Disclosure: I received this item free of charge for review purposes. All opinions are my own. FRKS Lingerie Howling Wolf Panty – $40 FRKS Lingerie are an indie brand based in Hungary that have been on my radar for quite a while now — their psychedelic colour palette and insanely intricate hand-embroidery caught my attention in the best possible way. I’d been planning to purchase my own set for a […]
In corsetry, custom, bespoke, and made-to-measure all mean essentially the same thing, just as ready-to-wear, off-the-rack, and made-to-order have similar or overlapping definitions, depending on the maker. Which means they should all follow a similar process, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. All too often, I hear sad tales of made-to-measure corsets that don’t fit because an essential step was skipped. Here’s what you should expect when ordering a […]
We’ve waxed poetic about Hopeless Lingerie many times on The Lingerie Addict. You may remember that Hopeless won our Best Independent Brand award last year. An indie darling, Gaby at Hopeless is always innovating, releasing capsule collections of limited edition pieces several times a year. One of the first designers to incorporate the strappy aesthetic, Gaby has a refreshing way of knowing exactly what her fans want. Follow her Instagram […]
The purpose of these first three projects is to get you used to sewing, so the pattern set I have chosen for this first post is a relatively simple one. You will mostly be sewing in a straight line, and these pieces are not tight or fitted. In this month’s post, you will be learning the basics as we go over making a pajama set (including shorts and a peasant […]
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. Dollhouse Bettie, the beloved retailer in San Francisco known for their impressive collection of vintage and vintage-inspired lingerie, has released a private label collection titled “French Quarter.” Hand made in their San Francisco studio, this small capsule collection is built on the idea that “nothing is more lovely than a beautiful woman accented in black lace.” Made of sheer floral stretch lace, these […]
