At The Lingerie Addict, nerding out about lingerie is our favorite thing. Sometimes, this means sharing the lingerie we wished we bought. Other times, it means discussing lingerie construction methods, or exploring what “ethically made” really means. Today, we’re talking fabrics. What types of fabrics are popular for lingerie? How can you identify them, and what are they used for? The following five fabrics are some of the most popular […]
Are bras over? With so many of us working from home in fancy loungewear or just going pantsless during isolation for COVID-19, typical clothing norms are changing. Like, sure, I love bras. But sitting here in my favorite silk robe, just the thought of putting on some of my most structured, lift-y, push-up-y bras is enough to make my skin crawl. I’m not the only one. There are dozens of […]
I know, I know we just featured a dressing gown last week, but bear with me while I explain… One of the things I’ve realized lately is that TLA’s archives aren’t just my blog archives, they’re also a sort of archive of the lingerie world. While everything is, obviously, heavily slanted towards what I like, there are still years of industry records here — brands that have come and gone; […]
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. If French lingerie is historically known for speaking the art of seduction, there is no one more quintessentially French than luxury lingerie designer, Chantal Thomass. The designer’s creations are instantly recognizable for their irresistible combination of chic glamour and flirtatious feminity. And who better to capture the brand’s irreverent spirit than famed photographer Ellen Von Unwerth? Ms. Von Unwerth’s signature style is an […]
One of the sexiest photoshoots I’ve seen in a long time… Debuts Jan. 14 in V Magazine. More pics here. Thanks to Cocamia for the link!