By HOLLY JACKSON
Nessa
Polish bras are having a moment. Witness the recent New York Times article that focused on them.
The year I got into buying well-fitting bras seriously coincided with the first time Polish bras became popular with a niche market of full-busted and plus-size customers. It was kind of the wild west of bra buying then. People would form groups on Facebook to swap sizing tips and … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
If you’ve been following Lingerie Briefs for a while, you may recall we featured the German lingerie brand Opaak in our Gallery. With its new collection being released in 2020, we thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to reintroduce the brand and share what you can expect to see in stores within the upcoming months.
Inspired by the German word ’opak’, a word that means the … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Every year at Christmas, I think about my grandfather. He wasn’t really a gift guy. He bought discount stuff on Christmas Eve to save money and then wrapped everything in old newspapers instead of wrapping paper. He was practical and proud of it. The only exception was when it came to my grandmother. She collected dramatic hats and big bold prints, even when she had to make … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
If you’re in my age range, learning to make stuff has become really trendy. Millennials are taking up sewing and other kinds of crafting in droves, both to relax and to try and get back to a less digital age. It’s also coincided with age of the “side hustle”, where everyone seems to be developing an Etsy business or other side source of income alongside their regular … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Indie designer, entrepreneur and millennial innovator, Madalynne Flanigan has redefined the 21st century definition of success in the Lingerie Industry. I met Maddie at a trade show several years ago, a sales channel she has relinquished for a unique brand model that has fueled her successful intimate’s business. Insight into Maddie’s career trajectory reveals how this generation has reshaped a start up business to survive and … Read More
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