About 18 months ago, I started a Patreon for The Lingerie Addict. Patreon, in case you haven’t yet heard of it, is a way for readers (or listeners or fans) to directly support the work and art of folks they already follow and support. In my case, Patreon has allowed TLA to retain its independence. Being less dependent on brands means we can be bold, honest, and authentic with our […]
Disclosure: This article is sponsored by I.D. Sarrieri. A month ago, ID Sarrieri gave me a mission – to show TLA readers (and Lingerie Addicts everywhere) how to style their incredibly luxurious lingerie into outfits almost anyone could wear out and about. Purchasing luxury lingerie can be an intimidating experience. Not only are there the usual details, like terminology and style, to know, you also want to be sure you’re […]
Disclosure: This article is sponsored by Jane’s Vanity. As I’m writing this, we’re 15 days from Christmas, which means it’s peak gift-buying season. While gift giving can bring joy and delight, it can also be a source of stress, especially if you’re a thoughtful gifter. Ideally, you want to buy something the recipient will love and enjoy, and this is especially true for a gift like fine lingerie. At even […]
Disclosure: This article is sponsored by Bettie Page Lingerie by Playful Promises. Josephine Baker. Dorothy Dandridge. Eartha Kitt. Lena Horne. Joyce Bryant. Billie Holiday. Tina Turner. Iman. These women were the faces of glamour in my childhood. Beautiful, iconic women who were not only Black, but also massively talented and gorgeous to boot. They were a balm to me, an answer to a society and a culture that made it […]
Few things are as mysterious as luxury lingerie. In a retail landscape obsessed with 5 for $20 panties and 2 for $30 bras, it can seem strange when a company goes in the complete opposite direction, prioritizing high quality materials, fair labor, and impeccable fit over low prices.