You may remember the sneak peek we got early this year of Lost in Wonderland’s A/W 2014 collection (that fabulous pentagram harness is hard to forget!). Well, the full collection is just beginning to hit their online store and we couldn’t wait to finally share all of the images with you! This Berlin-based luxury label certainly doesn’t sacrifice fashion-forward style in its mission to create beautiful, ethically-produced lingerie. Their “Gold […]
Ladies and gentlemen, I come here today to confess to you. Of the corset-related advice that I dispense and the standards set by the corseting community, some of it I do not follow myself. And I know I’m not alone. To say that all corsetmakers ignore these guidelines all the time would, of course, be quite hyperbolic, so I don’t want to claim to speak for all of my colleagues. […]
I get lots of questions about indie lingerie designers from plus-size women, but one of the most frequently asked questions is about which designers cater to larger bodies. One of the most obvious barriers to buying a piece of made to measure lingerie if you’re plus-sized is fear: after all, no one wants to feel judged or told that their money isn’t wanted. It doesn’t help that most indie lingerie […]
I first heard of Ampere through word of mouth in New York City. Like any time I hear about a new brand, my ears perk up and I want to know more details! I learned more about this contemporary brand through my research online, but gained a greater understanding through meeting the co-founders at one of their signature home parties. Ampere, named after the unit of measurement for electrical current, is […]
In corsetry, custom, bespoke, and made-to-measure all mean essentially the same thing, just as ready-to-wear, off-the-rack, and made-to-order have similar or overlapping definitions, depending on the maker. Which means they should all follow a similar process, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. All too often, I hear sad tales of made-to-measure corsets that don’t fit because an essential step was skipped. Here’s what you should expect when ordering a […]
