We have been big fans of Harlow and Fox since the UK-based brand’s debut just over a year ago. Specializing in classic silhouettes crafted in exquisite silks and laces, they are dedicated to offering “luxury” intimates in DD-G cups. This is no small feat as fit issues become more challenging with larger cup sizes, especially when working with incredibly delicate fabrics. As with prior collections, Harlow and Fox’s Autumn/Winter 2015 […]
In the United States, February is officially Black History Month. It’s also the month for Valentine’s Day, and, in terms of fashion, February also happens to include New York Fashion Week and Lingerie Market. It’s a busy time with a unique confluence of events… which is why I thought it might be fun/interesting to do a blog post dedicated to lingerie designers who also identify as black. Yet there’s also […]
In a sea of strappy, bondage-inspired lingerie, Romanian brand Ludique is doing some really interesting things. We got a peek at Ludique last month when our columnist, Karolina, reviewed their ‘Wicked’ soft bra and high-waist knicker set. Those dramatic panties, with their elastic lacing that binds across the hips, gave us a taste of just how erotic Ludique can be. The brand has evolved to include an entire range of […]
A well-made corset has a very carefully balanced fit: to create a beautiful shape that is actually wearable by a human requires great attention to the distribution of ease and negative ease. The lacing and lacing gap allows for fine-tuning of the fit on an individual basis without requiring a fully bespoke corset. Much has been written about bra fit, but what defines fit for a corset? As a corsetmaker, […]
Note: I purchased this lingerie with my own money. Wacoal is unaffiliated with this review. I’m trying to catch up on lingerie reviews so I can get on to some new things, and this photoset was one of the ones that was waiting in my DropBox. Though I’m not the biggest Valentine’s Day fan, this is the time of year that people are thinking of pink and red lingerie, so […]
