For the past few years, Frederick’s of Hollywood has had a bit of trouble finding their footing in the lingerie industry. Not quite Victoria’s Secret, but not a Babeland or a Journelle either, Frederick’s has struggled to convince customers why exactly they should shop at their stores… resulting in record deficits for this company (as well as a few failed attempts to sell it). That inability to differentiate themselves in […]
Today’s blog post isn’t really on a “sexy” or “fashionable” topic, but it’s about an important subject all the same. As Catherine brought up in her guest post “What It’s Like to Be a Woman with a Disability in the Lingerie Industry,” there is a definite need for panties that go beyond being “sexy.” Many people cope with overactive bladder, urinary incontinence (especially post-pregnancy), and extremely heavy periods… and it […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. When it comes to lingerie, Agent Provocateur is the name in luxury. The famous brand is known for treating lingerie like an extension of fashion, with model-driven editorial campaigns and a new collection every season. Last October, Penelope and Monica Cruz announced that they would be collaborating with Agent Provocateur to design a lower-priced range of intimates (if you recall, Monica Cruz starred in […]
Last week, the internet was all afire with the news that Victoria’s Secret, probably the most famous lingerie company in the world, would not be making bras for women who’ve had mastectomies. In case you haven’t yet heard of this story, Allana Maiden (whose mother is a breast cancer survivor) created a Change.org petition a few months ago asking Victoria’s Secret to begin making and selling mastectomy bras. Victoria’s Secret […]
Let me start this post with two disclaimers: 1) I love corsets. 2) A good fit is absolutely key in a corset. But I don’t think that fully custom is the only way to achieve a good fit in a corset. (Bonus disclaimer: I’m not talking about the kind of ready-to-wear corset that is sweatshop mass-produced with no shape and/or flimsy plastic bones, etc. As far as I’m concerned, those […]
