Along with French lingerie, Japanese lingerie has one of the most distinctive aesthetics in the industry. And there’s a lot of crossover between the two. Both countries prefer more decorative lingerie over the plain stuff. They both love to use lace and embroidery. However, in France, these fabrics tend towards the fine and delicate. While […]
Read more11 Bra Brands for Smaller Busts
The lingerie options for DD+ sizes continue to grow and grow. But at the other end of the scale, it can seem like small bust customers are forgotten. Far fewer articles get published or Kickstarters launched for smaller busts than for full bust lingerie. There are however quite a few brands out there catering to […]
Read moreNina and The Wolf: Wild and Wonderful Italian Luxury Lingerie
My first exposure to Nina and The Wolf lingerie was via an email from one of the founders of this indie Italian brand. There’s never a shortage of news from lingerie brands in my Inbox. But this particular email was hard to ignore. First, it’s always fascinating to learn about lingerie start-ups. Second, there’s something about their exquisite […]
Read more18 Stylish Small Cup Bras for Grown Women
There’s been a lot of talk about bralettes replacing regular bras this season. But I don’t think structured bras are going away anytime soon. And it’s not because bralettes only fill the lingerie needs of small bust sizes. It’s obvious they don’t provide much support for fuller busts. But there are benefits to small cup bras. Bras […]
Read moreFall Lingerie Trends: In Stores or Coming Soon
I stopped doing formal lingerie trade show coverage a few years ago for reasons that aren’t exactly a secret: much of the stock at shows like Curve looks pretty much the same. Lingerie trends have become less exciting over the past few years, and color palettes have evolved to focus on nothing but the most […]
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