Bralette vs triangle bra: the differences, and the soft bra too
Bralette, soft bralette or triangle bra? Three non-wired bra shapes, how they differ and who each one suits, with handmade lace designs.
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News from the workshop, the collections, care and sizing: everything around the pieces of atelier culotté.
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Brazilian bikini bottoms or tanga: which cut is right for you?
Brazilian bikini bottoms or tanga: what really sets these two cuts apart, who each one suits, and the handmade designs worth trying.
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Brown lace lingerie: the EXPRESSO collection, handmade in France
Bralette, draped top, tanga bloomer, bloomer briefs and ruffle thong: EXPRESSO is a brown lace lingerie collection, sewn by hand in Andoins, France.
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Comfortable thongs for women: the criteria that change everything
A comfortable thong does exist: fabric, cotton gusset, rise, elastics and the right size. The criteria that make all the difference every day.
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Gingham swimsuit: the BICHOCO collection, pearls and retro charm
Triangle, tanga and bralette in black and white gingham trimmed with pearls: BICHOCO, the designer's favourite set, sewn by hand in south west France.
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Handmade lingerie making: how a piece comes to life, step by step
Design, pattern making, cutting, sewing, finishing: the stages of making a piece of handmade lingerie, from lace to a piece ready to wear.
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Handmade lingerie near Pau: a designer in the Béarn, France
In Andoins, near Pau, Chloé designs and sews lingerie and swimwear by hand, in small collections shipped across France and Europe.
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How to store lingerie: protect its shape, lace and jewellery
Drawers, pouches, folding, jewels and beads, swimwear out of season: how to store lingerie so it keeps its shape and its lace stays intact.
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How to wash lace lingerie: by hand, in the machine, drying
By hand, in the machine inside a mesh bag, then dried flat: how to wash lace lingerie without damaging the pattern or the elastic.
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Lingerie gift ideas for her: how to get her size just right
Giving lingerie without knowing her exact size: the gift card, one-size pieces and a few reference points to get it right.
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Lingerie made in France: what it really means in our workshop
Where atelier culotté lingerie is designed, cut and sewn, where its fabrics come from, and what making it in France changes for you.
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One-piece or bikini: how to choose your swimsuit this summer
One-piece or bikini: support, comfort, tanning and the freedom to mix sizes. The right criteria to choose your swimsuit without hesitating.
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Printed cotton lingerie: the KITTY and GRRR collections
Thongs and tank tops in 100% cotton jersey, printed with hearts or leopard: KITTY and GRRR, soft everyday lingerie sewn by hand in south west France.
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Slow fashion lingerie: small batches and handmade pieces
Small collections, fabric origins on show, pieces designed to last: what slow fashion actually means for a piece of lingerie.
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Swimwear care: chlorine, salt, sand and sun cream explained
Rinsing, washing, drying, chlorine, salt and sun cream: the simple swimwear care habits that keep a swimsuit looking good for several summers.
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Swimwear for every body shape: choosing your cut freely
Triangle or soft top, high waist or tanga, one piece or two: how to choose a swimsuit based on what you want, not on rules.
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Turquoise swimsuit: the handmade SOLEIL BLEU collection
One-piece, triangle, Brazilian briefs and high-waisted briefs: SOLEIL BLEU, a textured blue with a lurex sparkle in the sun, sewn by hand in France.
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What size swimsuit should I get? Benchmarks and practical tips
Sizes from S to XL, tops and bottoms sold separately, sizes worn by the models: how to choose the right swimsuit size the first time round.
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White swimsuit for women: the handmade RHUM COCO collection
One-piece, triangle, bralette and Brazilian briefs: RHUM COCO is a white swimwear collection, fully lined and trimmed with pearls, sewn by hand in France.
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Wireless lace lingerie: bralette, soft bra or triangle bra
Bralette, soft bra or triangle in lace: what going without underwire changes, who it suits, and the handmade atelier culotté pieces that fit the bill.
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A tour of the atelier culotté collections
EXPRESSO, 50 NUANCES, RHUM COCO, SOLEIL BLEU, SUNSET, BICHOCO: each collection has its own name, fabric and colour.
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Caring for your lingerie and swimwear
The care instructions for atelier culotté pieces, gathered exactly as they are written on their product pages.
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In the workshop: one designer, handmade pieces
Who designs and sews the pieces of atelier culotté, where they are made, and why each design exists in small quantities.
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Lingerie and swimwear: putting a set together
Tops and bottoms sold separately, matching designs, pieces to wear by day and by night: a few ideas for putting your outfit together.
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Size guide: choosing the right piece
The sizes available for each type of piece, and the reference points given by the models photographed on the product pages.
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