Bamboo products

Bamboo fabric has got to be one of the best natural fibre fabrics. It's quick drying and anti-bacterial properties elevates it above cotton in comfort and hygiene. It's also much softer and the wrinkles smotth themselves out much more easily. Most bamboo fabrics are available in knit form which tends to make it a little heavier than cotton but this is not noticeable during wear.

The quick drying and anti-bacterial properties makes it the ideal fabric for women suffering from hot flushes and night sweats. If this is the problem you are facing at the moment, try the bamboo nighties from Sleep Secrets (http://www.sleep-secrets.com.au/) or the bamboo pyjama set from Lilaque (http://www.lilaque.com/). Both brands are also available from Matilda Jane Lingerie & Sleepwear (http://www.matildajane.com.au/) based at Randwick in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.

In addition, Womama, a New Zealand based maternity lingerie company, has brought out the first bamboo maternity bra. At present, the Womama bamboo bra is only available in black and, because of the softness of the fabric, only goes up to an E cup. This bamboo maternity bra is so comfortable that it's no wonder it's become a hit with Womama fans.

Ku Shu Shu Lingerie

Ku Shu Shu Spring Rose Camisole

Ku Shu Shu Silk Tales Camisole & French Knicker



Ku Shu Shu Ballerina Pleat Corset & Knicker

 Ku Shu Shu is a Sydney based boutique lingerie brand started by lingerie designer and patternmaker Judy Anderson. Judy began her career with Berlei over 20 years ago, and has since worked in England and the US before returning to Australia a few years ago. However, she has always had a yearning to start her own label and in 2009, Ku Shu Shu was born. Drawing on her passion for vintage clothing and vintage styles, as well as her obsession with the perfect fit and quality garment finishes, Judy has created a portfolio of beautifully designed plunge bras, matching knickers, a corset style strapless top with a built in bra, chemises, camisoles, french knickers and luxurious sleepwear. Her choice of fabrics includes stretch silks, tulles and velvet trims. Judy's love of nature also sees her producing limited edition silk camisoles, with her own floral artwork printed on the front, celebrating the arrival of each of the four seasons.

Judy's attention to detail is clearly evident in her lingerie pieces. While many silk garment manufacturers look for ways to cut costs in construction, Judy's silk chemises, camisoles and sleepwear have seams that have a single row of stitching as well as being sealed with another row of overlocking. Topstitching is used wherever possible and neck edgings are finished with self fabric binding, not simply folded over and stitched into place.

Some of Judy's designs are versatile enough to be worn as outerwear, not simply as lingerie. The silk camisoles and corsets can all be worn as tops and matched with jeans or skirts.

Ku Shu Shu is a truly beautiful Australian boutique lingerie brand - all timeless classic lines and finishes that are reminiscent of the quality of yesteryear lingerie garments. And because all the pieces are made in exclusive quantities, they are gauranteed to become future collectible vintage items, especially the placement print camisoles with Judy's own artwork.

Follow Ku Shu Shu on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kushushu
Read more about Ku Shu Shu at: http://kushushu.com/

Ku Shu Shu lingerie is available from the following lingerie boutiques:

DESIRE LINGERIE
Shop 13, No. 2 Collins Lane
Kiama NSW 2533
Tel: 02 4232 2770

MATILDA JANE LINGERIE & SLEEPWEAR
Shop 5, 155 Avoca St
Randwick NSW 2031
Tel: 02 9398 9431
http://www.matildajane.com.au/

WHITE IVY
Shop 2, 365 New South Head Rd
Double Bay NSW 2028
Tel: 02 9326 1830
http://www.whiteivy.com.au/

LYREBIRD LINENS
Shop 3, Olinda Terrace
47-53 Olinda Monbulk Rd
Olinda VIC 3788
Tel: 03 9751 2770
http://www.lyrebirdlinens.com/

Welcome to my blog

Hello,

I set up this blog which I intend to dedicate to the Australian Lingerie industry. From my google research, it seems to me that there is plenty of infosites and blogs dedicated to the European and US lingerie industry but none to the Australian lingerie industry. If there is any mention of the latest happenings in the Australian lingerie market, it is usually buried amongst other discussions on the broader fashion industry. Yet our fantastically creative and clever Aussie lingerie designers are there, quietly working at their niche market, but not getting as much exposure or recognition as they probably deserve. So this is where this blog intends to fill some of the gap.

From time to time, I may also comment on upcoming news from overseas brands that are popular in Australia.

I will also be reviewing various bras and posting my findings on this blog. However, while bra reviews may be helpful, they should never be taken as a true indicator of the bra's performance. Bust shapes vary so much that what may work for some ladies, may not work for others. The only true indicator is to try the bra yourself.

If you have any questions about lingerie, ask away and I will try and find the most appropriate response for you.

Now, you may be asking yourselves, why lingerie and not outerwear fashion? Put simply, lingerie is timeless, decadent and has a wicked sinfulness all it's own. As with all fashion, there are trends in lingerie design and popularity but no lingerie piece ever really goes out of style. At times its use may decline, as other products take over, but it will resurge or re-invent itself at a later date. Corsets are the perfect example. Whereas once they were essential ladies underwear, nowadays they are more popular as an outerwear garment to be worn with pants or skirts. In addition, your choice of undergarments is a personal statement of how you see yourself. It's also a bit of yourself that you keep hidden and only reveal to a select few.