Kriss Soonik, the Estonian lingerie designer famous for her use of lace and her underwear-as-outerwear aesthetic, is turning five in 2014. To celebrate, she’s releasing all seven colorways of her classic soft bra and knickers set. Kriss Soonik, specifically those Kriss Soonik bodysuits, have been on my lust list for a couple of seasons now, and I’m really excited that this indie designer and her unique point of view have […]
We don’t hear much about lingerie from the Southern Hemisphere here in the States. It’s all North American or European lingerie. But South America, Australia, and sub-Saharan Africa have thriving lingerie communities of their own, and as the lingerie world becomes more truly global, it’s exciting to see some of these unknown brands stand up and demand to be seen. One such brand is Cirsha Intima, out of […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I first spotted the Fantasie ‘Melissa’ bra set on the TLA Tumblr a few weeks ago, and since then I haven’t been able to get it out of my mind. Fantasie is one of those brands I wouldn’t have given a second look when I first started blogging five years ago because their style is a little… sedate. I wouldn’t go so far as […]
Erica Windle co-owns the specialty bra shop A Sophisticated Pair, which focuses on proper bra fitting techniques and body positivity. She is the designer of the store’s bra size calculator as well as the primary author for the Sophisticated Pair blog. I hate the fitting rooms in our shop. While the minimalistic, budget-conscious design could sport homier accents, my main displeasure with the space so pivotal to our business is how […]
Waxing grateful once more, as I did last year, I am particularly thankful for the amazing and ever-growing resources for aspiring corsetieres. If your corset addiction has reached the point where you must begin making your own or start selling your furniture to finance your addiction, this is the page for you. (Be warned that you will soon develop a fabric addiction instead.) Much of my corsetmaking knowledge was gleaned […]
