This is an older “Ask the Addict” question from several years ago. I’ve been meaning to turn it into a blog post for ages (a few years is basically forever in internet time), but, as with so many things recently, it got away from me. I received a question from a reader who needed a bra made from 100% cotton or wool. Because she worked with electricity, her bras could […]
It’s an opinion that’s not always popular in the lingerie community, but I believe there is no such thing as truly original design. Lingerie design, by nature, is limited. There are only so many ways to interpret functional underwear. However, in my eyes that’s not a bad thing. The history of lingerie design is incredibly rich and varied, and I love seeing how techniques and cuts reappear in contemporary design. […]
Years ago, I used to do an “Ask the Addict” feature here on the blog. I don’t know why I stopped. I probably felt I had a good reason at the time, but I’ve been wanting to bring it back for awhile, and, as the saying goes, there’s no time like the present. Today’s question is brought to you by Mara Wilson, who asked me on Twitter, “Do you have […]
I’m writing this on a Friday, dreaming about the weekend, and wondering, as I often do, when I’ll be able to get to Europe again. My last trip to Paris was for the Salon International de la Lingerie. And while I don’t believe any city is perfect, Paris certainly comes close. The architecture, the history, the fashion, the food…it’s my biggest dream to live there one day (and hopefully take […]
Hello, it’s me again. Back with another brand – Lorette Lingerie – focused on embroidery. Because I apparently can’t get enough of it this year, especially when said embroidery is on the tummy. The Preamble: I know that at some point, I could back to serious content or shopping content or content that’s good for SEO or something, but all I want to do right now is lose myself is […]
