As I’ve mentioned in other indie spotlights, I love it when my readers tell me about a new designer I haven’t heard of before. Today’s feature, on new indie legwear designer SockBox, is exactly the sort of thing I want to do more of on The Lingerie Addict in 2011. One of the things I like about SockBox is the playfulness and creativity behind the line. Legwear’s a hard niche […]
I know I say this every month, but it’s always true… I’m really excited about this month’s designer interview with Alexis Black, the founder and corsetiere behind Electra Designs. Alexis created my most recent custom corset (which you can see on The Lingerie Addict Facebook Page) and her gorgeous corsetry is literally famous worldwide. In our interview, Alexis talks about why corsets matter, gives a few tidbits of advice for […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Photo by Rod Nunley From double-sided tape to breast petals, this list is made up of little lingerie accessories that every lingerie lover needs to own. Keep reading to discover five essential accessories. 1) Lingerie Wash Bag–I know, I know, handwashing in the sink is best. But I know and you know that we don’t always have that kind of time. So on the […]
Much like last year’s post on “Why Doesn’t the Lingerie Industry Like Women of Color?”, today’s article is on a subject very close to my heart, and I’ve reached a place where I can’t be quiet about it anymore. As I said in the women of color piece linked above, “The Lingerie Addict is about all aspects of the lingerie community, even the parts I don’t really like.” I’m sure […]
You know, I’ve never thought it was fair that the only lingerie designers most of us hear about are the ones with the big PR campaigns and massive marketing budgets. There is so much amazing stuff happening in lingerie right now, and I think it’s super-important that we’re exposed to as much as of it as possible. That’s why I’m pleased to continue my brand new monthly feature: Designer Interviews. For […]