If you’ve been reading TLA for awhile, what I’m about to say is old news, but the lingerie world is experiencing some pretty dramatic shifts in direction right now. Classic, storied brands are struggling to stay relevant while brand new companies are completely skipping over traditional industry methods to success (like tradeshows and retail wholesale), and paving the way through crowdfunding campaigns and direct-to-consumer sales. Even the way we learn […]
Editor’s Note: This article contains nudity. The sale lingerie of the week feature returns with my all-time favorite lingerie material… sheer black mesh. I feel like, at some point, I should write an article exploring my love of all things black and sheer. After all, I talk about it all the time. But for today, let’s just say that I’ve been visiting this bodysuit since December, and I was ecstatic […]
Over the last year, I’ve been working on piecing together a sense of my own gender identity, and researching what I can wear to support that identity as a gender nonbinary person. I’ve learned a lot about the way that the lingerie industry has been marketing to (and selling the idea of) nonbinary people, and androgyny in general. I’m pleased to see several companies stepping up to cater to people […]
Playful Promises has given us a sneak peek at their A/W 2015 lookbook, and it is a decadent feast for the eyes! While many of the silhouettes are similar to past collections, this season is so opulently styled and well edited, it is their most exciting yet. The power of an expertly styled campaign is undeniable, and Playful Promises has done an amazing job of translating their femme fatale esthetic […]
What better way to start the new year than by discovering a dreamy lingerie brand? NK iMode has been around since 1995, yet recent rebranding of the company has resulted in an exquisite silk nightwear and bridal collection that is as pretty as it gets. These are thoroughly romantic pieces that are meant to be indulged in not only for weddings and honeymoons, but for many years to come. The […]
