Though I used to be a tremendous fan of Myla (in fact, some of the bras I purchased from there years ago were in my regular rotation until they fell apart), I admit to not having paid much attention to them lately. They were still coming out with pretty designs, it’s true; it’s just that none of their products felt particularly compelling. In an increasingly crowded marketplace, “pretty” just isn’t […]
Disclosure: This article is sponsored by Playful Promises. More than ever before, the lingerie industry is completely obsessed with what’s “safe.” Of course, there’s nothing inherently wrong with playing it safe, but the unfortunate truth is that “safe” very often looks like “boring.” Boring lingerie. Boring ad campaigns. Boring websites. When everyone’s afraid of taking even the smallest risk, things start to look the same very quickly, and there’s nothing […]
Ever discover a piece of lingerie that leaves you in awe, as if you were looking at a breathtaking painting? In fact, you may have thought, “This is so beautiful, I would hang it on the wall like art.” Tisja Damen is such a lingerie line. More art than lingerie, Tisja Damen’s work is richly detailed and nuanced, every square inch a new and surprising discovery. In fact, the designer herself […]
A beautiful robe can truly be a treasured item in your lingerie wardrobe. The fluidity of silk… the transparency of lace or mesh… that wonderful enveloping feeling as you slip into the robe. It’s enough to inspire you out of bed in the morning. Like many items of lingerie, robes are both functional and decorative. They serve as both a shield against the elements and a sign of modesty when […]
If you’ve been reading TLA for awhile, what I’m about to say is old news, but the lingerie world is experiencing some pretty dramatic shifts in direction right now. Classic, storied brands are struggling to stay relevant while brand new companies are completely skipping over traditional industry methods to success (like tradeshows and retail wholesale), and paving the way through crowdfunding campaigns and direct-to-consumer sales. Even the way we learn […]
