That familiar week of frenzied lingerie shopping is back. No, it’s not the Victoria’s Secret Semi Annual Sale; it’s Lingerie Market week in New York. The nexus of the flurry is Curvexpo, which takes place every February and August at New York’s convention center, the Javits Center. Just getting there is a trial and a hoot. The massive Javits Center sprawls on the westernmost avenue of Manhattan, 11th Ave., remote […]
Disclosure: Harlow & Fox sent me this lingerie for review purposes. All opinions are my own. I’ve been so excited to review Harlow & Fox and can’t believe it has taken me so long! I’d read about the brand on TLA and was intrigued. Then, I was introduced at February market and I was in love. My full bust ladies understand the unique struggles that sometimes come with being a “non-average” size. While it […]
Designing lingerie can be a hard, grueling job, but someone’s got to do it! Not that it’s without its perks, of course. However ,the industry is by no means a cushy one, and often the job is not nearly as luxurious as it seems. There are certain times the workload can get downright unbearable with 18-hour work days, non-stop travel and back-to-back meetings monopolizing your entire schedule, let alone your […]
I’ve written previously about the human aspect of lingerie manufacturing, and shared my passion for supporting independent lingerie labels. This month, I wanted to visit a factory in NYC’s garment district to show you exactly where and how indie label lingerie is made. Laura from Lola Haze and her contractors were kind enough to let me into their factory and take a few photos while Laura took inventory of a recent […]
Disclosure: I received this item free of charge for review purposes. All opinions are my own. FRKS Lingerie Howling Wolf Panty – $40 FRKS Lingerie are an indie brand based in Hungary that have been on my radar for quite a while now — their psychedelic colour palette and insanely intricate hand-embroidery caught my attention in the best possible way. I’d been planning to purchase my own set for a […]
