In the United States, February is officially Black History Month. It’s also the month for Valentine’s Day, and, in terms of fashion, February also happens to include New York Fashion Week and Lingerie Market. It’s a busy time with a unique confluence of events… which is why I thought it might be fun/interesting to do a blog post dedicated to lingerie designers who also identify as black. Yet there’s also […]
In a sea of strappy, bondage-inspired lingerie, Romanian brand Ludique is doing some really interesting things. We got a peek at Ludique last month when our columnist, Karolina, reviewed their ‘Wicked’ soft bra and high-waist knicker set. Those dramatic panties, with their elastic lacing that binds across the hips, gave us a taste of just how erotic Ludique can be. The brand has evolved to include an entire range of […]
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 […]
Disclosure: I received this set free of charge for review purposes. All opinions are my own. There’s always been something about gorgeous branding that’s been absolutely irresistible to me. I’ll always adore lingerie for what it is, but when you throw in beautiful tags and a gift box – well, you’ve pretty much stolen my heart. I’m sure that I’m not alone in this – I know plenty of fellow […]
Disclosure: I received this set free of charge for review purposes. All opinions are my own. DW Danielle Wood is an indie label we first talked about on TLA back in 2013. I remember being intrigued by their rustic, log-cabin, Pacific Northwest aesthetic. To me, this felt like the kind of lingerie you’d wear while camping amongst the redwoods on a foggy, chilly (but not cold) weekend. In an industry […]
