The lingerie industry can be hard to analyze in an objective way because so few brands and boutiques publish their statistics. Today I’m going to be relying on two boutiques that graciously have: A Sophisticated Pair and Bluestockings Boutique. Erica has actually just started to publish her series on her statistics over at A Sophisticated Pair this past week, so go here to see the updated numbers. For this article, […]
The 2015 Oxford Conference of Corsetry fell a scant five weeks before my wedding date. Flying in the face of good sense, I attended anyway. I had other reasons to be in England, and one of them was the undeniable pleasure of spending an extra day with my corsetmaking colleagues, taking pictures in the Sparklewren showroom. Sparklewren, Karolina Laskowska, Vanyanís, Emiah Couture, Holly Rafaela, and Pop Antique (that would be […]
All photos by Jennifer Massaux. Some photos may be NSFW. “Young designers breathe vital freshness into the lingerie industry, but the intricate nature of the product they’re making means simply getting off the ground is a challenge. Our Emerging Designer program is designed to give the most talented emerging designers a platform to showcase their talent and introduce them to our loyal base of lingerie lovers.” – Claire Chambers One of the things that makes me feel the […]
Disclosure: I bought this set with my own money. Aubade is not affiliated with this review. Aubade is one of those brands that I have a lot of love for. Whilst I wouldn’t consider them the height of exquisite luxury, they consistently produce beautiful and classic underthings of an exceptionally high quality. The fabrics and construction are consistently excellent; I have several sets from this brand that are nearly five […]
In last week’s review of Timeless Trends, I touched on the distinction between handmade and factory-produced corsets. Understandably, this drew some confusion. “Handmade” is not a regulated term and indeed sewn goods are created on machines manned by humans. So what defines a handmade piece? And what are the benefits to mass-manufacturing? How Do We Define “Handmade?” Each factory will have their own process for mass production. I’ve only worked […]
