What do snakes mean? That is to say, is a serpent ever just a serpent? In many Christian countries, snakes are associated with the Garden of Eden, with temptation, and with Eve…and therefore sex and sin. In other cultures, snakes might represent immortality, rebirth, and resurrection. In still more cultures, snakes are perceived as guardians of the divine and protective entities. And who can forget about the “monster” Medusa, […]
There’s a lengthy list of historical lingerie techniques I adore: corset flossing, crystal pleating, lace appliqué…and insertion lace. A once-popular design detail from the first half of the 20th century, insertion lace has gradually faded out of favor, primarily due to manufacturing costs. While indie brands like Evgenia Lingerie have long been known for their use of this technique, I’m glad to another name to that very short list. The […]
It’s been so long since I’ve worn “regular” clothes, I’m not sure if I’ll ever be able to go back to the way things were before. In fact, as I’m writing this, I’m wearing an old sweatshirt from Oxford University (acquired during the Oxford Conference of Corsetry a few years back), and a pair of fleece-lined sweatpants. However, work meetings are picking up again as offices and businesses gradually return […]
Disclosure: This set was purchased by The Lingerie Addict for the purposes of this review. All opinions are my own. When I was young, Italian lingerie brand La Perla represented the ultimate in luxury lingerie. I remember seeing Blair Waldorf’s elegant silk La Perla pieces in early Gossip Girl episodes and thinking, “Yes, of course, that’s exactly what a glamorous, rich, high school student in NYC would wear!” Is that […]
Disclosure: The Lingerie Addict purchased this item for the purposes of review. All opinions are my own. Here at The Lingerie Addict, we love a pair of fancy pajamas. Silk satin? Embroidered embellishments? A cheeky print? Yes, please! But feathers? Are feathers an appropriate pajama accoutrement? Just kidding. Of course they are! And when I first saw Sleeper’s feather-encrusted “Party Pajamas” in an Instagram ad, I was stoked. These were […]
