The Lingerie Post » What Katie Did http://www.the-lingerie-post.com The most beautiful lingerie and swimwear in the world... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:20:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Victoria Beckham and What Katie Did in Harper’s http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/11/victoria-beckham-what-katie-did-in-harpers/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/11/victoria-beckham-what-katie-did-in-harpers/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:59:42 +0000 Kelly http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/?p=8809 We just saw on What Katie Did’s blog that Victoria Beckham is wearing a WKD bullet bra in the opening page of a fashion spread in this month’s Harper’s Bazaar. This is the first time the brand has appeared in a Harper’s editorial – congratulations, What Katie Did!

Victoria Beckham wearing What Katie Did

Victoria Beckham wearing What Katie Did

It looks like the bra Victoria is wearing is the same one we featured in our recent article about the “pointy bra” trend – here’s the link if you want to purchase one for yourself.

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/11/victoria-beckham-what-katie-did-in-harpers/feed/ 0 What Katie Did: New Corsets! http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/10/what-katie-did-new-corsets/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/10/what-katie-did-new-corsets/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:15:24 +0000 Mandolina http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/?p=8271 What Katie Did designer Katie Halford began her career as a corset fitter over 15 years ago, before going on to develop her own collection. But a decade on from the launch of her company, What Katie Did’s now-famous corset range has grown from one style to an impressive eight; with the A/W 09 collection boasting what must be the largest choice of corsets around. There’s a cut to suit every shape and size; and a style that will appeal to everyone – from glamour queens and tight-lacing Dita-wannabes, to those simply looking for some sexy lingerie to wear on a night out… or a night in!

What Katie Did Corsets

Overbusts

Sophia is the most popular of What Katie Did’s corsets, with a gently curved silhouette that’s neither too extreme-looking or constricting to put off corset newcomers; but with just the right amount of cinching to satisfy experienced wearers. Its curved cups ensure that A-E-cup breasts are pushed delicately upwards and together. Those who are considerably more endowed needn’t despair though, because decadent Dolly combines the same classic cut with slightly more room in the bust; perfect for those lucky ladies whose D+ cups runneth over.

These two have a naughty big sister, Laurie - an overbust style with real va-va-voom. It features the same shaped cups for perfect uplift, but with WKD’s signature gored hips, Laurie gives a fantastically well-defined waistline. It’s enough to make even Jessica Rabbit jealous!

The 18th Century-inspired Antoinette is the WKD’s newest overbust style. Its balconette bustline and innovative pointed sides mean that even the most well-upholstered needn’t fear an overspill of fulsome flesh – simply a ravishing pair of (well-supported!) heaving bosoms. With gored hips for a truly ravishing silhouette, it’s just like its antique counterpart, but considerably more comfortable.

Underbusts

Gina was the very first corset that What Katie Did designed, and it’s still a firm favourite amongst their customers. It gives a smooth and defined shape, but, like Sophia, not one that’s too extreme. The addition of the signature gores to this basic underbust created Mae. The beauty of the goring is that hips are not compressed, and waists can therefore be cinched down even further, for a very pronounced hourglass shape. Those with a large waist-hip ratio look particularly spectacular in the gored hip versions of What Katie Did’s corsets for this reason!

Wickedly tempting, Morticia is a slightly longer-line style based on the Mae shape, and the latest version to incorporate goring. The longer busk and lower hip-line ensure that shapely derrieres are shown off to their full advantage, while the waist is pulled in as tightly as desired. Morticia is so well cut and designed, that many customers find they can actually go down a size!

The newest underbust style, Baby, is a little 7” waist cincher designed to be worn under clothes. It’s directly inspired by Christian Dior’s post-war New Look fashions, and the boned waist-nippers that his models were tightly laced into to achieve that incredibly dramatic silhouette. Baby’s clever cut allows the waist to be substantially reduced, but its small size makes it incredibly comfortable.

As always – more info on whatkatiedid.com!

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/10/what-katie-did-new-corsets/feed/ 0 What Katie Did Lingerie Autumn/Winter ‘09 http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/08/what-katie-did-lingerie-autumnwinter-09/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/08/what-katie-did-lingerie-autumnwinter-09/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:26:03 +0000 Mandolina http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/?p=6737 What Katie Did specialize in ‘faux vintage’ lingerie and corsetry inspired by designs from the 1940s and 1950s. The label is having a great year with prestigious new stockists including Liberty of London, the succesful launch of the What Katie Did Gold Label and huge sales successes of their Glamour shapewear range.

Here’s the scoop on What Katie Did’s Autumn/Winter ‘09 line!

Josephine Lingerie

Josephine What Katie DidFor A/W09 What Katie Did have produced a range of sophisticated sumptuous lingerie to relinquish and flatter every figure. Josephine is based around a striking cheetah print that was designed in house and is exclusive to What Katie Did. It’s enliberty ough to cause a case of jungle fever!

Josephine is available in cup sizes B to F, and dress sizes sizes 10-18. The range comprises an underwired bra, corselette, suspender belt and two styles of knicker. RRPs range from £15 to £65.

Showgirl Corsets

Release your Inner Showgirl with What Katie Did’s opulent range of Marie Antionette inspired corsets which combine serious shaping with decadent trims and frills. Spiral steel boning is used to shape, whilst the balconette bustline enhances and pushes up the breasts.

Showgirl corsets are available in reduced waist sizes 18” to 30”. Retail prices range from £175 to £189.50.

What Katie Did Showgirl Corsets

Lulu

Lulu is a 1950s style lingerie set made from black powermesh with black lace over red satin panels. The orginal range was launched in AW06 and this season we’ve revamped it adding a corselette, girdle, underwired bra and thong to the range. Lulu is available in cup sizes B to F, dress sizes 10 to 18. The bullet bra, suspender belt and knickers are available now with the remaining items being launched in early September 2009.

What Katie Did Lulu

This fall sees What Katie Did celebrate 10 years of lingerie design and a book featuring a retrospective of their work is due to be published in September. We’ll obviously be keeping you posted.

Like a sale? Check out WhatKatieDid.com, they’re having one!

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/08/what-katie-did-lingerie-autumnwinter-09/feed/ 1 New Lily Gold Label from What Katie Did http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/01/new-lily-gold-label-from-what-katie-did/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/01/new-lily-gold-label-from-what-katie-did/#comments Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:30:14 +0000 Kelly http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/?p=3108 What Katie Did, a favorite brand for retro-revival lingerie, has just released their first What Katie Did Gold Label range! The luxuriously designed Lily range uses limited edition lace Katie found in Paris last September. Later, when looking through old vintage pieces, they found a late ’40s underwire bra Katie found in Portobello over 10 years ago. The lace on the vintage bra was nearly identical to the new lace they’d purchased! Inspired by the similarities, What Katie Did created the Lily range.


Because of the limited edition lace, the manufacturing was limited to 350 pieces. Being part of the Gold Label, it is slightly more expensive than the standard What Katie Did lines (the bra retails at £44.50). Lily is made from sheer peach organza with a black lace overlay, with a delicate peach ribbon and black lace trim. The bra has a black powermesh panel for fit. What Katie did warns that the sizes are “vintage sized” and may come up rather small, but also says that if you are wearing the correct bra size, you will be okay. You can find the new range on the What Katie Did website.

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/01/new-lily-gold-label-from-what-katie-did/feed/ 0 What Katie Did Gold Label http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/12/what-katie-did-gold-label/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/12/what-katie-did-gold-label/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:49:57 +0000 Mandolina http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/?p=2593 On 15th January 2009 What Katie Did launch their Gold Label range. What Katie Did Gold Label will be a forward order line, with the first range being available exclusively through What Katie Did.

What Katie Did Gold Label will be more exclusive than their standard lines, using more expensive fabrics and being aimed at the sub designer market. Two lines per year will be introduced, one in mid January to capitalize on the Valentines Day market, and one in June.

Lily, as always, is inspired by a vintage piece: an early underwired bra with a sheer peach organza lining and black lace overlay. What Katie Did’s version uses the same peach lining and almost identical lace, but has a cup shape more flattering to today’s woman.

The range comprises:

  • Lily Underwired Bra (high res image), sizes 32B to 38DD, rrp £44.50
  • Lily Deep Knickers (high res image), sizes 10 to 18, rrp £34.50
  • Lily 6 Strap Suspender Belt (high res image), sizes 10 to 18, rrp £39.50
  • Lily Waist Cincher (high res image), sizes 10 to 18, rrp £49.50

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/12/what-katie-did-gold-label/feed/ 1 What Katie Did Fashion Show http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/09/what-katie-did-fashion-show/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/09/what-katie-did-fashion-show/#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:00:02 +0000 Kelly http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/09/what-katie-did-fashion-show/ Retro lingerie company What Katie Did recently held a fashion show showing off new styles for fall: corsets, lingerie sets, Glamour shapewear, and the Striptease collection! Fabulous burlesque stars of all shapes and sizes breathed more life into it than most fashion runways, so it’s worth a watch just for the show! ;-) Below is the corset runway show, but if you visit What Katie Did’s Youtube page you can see all the videos!

Click here to view the embedded video.

 ]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/09/what-katie-did-fashion-show/feed/ 0 “A Glimpse of Stocking” Lingerie Show http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/07/a-glimpse-of-stocking-lingerie-show/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/07/a-glimpse-of-stocking-lingerie-show/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:00:15 +0000 Kelly http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/07/a-glimpse-of-stocking-lingerie-show/ What Katie DidIf you are a retro lingerie fan living in or around London, you should know that What Katie Did will be having a fashion show open to the public to release the new Autumn/Winter ‘08 line. The show, named “A Glimpse of Stocking,” will be held the evening of Friday, September 12, at the Soho Review Bar in London.

The 1950s style catwalk show will display the “Glamour” collection, and attendees will also be treated to cabaret and seductive swing shows. Tickets are £10 and available from the What Katie Did website.

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/07/a-glimpse-of-stocking-lingerie-show/feed/ 0 New Styles from What Katie Did http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/05/new-styles-from-what-katie-did/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/05/new-styles-from-what-katie-did/#comments Sun, 04 May 2008 03:59:49 +0000 Kelly http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/05/new-styles-from-what-katie-did/ What Katie Did has been focused on building a range of good basics in recent years, but this Summer they decided to have a bit more fun with some new limited edition lines. The Hello Sailor range is very limited – only 18 sailor suits are available! The sailor suit comes with navy blue satin knickers, a bralette (made to fit B-D cups), neck scarf, and white sailor hat. The Tallulah corset is an overbust design made of handwoven dusty pink fabric with a purple and gold pattern. Only 30 Tallulah corsets are available (5 in each size)! Some sizes of each design are already sold out, so you’d better get yours while you still can!

What Katie Did - Hello Sailor
What Katie Did - Tallulah

Remember, if you’re ever looking for hard-to-find What Katie Did styles, or are just bargain hunting, keep What Katie Did’s ebay shop bookmarked! End-of-the-line and other merchandise can be found in the ebay shop, often at discounted prices.

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/05/new-styles-from-what-katie-did/feed/ 0 Burlesque Workshops at What Katie Did http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/01/burlesque-workshops-at-what-katie-did/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/01/burlesque-workshops-at-what-katie-did/#comments Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:00:27 +0000 Kelly http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/01/burlesque-workshops-at-what-katie-did/ London boutique What Katie Did is teaming up with burlesque costumier Ruby Rouge to offer burlesque costuming workshops! Anyone in the London area (or anyone willing to travel!) can make reservations for classes on how to craft her own pasties/nipple tassels or fascinators (burlesque/cocktail hats). The classes (£35 and £45, respectively) will have all necessary materials provided for you. People at all levels are encouraged to sign up. Visit the What Katie Did website for more information!

what katie did workshop burlesque

If you decide to join in – let us know how much fun you had on our forums!

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/01/burlesque-workshops-at-what-katie-did/feed/ 0 La Magia’s Winter Sale! http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/01/la-magias-winter-sale/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/01/la-magias-winter-sale/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:59:32 +0000 Mandolina http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/01/la-magias-winter-sale/ We’ve forgotten La Magia’s January in our post earlier this week — so here’s a little update! The luxury-e-boutique has a fab sale on at the moment, with some really deep discounts on some great brands like Made By Niki, Little Lingerie Company, What Katie Did, etc…

Check it all out right here on the La Magia website!

La Magia Winter Sale

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