Welcome to spring! As part of an ongoing quest to find great lingerie for trans and genderqueer people, I’m tackling swimwear. This week is Part Two: Swimsuits for Trans Men and Other Transmasculine people. Read part one, swimsuits for trans women and transfeminine people here. Swimwear is like lingerie except that, for reasons obvious to no one, we are all supposed to be cool with being this naked at the […]
There’s nothing like the onset of Spring to give us a case of swimsuit fever! Whether you’re dreaming of glamorous poolside lounging or frolicking with sand between your toes, it’s time to start thinking about finding the perfect swimsuit. Lingerie designer turned swimsuit designer, Kayleigh Peddie, has released a collection of handmade swimwear that is equal parts polished pin-up and laid-back, California cool. Simple silhouettes are at the heart of […]
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. Now that it’s officially the first day of Spring, it seems like a good time to incorporate some weekly swim content back into TLA’s editorial calendar. Last year’s Swimwear of the Week features were super fun; I got to explore a side of the industry I hadn’t paid much attention to before, and hopefully, I connected at least a few of you with […]
Singapore label, Mileti Swimwear, was the brainchild of two globetrotting friends who, inspired by their extensive travels, decided to create a line of statement-making swimwear. And make a statement it does, with bold fabrics and daring silhouettes meant to turn heads. Exotic prints, sequined embellishments, and lots of shimmering golds come together in a collection that is effortlessly glamorous. There’s a definite 70s vibe here, with many of the pieces […]
Now that we’re deep into the winter doldrums, many of us are dreaming of warm weather vacations, and dreading buying the requisite swimsuit. It’s easy to be wary and frustrated when the media inundates us with tips on how to get “bikini ready” – as if our bodies aren’t “ready” as they are. Well, GabiFresh for Swim Sexy is here to not only change the way we buy swimsuits, but […]
