A Renaissance of Handmade Lingerie?

I often think of handmade lingerie as a lost art, but a little research and this seems far from so. Often vintage inspired, there is a whole plethora of independent lingerie designers offering homemade, handcrafted lingerie. From the simple to the high couture, there’s a kaledescope lingerie available, quirky, sexy and above all handmade.

So without much ado here are my selections for some of the best hand made lingerie.

When asked about handmade lingerie, your first thoughts might turn to bridal lingerie and inevetibly corsets. Corsets have a long history of bespoke and perhaps the best exponent of this is Axfords.

Established in 1880 Axfords epitomises handcrafted. Each corset is made from start to finish by one of their highly skilled corsetieres.

 

Ivory Satin Overbust Corset. Part of the Axfords bridal range.

---

Ell & Cee offer an adorable range of bespoke bridal lingerie with a modern twist. You can find the full collection here

Just Married – Silk Chiffon ruffle knickers

---

Ayten Gasson offers a range of luxury hand made pieces which include vintage style all in one silk teddies, 100% silk chiffon knickers, bias cut camisoles, and soft yet supportive bralets.

Long Line Bra and Skirted Knicker with peek a boo detail

---

Each piece in the Gilda & Pearl range is handmade and they offer a complete custom, made to order service. Gilda & Pearl is a wonderful example of the high couture lingerie available to us today.

How to Marry a Millionaire Bra and Knicker

---

With exquisite detailing and vintage flair Hopeless lingerie‘s designer Gabrielle Adamidis offers a beautiful range of hand-made lingerie.

The Jewel Thief Lingerie Collection

---

Touch of Silk specialises in hand-made silk lingerie. Quality lingerie finished by hand.

Tie Top Satin Babydoll

---

If you want to bring out the burlesque in you then Miss Katie offers a made to measure service used by many a burlesque performer in the UK.

Spanish Costume

---

There are many more handmade lingerie outlets out there including Buttress and Snatch, Touchables, Deborah Marquit to name a few but perhaps this post is not complete without a site that shows you how to make your own lingerie. Enjoy. 😉

About the author

Christmas Lingerie an Early Christmas Present for Your Partner

Christmas lingerie doesn’t need to be tacky or cheap. With the right selection you can come away with a super bra or a hot basque that will last, and maybe become an all time favorite. It will bring a whole new dimension to Santa’s little helper and create a perfect start to the festive season where everyone becomes a winner 😉

Choosing the right colors is essential though, and it has just got to be red hot, red.

Coup De Coeur collection from La Perla Glamour is perfect. Consisting of convertible bra (an absolute must have for any girl’s wardrobe), garter belt and thong, this set exudes class and sex appeal. Made from a luxurious stretch lace, this lingerie collection will get your partner’s heart racing, Coup de coeur actually means “a blow to the heart”! Watch out though, the christmas presents might stay unwrapped with this hot number.

Agent provacateur’s love collection could really spice up your christmas this year, with this stunning basque.

To add a little subtle seduction, how about this cute and demure babydoll/chemise from the Andres Sarda Doll Collection. Made from silk chiffon its simply irresistible.

Merry Christmas Everyone.

About the author

Fed up with the underwire poking through your bra and stabbing you?

Well here’s some tips, and recommendations on the best bras to buy.

If money is tight, give your bras special treatment and they will last years, not months, and pay you back in kind.

• Don’t put your bra in the dryer. (The dryer is really death to them)
• Always wash them in a mesh bag on a delicate low heat wash
• Any bleach and it will degrade the elastic and the glue that holds the wires in cheaper bra varieties
• Don’t count the pennies, its a false economy the better bras have their underwires sewn in

So what are the best bras to buy?

Without a doubt Wacoal bras are excellent, and the wire well padded, particularly at the ends. Check out lingerie uncovered’s Wacoal bras or if you are a uk reader, Brabras selection of Wacoal lingerie. Ooh, lets not forget herroom too!

Other brands to check out are Lise Charmel, Chantelle, and Vanity Fair. We have also been hearing good things about Le Mystere 9155 Renaissance Carina Seamless Underwire Bra. 🙂

If you have anything to add, let us know.

About the Author

The bra industry’s best kept secret

Okay girls would you like to add a cup size or two, have you ever flirted with the idea of a boob job, Are your push up, padded or gel bras just not doing it for you. Well your troubles are over Bitasaviss have patented their LAVAND DISTRACTION BRA.

Lavland distraction bra

Dubbed the $88 boob job it lets you choose you bust enhancement from 1 to 2 cup sizes. Many call it the best fitting push up bra they have ever bought. You can read their testimonals here. The bra will give you max clevage, support and lift and is convertible six ways. Its also availabe in seamless and balconette styles.

Just remember girls, men think all breasts are good and are delighted to have access to any at all 😉
About the author