I’ll be honest. I hate buying tights and stockings. Not because I don’t like them! But because a new stocking purchase means I’ve snagged or damaged a previous pair and tossed it into the trash, destined to slowly decompose (or not) in some NYC landfill. Replacing lingerie sucks. Why can’t clothing last forever? Well…maybe it can, according to Sheertex. This hosiery startup claims to make “unbreakable” tights. But as with […]
From the daintiest cotton bralette to the finest couture-level handmade silk bra, lingerie addicts know that dozens of bra options exist for every occasion. But of course, not everyone knows this – including the founders of ThirdLove, a bra brand claiming to give consumers a “third option” between the two singular types of bras: “sexy” and “comfortable.” If you’ve been a TLA reader for a long time, you know I […]
Disclosure: This bra was purchased by The Lingerie Addict for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own. Cuup is a direct-to-consumer bra start-up making unlined bras up to an H cup (or UK FF). Their collection is based around three standard bra styles: one eponymous “Balconette,” two plunges (the “Plunge” in mesh and the “Triangle” in microfiber), and two demi cups (the “Scoop” in microfiber and the […]
Disclosure: These items were purchased for me by The Lingerie Addict to review. All opinions are my own. Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) lingerie startups abound these days. But are any of them actually disrupting the underwear industry? Today, I’m reviewing three brands claiming to do things differently: Seamless underwear by EBY, super soft modal knickers from MeUndies, and colorful briefs made from recycled fibers by Parade. Will one of these brands become […]
Disclosure: The Lingerie Addict purchased this jumpsuit for the purpose of this review. All thoughts are my own. Loungewear start-up Lunya offers simple loungewear in highly-functional fabrics and chic, modern designs. They’re best known for their “washable silk” pieces, which you can ostensibly wash with the rest of your laundry. Lunya offers the same aesthetic and ease as many Millennial-targeted startups: A curated selection with a focus on function, rather […]
