diffusion lines

Lingerie for Less: What You Need to Know About Diffusion Lines

Do you often find yourself staring wistfully at luxury lingerie, wishing you could afford it? I can’t help you with that, but I can introduce you to the concept of lingerie diffusion lines. Diffusion lines are ranges that a (typically high-end) brand brings out, retailing at a lower price point. It’s a way to expand…

modern corsetry

Discover the Art of Modern Corsetry with The Underpinnings Museum

If you love learning about lingerie, then you need to know about The Underpinnings Museum. It’s an online fashion archive dedicated to, you guessed it, intimate wear. A visit to the site may not be quite so fun as gawking at garments that are right in front of you. But by being online, it offers…

swimsuits

Bust Support at the Beach: One-Piece Swimsuits with Underwire

Swimwear and lingerie share a lot in common. Yet it can often feel like support and shaping concerns are thrown out the window when lace gets replaced by swim fabrics. Well, not so much with bikinis, with bra top styles easy to find. But want a one-piece? Then prepare to sift through an endless array of…

Nubian Skin

Nubian Skin: Expanding Intimate and Lounge Options for Women of Color

Nubian Skin made waves across the lingerie world when it launched in 2014. It triggered an industry-wide interest in intimates for people of color, previously a woefully underserved market. Brands have of course always made the odd brown bra here and there. But rarely were they marketed as a ‘nude’ option or photographed on models…

boudoir photo shoot

Lingerie Accessories to Wear to Your Boudoir Photo Shoot

Are you planning a boudoir photo shoot? Perhaps even your first? Then you’re no doubt busy plotting which lingerie you’re going to wear. But don’t forget to think about the accessories too! From footwear to jewelry, it’s the accessories that complete the look. For images that look chic and polished though, don’t go overboard. Rather…