As always, my blog gift guide this year is a mix of some of my very favourite pieces I’ve seen over the course of the year, plus some things that I just think are great for gifting. There are metallics, velvets, festive reds and icy ivories… plus ideas whether you’re looking for something cosy, glam, or not lingerie at all.
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Despite the recent transition from breezy dresses to cosy sweaters, this festive time also calls for strapless solutions and glamorous gowns… and when looking for a beautiful gown for an event, I often turn to my favourite lingerie brands for inspiration.
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Shapewear is not my favourite part of the lingerie industry. But I’m getting served more social media ads than ever for colourful, trendy shapewear designs, which made me do a little research and I was pleasantly surprised at just how many not-at-all plain and beige pieces I was able to find.
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Many independent designers and smaller brands are happy to take on custom orders. A rare few however are also willing to work with other brands to create a set that will actually fit your body type. The beauty of such collaborations resides in the fact that not every brand specialises in the same aspect of lingerie.
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As I soon as I saw Maison Louve, I just knew I had to share it with you all. What really makes this brand special are the pieces created in collaboration with other designers outside the lingerie sphere, which brings a completely new dimension to the designer’s work.
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Lounge is a very trendy brand with pretty affordable, high street-level pricing (£25-£45 for bras), so I was interested to learn whether there was any emphasis on quality and fit or only aesthetics.
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Based in the UK and owned by Hungarian designer Linda Miller, Divaurae is a handmade brand that pulls inspiration from a wide variety of sources. I spoke with Linda to discuss colour, cohesion, and creating lingerie that conjures up a specific mood.
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Earlier this year I wrote about the lingerie brands providing a repairs service as a way to embrace sustainability, and it got me thinking about other things that brands can do beyond simply choosing a sustainable fabric. One important thing to consider is what they do with the leftovers from that fabric.
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Some of you may recall my Keòsme Augusta dress review back in 2020 – it’s truly one of the most special pieces I own, and just seeing it in my wardrobe makes me happy even if I find very little occasion to wear it. (My Keòsme Dominata belt on the other hand is something I’m still wearing very regularly half a decade after I got it.)
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Studio Pia was launched in 2017 by Pia Harpur, and I was an instant admirer of the brand. Right from the debut collection, the brand’s now-signature elements were present: bespoke embroideries, cruelty-free peace silk, and the silk-wrapped straps with gold-plated hardware that allow for a highly adjustable fit.