This blog post contains images which are NSFW. There is a saying in the fashion industry that everything old is new again, and this is perhaps no more true than in the world of lingerie. The basic silhouette of the bra and panty has remained unchanged for decades, and a global, interconnected intimate apparel industry (run by only a handful of major companies) means less variation in both style […]
When I first heard Journelle planned to launch a complete lingerie collection, I have to confess my first reaction was, “It’s about time!” Journelle has, unsurprisingly, dabbled a little in lingerie before; their Bardot Short PJ (shown below) has a permanent spot on my want list. But this is the first time they’ve debuted an entire bra and panty collection, and what is there to say but “I’m in love?” […]
Editor’s Note: This brand is no longer in business. While it’s rare enough to see racial diversity portrayed in lingerie campaigns and advertising, it is even rarer on the business side of the industry. Socioeconomic and cultural challenges make it difficult for women of color to launch businesses or rise very high in corporate culture, and the intimate apparel industry is no exception. While there are a few black-owned lingerie […]
I ducked over to Figleaves’ clearance section for the first time in along time today, and was pleasantly blown away. I don’t know if you’ve checked them out lately, but there are some serious deals to be found at the moment including the half cup bra above which is on sale for… $8.00. Very often, conversations about lingerie lament the cost. Particularly for bras, experimentation is a tedious and time-consuming […]
I was at the Oxford Conference of Corsetry just over a week ago, and in its run-up I spent most of my time getting pretty obsessive about corsets. I’ve been neglecting other areas of lingerie to dedicate my time to crafting these exquisite, waist-altering garments. Consequently, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the significance of the corset. As a lingerie designer, corsets to me have always existed in […]
