After dabbling in sewing as a kid, I picked needle and thread back up six years ago when the intellectual work of grad school made me yearn for a tactile hobby. While I enjoy making and wearing all kinds of garments, I love working with the delicate and sometimes extravagant fabrics that lend themselves to lingerie and loungewear, like silk, velvet, or mesh. Though we’ve explored some of the […]
Some of the most extravagant everyday bras are designed for the Japanese market. These bras are often heavily padded for forward projection and lots of cleavage, then decorated with over-the-top details like 3D floral embroidered appliques, contrast bows, and romantic fabric gathers. If you’re into fanciful embellishments like bows, flowers, and butterflies, Japanese lingerie might be exactly your thing. However, if you live outside of Japan, it’s not the most […]
Fuller bust people have more bra options than ever, but the search for a good DD+ bra can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve just been fitted into a size you didn’t even know existed until now! Whether you’re looking for a new favorite bra or you’re hoping to start your well-fitting bra wardrobe, look no further. Here are 5 of the best bras for bigger chests. Full Cup Bra: Panache […]
Back in February, I had the rare and unique opportunity of curating a special exhibit area for Curvexpo. Named “The Lingerie Addict Salon” this exclusive space was composed of 12 hand-selected independent lingerie and loungewear designers, all individually chosen to showcase a unique and less commercial side of intimate apparel. Curvexpo is North America’s largest lingerie tradeshow, and it was an incredible, inimitable experience to bring these labels under the […]
Editor’s Note: Some of the images below may not be safe for your work. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a Lingerie Addict already in possession of beautiful lingerie will still want more. And that’s how I feel about Viktorija Rudenia. As I learn more and more about intimate apparel, I am endlessly impressed by designers who are not just creative enough to design their own pieces, but also […]
