About a month ago, Cora (editor and founder here at The Lingerie Addict) got quoted in a Forbes piece entitled, “Made to Order Fashion Goes Mainstream.” One thing that really stuck out to me was the author’s repeated references to “reasonable prices.” As an independent designer who crafts made-to-order corsetry, I have learned that pricing is a tricky, multi-layered business. Who is the arbiter of what is a “reasonable” price? […]
The 2nd season of Lingerie Fashion Week was in full swing last week showcasing more brands and touting more sponsors (including TLA!) than its previous opening season. And with a schedule corresponding with the Curve Expo Lingerie Show and the Lingerie Collective Show in NYC, attendance was up from last season as crowds buzzed about the highlights of new and returning brands. Similar to last season, the three-day event included […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This robe was purchased by me. All opinions are my own. I’d always been a fan of the gorgeous Elle Robe by Kiss Me Deadly, but I’d never been tempted to purchase one until they released the limited edition red version. Red is my favorite color, and all of a sudden I felt the siren song of a piece of lingerie I absolutely had […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. When it comes to lingerie, Agent Provocateur is the name in luxury. The famous brand is known for treating lingerie like an extension of fashion, with model-driven editorial campaigns and a new collection every season. Last October, Penelope and Monica Cruz announced that they would be collaborating with Agent Provocateur to design a lower-priced range of intimates (if you recall, Monica Cruz starred in […]
I don’t even remember where I first encountered Zana Bayne’s work (though I’m guessing it was Tumblr), but I do remember thinking, “I have to write a blog post about this!” the instant as I saw it. Zana Bayne works exclusively in leather, and all pieces are 100% handmade to order in New York. There’s something very dark and fetish-y about Zanz Bayne’s pieces, but also something very special about […]
