The Exhibits
Deep dives into the moments, myths, and milestones that shaped intimate fashion.
Which gift survives a wrong guess: how pajamas and lingerie are sized, what momme weight and mulberry silk mean, washing labels, and when lingerie is appropriate.
Read the label on a bra she wears, use sister sizes carefully, choose pieces that forgive a wrong guess, and keep a gift receipt with the hygiene seal intact.
From "Nylons by Christmas" in 1945 to Victoria's Secret's holiday catalog, Fantasy Bras and a November runway: how lingerie became a Christmas gift.
What lingerie to pack for a honeymoon: fibers that cope with heat, why the robe matters most, how to pack molded cups, and how to wash silk in a hotel sink.
The wedding rhyme first appears in 1871, the blue usually went on a garter, and the garter toss is a 1950s invention built on a 17th-century scramble.
What a lingerie set includes, what makes a three-piece, how robe sets work, and why boxed sizes and separates fit differently. A guide for gift buyers.
How red underwear went from scarlet flannel petticoats and cheap synthetic dye to Christmas red girdles, Cosmopolitan advice and Lunar New Year luck.
How the trousseau, Queen Victoria's white gown and half-dozens of chemises became the bridal set: chemises, Lucile nightdresses, garters and today's capsules.
From a 1912 trade notice to showgirls, Bettie Page, ripped punk tights and the Halloween costume: where fishnet stockings came from, and why nobody knows who invented them.
Overbust or underbust, how to measure, how to lace yourself in with the bunny ears, how long to wear it, and six Halloween costumes built on a corset.
Ilse Taurins's idea, a merry widow corset in rayon satin, Zelda Wynn Valdes's New York suits, Steinem's 1963 expose and a registered trademark.
How black underwear moved from Victorian mourning to Belle Epoque silk, Chanel's 1926 dress, Frederick's 1946 catalog and Agent Provocateur's Soho shop.
From crepe-paper costumes and the 1974 Greenwich Village parade to Leg Avenue's cat ears and Yandy's topical costumes: how lingerie took over Halloween.
Intimissimi heads into 2027 with three fall 2026 campaigns, a new Milan flagship and a renamed men's line. Here is what the brand is pushing, with dates and sources.
Fleur du Mal launched its first activewear capsule in April 2026 and spent the year with its lace robes, sets and dresses worn on stage and out to dinner.
Rihanna's label previewed a cherry-red, cheetah and corded-lace Spring 2027 range for January, while its former design chief now runs Victoria's Secret.
Bluebella goes into 2027 with a Pennsylvania warehouse for its biggest market, a 1,500-person sensuality survey and a Halloween film by Ivana Bobic.
The October 2026 Los Angeles show brought back the Fantasy Bra, a YouTube series picked a new Angel, and bras drove the sales. What Victoria's Secret is selling for 2027.
Agent Provocateur heads into 2027 with a Steven Klein campaign starring Irina Shayk and a year of latex, lace and corsets worn on stage by pop stars.
La Perla returned at Milan Fashion Week in September 2026 with Collection 00, a reopened online store and a Bologna factory that cannot keep up with demand.
