There is a town in central Poland called Aleksandrów Łódzki, just northwest of Łódź, with a population of about twenty thousand and a remarkably high number of hosiery factories per capita. I can count at least half a dozen in the same small town with no effort: Bilarte, Tex-Sta, Karo, Nordhorn, … [Read More...]
The hosiery side of Hunkemöller
There is a kind of hosiery you find at lingerie shops, and it is not the same as the hosiery you find at hosiery shops. I spent more than ten years selling … [Read More...]
Golden Lady, or the brand I grew up wearing without knowing
There is a brand of pantyhose I grew up seeing in the drugstore aisle in Atlanta. White cardboard backing, navy and red label, a small flag at the top. No … [Read More...]
Gatta and the quiet business of selling tights for thirty years
Two stores can have Gatta tights in the same week. One is a Biedronka discount supermarket in Łódź, with three-packs hanging on a hook between detergent … [Read More...]
Sex Toys
Fleshjack Guys – Ryan Driller Dildo
With chiseled good looks, the debonair Ryan Driller is one of the top male porn stars performing today and a favorite … [Read More...]
Fleshjack Guys – Manuel Ferrara Dildo
Manuel Ferrara was born to a Spanish mother and French father in Gagny, a French suburb outside of Paris. He is the … [Read More...]
Lingerie
Garni and the short life of three black tights
The first time I read about Garni was back in 2019. A short piece in Fast Company described their tights as an attempt … [Read More...]
Gabriella: Polish Elegance in Hosiery
Gabriella is a distinguished name in the hosiery industry, celebrated for its stylish designs and commitment to quality. … [Read More...]