Monthly Archives: April 2009

Lingerie in the news: Birdnest bras, burning bras, larger cups in Australia, and a lingerie border stop

Posted on April 28, 2009

Lingerie in the news Lingerie in the News: Border patrol agents in Britain stopped a woman from entering the country because she carried too much lingerie.

In Syria, conservative Muslim dress may well be hiding some rather sexy lingerie.

Burning bras lead to lawsuits against a well-known lingerie company.

And boobs in Australia are getting bigger, leading bra designers to offer larger cups. »

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Saved… by her underwire bra

Posted on April 23, 2009

A woman in the US was spared serious injury, or worse, when the a bullet fired at her by a burglar was deflected by the underwire in her bra.

Local police Sargeant Eren Stephens Bell told the Detroit News: “We need to get some bulletproof vests made from that. It is some strong wire.” »

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Exchange your G-string for a loincloth

Posted on April 21, 2009

Loincloth lingerie A Japanese lingerie firm has decided to ‘liberate’ women from their tight-fitting underwear by promoting the use of loincloths instead.

The company figures women will want to toss out their G-strings and tight panties in favor of the loose fitting underwear previously only worn by men. »

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Wedding Lingerie by Niki

Posted on April 18, 2009

Wedding Lingerie Made by Niki offers brides a choice: a ‘heavenly’ or a ‘devilish’ bra and knicker set.

Both the bra and panties come complete with detachable Rosary beads for use if and when needed…

The bras and panties are available in Limited Edition of 100 for the heavenly variety, and only 30 for the devilish version. »

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