the city saw me making a mad dash from shop to shop (suitcase in tow!), trying to find the perfect souvenir. […]
Estelle Page is an interior designer who loves all things crafty – she’s a little obsessed with her sewing machine and has made everything from the cushions in her home to her French knickers. She currently writes for Lingerie.co.uk. Do you struggle to find lingerie on the high street that you like, that fits you well, or that you can afford? Well why not make your own knickers instead? It’s […]
It’s my second year of lingerie studies and my first term is soon coming to a close… along with a rush of deadlines! Consequently, the past few days have been a flurry of lingerie activity in order to get my first design project ready to hand in. Even though it’s still missing the finishing touches, I thought you’d all like to see how my first lingerie project of the year […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I hate uncomfortable underwear. I literally despise it. I cannot stand panties that ride and bunch and twist and do everything except what they’re supposed to do, which is namely stay still and let me forget I’m wearing them. After much experimentation (which mostly means I just bought a lot of knickers), I’ve found five brands which work by putting comfort above all. Yes, […]
