From the very first collection, I’ve loved Hopeless Lingerie. Gabrielle ‘Gaby’ Adamidis, the woman behind Hopeless, is an indie designer who constantly pushes herself; her unique aesthetic is clearly visible in every single collection. And Gaby’s commitment to ethical design and production has made me more cognizant of these issues as well. To be perfectly honest, I’m not the most cerebral of fashion lovers. I can’t really get into a […]
You know I can’t leave well enough alone, so, after finding Crikey Aphrodite’s etsy store, I had to see who else was selling suspender belts. I really like this garter set by seller Hopeless. It feels very luxe and retro, and, with the right accessorise, could even work as supersexy maid costume for Halloween. She even has a pair of delectable, rufled undies, and I know how some you like […]
Jessica Stoya is a semi-retired adult performer and writer. Bylines include the New York Times, VICE, The Guardian, and Stoya is half of Slate’s How To Do It sex advice column. I’ve spent a lot of time over the past 15 years in front of cameras aiming to look sexy and expensive. I’ve got both adoration for and justification of purchasing luxury lingerie. Post COVID, I’m also somewhere between a […]
The modern lingerie industry contains multitudes. Consumers have more to choose from than at any other time in lingerie history, from size and price to style and design. And with online shopping, your physical location is less of a hindrance than ever. However, it must be remembered this wasn’t always the case. There used to be a time when you could only buy relatively homogenous lingerie from your local shops. […]
Sustainability is a hot topic these days. It seems like everyone I know is adjusting their lives in an attempt to help the environment in some small way, from eating less meat to taking fewer flights to buying less stuff. I’m definitely buying less – really, how many things does one person need? – but as is unsurprising for someone who writes for a website called The Lingerie Addict, my […]