A few weeks ago, in what can only be described as a fit of obsession, I spent several hours scouring Etsy for gorgeous vintage slips and adding them to my favorites list. Though you may not know it, slips were my introduction to the world of vintage lingerie. Affordable, accessible, and heart-meltingly beautiful, vintage slips were my nightwear and loungewear of choice for years. Even now, when I’m feeling especially […]
Sophie Hines is a brand new Etsy find. Her soft bras and crop tops are an intriguing play of opposites – strong lines paired with plush fabrics, unfussy femininity paired with tomboy appeal, and effortless comfort paired with on-trend details. These structural, strappy bralettes are unique from others on the market in their use of wide elastic strapping that reads equal parts utilitarian and fashion forward. The collection as a […]
I’m fairly certain I’ve mentioned this before, but one of the things that’s really important to me on TLA is actively looking for and featuring new designers. Like many people, I have my personal favorite lingerie brands, both in terms of fit and aesthetics, but if I only ever talked about my favorites, the blog would get pretty boring and predictable after awhile. I also believe there’s immeasurable value in […]
When it comes to creativity, artistic expression, and sheer risk-taking, no one beats the indie designers of the lingerie industry. While large brands have to cater to the “average” customer, small labels are under no such limitations, and so they can really let their wildest dreams run free. As someone who’s always on the lookout for what’s new, exciting, and interesting in the world of intimate apparel, this is thrilling […]
Trying to look sexy while presenting as a butch or androgynous woman can be really hard. For me, and for many other butch, androgynous, or genderqueer people,
