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Lingerie Designer Labels at a Price you can afford

Written on 09 Sep 2009, 10:48 AM

We all like our labels, from trainer shoes to high fashion, the high street is dominated by the must have names and for those who can afford, designer items from the top designers. So what do women look for when buying their lingerie? A few of course will have their favourite labels including Lejaby, Triumph, Fantasie, Freya, Rigby & Peller, but for the vast majority such loyalties don't exist, with many women buying badly fitting bras off the shelf, from department store and supermarkets. Yet lingerie is an area where designer goods are readily available and often at really affordable prices. One of the things I look for when buying lingerie  for Just Bras is the story behind the lingerie. Who designed it, what's their background, who are they designing for and what look are they hoping to achieve? I'm looking to fill gaps in what we have to offer and to occasionally have... Read more

Thongs and Strings are they a thing of the past

Written on 09 Sep 2009, 10:45 AM

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A few years ago the demise of the thong and string was widely reported, yet it is still there and going strong. However, the thong of today is most definitely not the same as it was several years ago. Gone almost completely is the string that disappeared almost completely, to be replaced by something a bit more substantial and hopefully more comfortable. Many manufacturers have moved towards the demi thong or Luxury thong, looking far more like a brief from the front and having an inch or two of material at the back on the waistband, so that when you bend over your thong isn't obvious for everyone to see. As a buyer I know I need to have a good selection of thongs in stock, as fans of thongs won't buy the bra if there isn't a matching thong to go with it. Yet, looking around at the manufacturing trends there is most definitely a move again away from ... Read more