Tag Archives: panties

A Little Emancipation For Your Crotch

Annika HarrisMarch 30, 2009 //

The great panties debate — thongs, boy shorts, or granny panties — just got a new contender now that Wacoal, a Japanese lingerie company, is selling loincloths for women. Loincloths, called “fundoshi” in Japanese, are traditionally worn by men, but are rare nowadays. Women, however, could bring them back into fashion since they’re more liberating than conventional, body-hugging underwear or thongs. “We wanted young women to have a more sense of freedom and release,” said Tomoka Okamura, merchandise director for Wacoal’s Nanafun loincloths for women. “And as we tried to come up with the ultimate liberation item for women, we thought of a fundoshi.” Wacoal has sold more than 5,000 at a price of around $13 since December. At first, we thought a loincloth for women seemed impractical. After all, women do have a tendency to leak at times. But these actually look more comfortable and freeing than traditional underwear. Keep reading »

Underwear Hugs Skin, Burns Fat

Wendy AtterberryMarch 25, 2009 //

For those of us who fantasize about losing weight while sitting around in our underwear, a chemistry company, of all things, may have the answer to our dreams. Japan-based company Teijin has just announced the development of underwear that can burn away body fat. The magic underwear is made of a “Nanofront” fiber that’s said to be 200,000 times more flexible than conventional polyester fibers. Apparently, the fibers are so thin, a strand of hair is 7,500 times thicker. I have no idea how all this equates to a smaller waist, but the company claims that people who have worn the underwear in experiments for “40 consecutive days lowered their body fat by ‘several percent’ and consequently reduced waist size by several centimeters.” Wow, several centimeters! That leaves enough room for a whole extra tic-tac in your daily diet. “All that wearers need to do is let the fabric hug their skin to generate friction resistance when they go about their daily routines.” Sounds kinda dirty. The company hopes to have the fat-burning underwear perfected in time for next year’s spring/summer season. In the meantime, we should probably hold on to our gym memberships. [via CrunchGear] Keep reading »

Crave: Peacock Plume Panties

Jessica WakemanFebruary 19, 2009 //

Peacock feather barrettes are all the rage right now. But because you’re a fabulous girl, we know you want to mix it up a little saucier than just snapping a feathered clip into your locks. These peacock plumage undies come in a blue or green pattern with lace ruffles around the thighs, so it’s up to you to decide what kind of colorful bird you’d like to be underneath your clothes. Undies are supposed to be about strutting and showing off your goods, anyway, right? [$12.99, Modcloth.com] Keep reading »

Panty Alert! A GPS System That Tracks Your Whereabouts Via Your Underwear

SimchaNovember 4, 2008 //

Lucia Lorio, a luxury lingerie designer, has created a “Find Me If You Can” bra and panties set that comes with its own GPS tracking system. On the side of the sheer white bodice, a black device has been stitched into the hem — ostensibly so your lover knows where you are. Needless to say, many are calling the set made for stalking a “modern day chastity belt.” However, Lorio defends her product: “In London, New York, Rio de Janeiro — wherever there is danger, the underwear may prove to be a lifesaver.” Ironically, it looks like the lingerie equivalent of the GPS ankle bracelet that sex offenders on parole have to wear. Lorio’s selling her high-tech undergarment system for a grand a piece, plus the monthly monitoring fee. It seems like a rip off for something that’s supposed to get ripped off you, and it’s creepy to think about someone trying to keep tabs on your location, especially by tracking your underpants. Consider yourself warned, ladies. It’s all fun and games getting followed via your lingerie — until you realize you’re living in 1984, and Big Brother’s in your underwear drawer. [Daily Mail] Keep reading »

Tuesday Quickies!

Annika HarrisJuly 8, 2008 //
  • Watermelon is the new Viagra, only with seeds! [Asylum]
  • Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves named their little baby boy Levi. Sigh. Cooter Adonis was sooo much cuter. Oh well. [DListed]
  • Peephole panties offer “butt cleavage.”[Tango]
  • What to expect at sex therapy. [Dear Sugar]
  • How to navigate the bar like, uh, one of The Frisky editors. [Shine.Yahoo]
  • Get ready to pay for pricey bottled water — it’s summer music festival season! [Matador Nights]
  • Can Madonna spin her way out of this latest mess? [Showbiz Tonight]

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    Grannies Get Panties

    SimchaApril 9, 2008 //

    While sexy paper underwear may seem impractical, they’ve been selling like hot cakes in Kuala Lampur! The Chinese population in Malaysia just celebrated their “day of the dead”, the Qingming Festival, this past Friday. The holiday is commemorated with burnt offerings made at the graves of deceased relatives. And apparently this is the only time it’s socially acceptable to buy risqué panties for your granny, since the goal is to furnish your late family members with the things they’ll need in the afterlife. Aside from lingerie, cell phones, model houses, and paper money are also popular presents, so basically their dead relatives all must be rappers, right? [Inquirer.net] Keep reading »

    Crave: Hairy Underwear, Dirty Cookie Cutters, and Mirror Kink

    Catherine StrawnDecember 14, 2007 //
    • This underwear looks like you forgot to shave/wax/laser off a bunch of hair down there. The look is kind of asymmetrical actually. Wear a pair right after getting a bikini wax to mix things up. [Miss & Lady’s Boutique]
    • When baking gingerbread men gets old, whip up a few sex position sugar cookies. Bet they’re extra tasty! [Pipparkakan]
    • People are always associating mirrors with kinky sex, so why not buy one that says it outright (in a tasteful manner, of course)? This black framed mirror would be oh-so-subtle if hung above your bed. Nighty-night! [Comunistar]

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    Dita Von Teese and Frederick’s Of Hollywood Know Mrs. Claus Needs Panties Too!

    Amelia McDonell-ParryDecember 5, 2007 //

    Burlesque star and Marilyn Manson’s ex-wife Dita Von Teese is the new face (and body, obvi) of Frederick’s of Hollywood’s Holiday Collection. We expected Dita, who writhes around in a giant cocktail glass during her act, to class up the joint, but even she can’t fight the flurry of maribu feathers and crotchless thongs. All in all, this is a great place to shop for Christmas gifts for the girl who has everything…except prostitute panties. [Frederick's of Hollywood] Keep reading »

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