Silk Crêpe With Lace Appliqué Girdle By Kestos
Silk Crêpe With Lace Appliqué Girdle By Kestos Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk and elastic Brand: Kestos The Kestos lingerie brand was founded in 1925 in London by…January 15, 2019‘When Dancing Wear A Kestos’ Brassiere Advertisement
'When Dancing Wear A Kestos' Brassiere Advertisement Date: 1932 Origin: Great Britain Brand: Kestos The ‘Kestos’ style bra was one of the defining moments of 1930s lingerie, marking the move from…January 15, 2019Embroidered Silk Crêpe Kestos Style Bra
Embroidered Silk Crêpe Kestos Style Bra Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk Brand: Custom made A soft cup style bra based on the ‘Kestos’ bra of the late 1920s.…January 15, 2019Eau De Nil Silk Crêpe & Lace Appliqué Slip
Eau De Nil Silk Crepe & Lace Appliqué Slip Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk crêpe & lace Brand: Custom made A slip in silk crêpe with machine made…January 14, 2019Swiss Dot Nylon Cathedral Boned Corselet By Namsie
Swiss Dot Nylon Cathedral Boned Corselet By Namsie Date: c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon Brand: Namsie This Cathedral style corselet (so named for the bone structures resembling the arches…January 14, 2019Satin & Elastic Boxed Sock Garters By Cambridge Garter
Satin & Elastic Boxed Sock Garters By Cambridge Garter Date: c. 1930s Origin: England Fabric: Rayon and elastic Brand: Cambridge Garter In his 2010 book The story of Men’s Underwear, Dr…January 4, 2019‘Little X’ Nylon & Lycra Girdle By Silhouette
'Little X' Nylon & Lycra Girdle By Silhouette Date: c. 1960s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon and lycra Brand: Silhouette The 'Little X' girdle design was a particularly remarkable design for…November 30, 2018Pink Spiral Cup Crochet Bra
Pink Spiral Cup Crochet Bra Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton Brand: Custom made Crochet brassieres were first popularised in the 1930s, giving the lightly lifted bust line that was so…November 30, 2018Satin & Lace Overbust Corset By Agent Provocateur
Satin & Lace Overbust Corset By Agent Provocateur Date: c. 1990s Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Viscose and cotton Brand: Agent Provocateur A satin overbust corset with a metal busk fastening, steel…November 30, 2018‘Platinum’ Cone Bra & Ruffle Brief By Rigby & Peller
'Platinum' Cone Bra & Ruffle Brief By Rigby & Peller Date: 2009 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Nylon/silk/elastane blend Brand: Rigby & Peller This bra and knicker set was made as part of a capsule…October 31, 2018
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