Wonderbra

In a recent vote, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation asked the general public of the nation what they felt to be the best Canadian invention of all time. Behind Insulin, the telephone, the lightbulb and “Five Pin Bowling”, at number five came the... 

Figleaves

When it comes to buying sexy underwear, there may be some debate over whether you would like to purchase from a company whose name is in effect a Biblical reference. This might be more of an issue if the company’s name was “Chastity” or some variation... 

Intimissimi

There is an impression that classy underwear is something that is restricted entirely to women, for men’s approval. This is an inaccurate impression, and could be judged as being a little bit sexist. In actual fact, there are plenty of women who enjoy... 

Barely There Intimates

Sexy lingerie is something that will make people do some really bizarre things. It will make men go to the ends of the earth to get to know a woman, spend untold amounts of money and behave, occasionally, like total idiots. In order to look sexy, occasionally... 

Victoria’s Secret

If you were to ask a hundred people to name a famous brand of lingerie, then the responses you would get would depend very much on where you asked the question. Within Europe, the answers would vary hugely as there is, at present, no real dominant force... 

Fredrick’s of Hollywood

Each generation, like the last, tends to think that it is the first to think of something. They tend to get a shock when they find out that, a few decades back, their parents and even their grandparents were up to the same things they have been doing.... 

La Senza

What would you say is more sexy? Highly revealing underwear that leaves almost nothing to the imagination and acts rather more as a frame for the bits that underwear is supposed to cover? Or underwear that is well made, intricate and stylish, and showcases... 

Agent Provocateur

The British approach to fashion belies that country’s straight laced reputation, with many of the most famous supermodels over the years having hailed from those shores. Twiggy, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Lily Cole are just a few of the models who... 

Secrets in Lace

A quarter of a century ago, a company was set up which recognised that the beauty of the female body could be put on display without being distasteful. Much of the underwear which sells well in this day and age is hardly under-”wear” at all.... 

Designer Lingerie

There are many things a woman can do to feel good about themselves, little pampering treats that create a sense of luxury, relaxation and “I’m worth it” attitude. These range from booking a day at a spa to indulging in a favourite hobby,...