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.)
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.
It’s been quite a while since I last did a ‘lingerie/loungewear I love’ post, but I’ve not been able to stop thinking about this Apilat pyjama set since I first saw it. After focusing on robes and nightgowns for the longest time, this year the brand decided to branch out into pyjamas, and the designs did not disappoint.
Did you know that there’s an annual online conference for bra-makers and wannabe bra-makers? I didn’t, until International Bra Sewing Bee contacted me and suggested I might like to try one of their online classes. I used to make and sell lingerie so I’m not entirely new to this, but I am very much out of practice.
January completely got away from me, so before we get any further into 2024 and this article becomes a bit redundant, it’s time to share my lingerie trend predictions for the year (well, ten and three-quarter months) ahead! Plus, a look back at last year’s predictions and whether we ended up seeing what I’d expected we would.
What is a sign that a clothing brand is really, truly committed to sustainability? One answer I keep coming back to is providing a repairs service on its products. This is not to say that brands have to offer repairs to be sustainable. Very, very few lingerie brands currently offer this, even among the ‘eco friendly’ ones.
This is mainly intended to be a list of gift suggestions and yes, I pick some items specifically for their festive twist. But I also like to think of these annual guides (especially the ‘luxury’ ones) as a summary of some of the most creative, interesting and beautiful pieces I’ve spotted over the course of the year.
I’m still working my way through my gift shopping, so if you are too, here are some of my favourite lingerie or lingerie-themed gift ideas for this winter season. There are options included from an XXS up to a UK 28 (US 24) or 3XL, plus a number of size-free accessories.
Knowing what you like is great. But really boxing yourself into a single aesthetic/style is not, especially if you’re just buying that underwear design over and over because it’s the same one you’ve always shopped for, without investigating the other options out there and whether they might work for you too.
Based in Britain and created by Hungarian designer Linda Miller, Divaurae is a luxuriously-sensual lingerie brand with a retro edge. Miller’s creations show influences of everything from 1950s silhouettes through to the high leg cuts of the 1980s, but it isn’t just fashion history that inspires her work – it’s also the models who wear it.