There’s a lot of confusion and misinformation about corset bones that get circulated. I mean, first of all, why are they even called bones? The term originates from whalebone, which wasn’t bone, but baleen, the filter-feeding system used by some whales. Then there’s the raging debate as to whether flat steels are superior to spirals, or vice versa. Flat steel boning is made of strips of spring steel sheets, carefully blunted on […]
Hopeless Lingerie just released their latest collection yesterday, and, as usual, I am in love. Gaby really pushes herself and Hopeless’ aesthetic with every new release, and it’s exciting to watch this indie designer go from an underground sensation to a brand that makes regular appearances in fashion magazines and music videos. Usually, I try to limit our new collection photos to the top 10 or 15, but I liked […]
Disclosure: I received this lingerie free of charge for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Ayten Gasson have been on my radar for several years now; I’ve always loved their classically pretty combinations of silk and lace, and have worn more than my fair share of their lingerie to death. So when I was given the chance to review one of their Nina stretch silk bodysuits, I jumped at […]
Founded in the 1950s in Lyon, France, Lise Charmel is the very essence of French lingerie. Their luxurious laces and exquisite construction techniques are second to none, and this is a label that really shows how theatrical, opulent, and extravagant high-end lingerie can be. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing several Lise Charmel sets in person lately (and trying quite a few on), and they quite literally take my breath […]
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