It’s strange to think that despite writing dozens of lingerie reviews for The Lingerie Addict in over a decade, I somehow completely managed to neglect writing about Pillowbook Lingerie, one of my all time favourite lingerie brands. This label is an encapsulation of everything that I love about lingerie: beautiful designs that are an absolute joy to wear, and a celebration of true couture craft. Pillowbook Lingerie was founded in […]
Some of the most extravagant everyday bras are designed for the Japanese market. These bras are often heavily padded for forward projection and lots of cleavage, then decorated with over-the-top details like 3D floral embroidered appliques, contrast bows, and romantic fabric gathers. If you’re into fanciful embellishments like bows, flowers, and butterflies, Japanese lingerie might be exactly your thing. However, if you live outside of Japan, it’s not the most […]
One of the most fascinating things I ever learned about the lingerie industry is that different countries carry different products. That is, even if the same umbrella company has a presence in multiple places (like Wacoal or Triumph), what’s available to buy in each country can (and likely will) vary. When you say that aloud, it makes perfect sense. After all, the American preference for beige, contour cup, t-shirt bras […]
Today’s guest post was written by Emma Parker, Founder and Director of Playful Promises, a UK-based lingerie label known for trendy designs that manage to be vintage-inspired yet thoroughly modern. Some time ago there was an article on the Lingerie Addict that raised some concern in me. It was well-meant and intended to help people make better ethical choices when purchasing lingerie. However to me, it read as a list […]
Singapore label, Mileti Swimwear, was the brainchild of two globetrotting friends who, inspired by their extensive travels, decided to create a line of statement-making swimwear. And make a statement it does, with bold fabrics and daring silhouettes meant to turn heads. Exotic prints, sequined embellishments, and lots of shimmering golds come together in a collection that is effortlessly glamorous. There’s a definite 70s vibe here, with many of the pieces […]
