Fans of exquisite lingerie will have seen it already, but I just couldn't resist posting about the stunning Aurora collection, which is a collaboration between luxury full-bust brand Harlow & Fox and award winning couture lingerie designer Karolina Laskowska. The more you look at it, the more the details jump out at you. Before long,... Continue Reading →
Lingerie in Soho: Visiting the Lara Intimates studio
On Saturday 30th September, I headed into Soho to visit the Lara Intimates studio for a 'fit party'. Buying lingerie online can be tricky, and Lara founders Faith and Cindy know that getting measured and trying on bras in person is the best way to get a perfect fit, so they invited fans of the... Continue Reading →
The Class of 2016: Lingerie Catwalk Event
This week I had the pleasure of attending an event organised by this year's graduates of the BA (Hons) Fashion Contour course at London College of Fashion, UAL. The glamorous gathering was held at Hoxton Arches, with supportive friends and family rubbing shoulders with press and industry guests as we all took a good look... Continue Reading →
2016: A Knockout Year for Underwear?
We're only a couple of months in to 2016, but it's already proving to be quite an exciting year in the world of underwear. Obviously, this is of particular interest to an undie-obsessive like me, but there is much to hint at this being a more engaging year than most. A handful of the many... Continue Reading →
The Class of 2015: Lingerie Open Studio
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the open studio event for this year's graduates of the BA (Hons) Fashion Contour course at London College of Fashion. I recently gave a talk to students on all years of this course about using social media (including blogs and bloggers!) to promote their work, so the... Continue Reading →
Lingerie lust list: January
I see so many gorgeous items of lingerie online that I finally decided that it was worth compiling a short 'lust list' each month to share the joy with you all. There are so many brands I love and individual pieces that catch my eye, many of which are completely out of my price or... Continue Reading →
2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Growing up in the UK in the 80s meant that the phenomenon that is Victoria's Secret has largely passed me by. Even as my lingerie obsession deepened, the iconic US brand still failed to register on my radar until the opening of their first UK store in 2012. I went along to review it and... Continue Reading →
Review: Bestform Tessalia
I have to admit, when I was first offered a set of Bestform lingerie to review, I hadn't heard of the company. However, the brochure told me that Bestform are committed to perfect fit and comfort sell a range of bra shapes and styles in B to G cup, including: lightly padded, moulded, plunge, balconette... Continue Reading →
Review: Edith knickers, by Blackbird Underpinnings
I introduced you to Blackbird Underpinnings last year when they were raising money to produce their first collection. Founders Marin Camille and Julia Zolinsky had designed and photographed, on a wonderfully diverse selection of models, a beautiful collection of undergarments that are "inspired by the daring flappers of the roaring twenties and the fierce, able... Continue Reading →
Luxury lingerie from Harlow & Fox
As my Twitter followers will have already seen, I spent Friday night perusing beautiful lingerie with a gin cocktail in one hand and a fan in the other. Lingerie boutique Wayward Grace at Revival in Kingly Court is now stocking the gorgeous luxury brand Harlow & Fox and they had a little launch party to... Continue Reading →