Lane Bryant

Lane Bryant Gets One Step Closer to Fat Activism In New Ad Campaign

There’s a lot of talk about body positive ad campaigns these days, as the idea of being “body positive” has become a major selling point for many lingerie and clothing companies. Unfortunately, we tend to see this in the context of the failed “Perfect Body” campaign by Victoria’s Secret or the #AerieREAL campaign. Both are…

Ellen Lewis of Lingerie Briefs: Interview with An Industry Expert

Ellen Lewis of Lingerie Briefs: Interview with An Industry Expert

Every year, I travel to lingerie trade shows to learn more about new products, designs, and brands. Over of the course of attending these events, I’ve met and befriended many industry experts. One of the most articulate, insightful, and knowledgeable among them is Ellen Lewis of Lingerie Briefs. She’s been around long enough to see how the business…

sexist breast cancer campaigns

Where’s the Outrage Over Sexist Breast Cancer Campaigns?

Are you saving the ta-tas this October? How about second base? Maybe you’ll put on an “I love boobies” bracelet or a giant boob costume in support the UK’s Coppafeel campaign. People are asked to participate in October’s breast cancer awareness month by accepting challenges to post photos of their breasts to social media, sometimes…

Fleur of England

Fleur of England: New Collection, Website, and Special Discount

There are many reasons to fall in love with luxury lingerie brand Fleur of England. First, are the original pieces brought to life by its founder and creative director, Fleur. She draws out every lace detail, oversees all aspects of production, and can be found perfecting and finalizing new colors in her kitchen. (That’s dedication.) Here’s a photo…

boob news

The Week in Boob News: Smart Bras, Celebrities, and Breast Health Alert

What is The Week in Boob News? I’m not quite sure. But relevant breast-related news seems to get lost in all the social media feeds. So this is my attempt to compile a few stories for my readers, on a (somewhat) regular basis. Please let me know if you think The Week in Boob News…

bra reviews

Bra Reviews: Lingerie Blogs to Follow

The number of blogs featuring lingerie and bra reviews has multiplied over the past few years. They’re all different, too. Some post simple phone selfies while others stage intricate professional photo shoots. They can be found on individual or lingerie retailer websites, and on Tumblr, Pinterest, and Instagram. They’re all over the place. So why should…

Anita

Anita: An Innovative 130-Year-Old Lingerie Business

Yep, that’s right. Intimate apparel and swimwear brand, Anita, has been in business for 130 years. They’re celebrating their anniversary with a PR campaign featuring images of 130 women from different walks of life wearing their lingerie and swimwear. And that makes perfect sense, given their dedication to serving the scope of women’s intimate apparel needs….