Buttress & Snatch is a British brand famous for two things: 1) their vintage-inspired and completely theatrical burlesque style and 2) their commitment to making all their lingerie by hand in the UK. Founded in 1999 by Rachel Kenyon, Buttress & Snatch counts celebrities like Madonna, Christina Aguilera and Beth Ditto among its clients. Almost all the pieces have frills or ruffles or crystals or roses because this is lingerie […]
Now that Spring is definitely on its way, I’m looking for lingerie to match my new, uplifted mood. And the ultrabright chartreuse ‘Echinacea’ range by Under the Root is my preferred method of welcoming better weather. Handmade from upcycled and reclaimed fabrics, this is lingerie that’s ethical, enchanting, and just a little eccentric. I don’t know about you, but I think that’s the perfect combination. What do you think of […]
This week’s lingerie of the week isn’t quite lingerie, but it’s so lovely, I couldn’t resist. Shell Belle Couture is a pretty new lingerie brand (they’ve only been around since 2010), and any new brand will tell you it’s a struggle to stand out in a pretty crowded field. I like how Shell Belle is doing vintage-inspired pieces without making explicitly vintage lingerie, and I admire how their collections look […]
Disclosure: The lingerie in this review was provided by The Natori Company. All opinions are my own. This article contains affiliate links. Founded in 1977 by former investment banker Josie Natori, Natori is known for running one of the most recognizable lingerie brands in the world, also named Natori. Sold in many upscale department stores, the brand is famous for its classic silhouettes, and the ‘Feathers’ range is among their […]
One of the side effects of writing about lingerie for the last several years is that I’ve started to get a little bit jaded. It’s not been a conscious thing or even a deliberate process… just the more I’m around lingerie, the more it takes to get my attention and impress me. And the stuff that used to impress when I first started blogging (like a celebrity endorsement or a […]
