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Karolina Laskowska

@karolinalaskowska.bsky.social

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Creator of fine lingerie & couture corsetry. Founder & director of The Underpinnings Museum. https://karolinalaskowska.com https://patreon.com/karolinalaskowska

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · May 3

It's the start of a new chapter ✨️

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 26

Some pretty poison destined for my next proper collection. Beaded French lace with 3D sequinned blossoms 💚

A black lace lingerie set with a high neck bra and full cut knickers, embellished with beaded lily of the valley motifs.

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 22

My contemporary, lingerie take on the Robe De Style silhouette that was popularised in the 1920s. It still needs a few small tweaks to be truly finished, but it's one of those projects I may procrastinate indefinitely on...

A black lace lingerie gown, inspired by the silhouette of the 1920s robe de style.

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 16

Luna, a bespoke bralet from 2021, crafted from one of the most opulent French laces I've ever handled. Every time I work with heavily beaded laces I say 'never again!', only to be easily seduced again by the sparkle once enough time has passed for my hands to recover...

A high-beck bralet in heavily beaded, navy French lace. It is beaded with flower motifs and tassels.

Close up detail of a high-beck bralet in heavily beaded, navy French lace. It is beaded with flower motifs and tassels.

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 14

From 2017.

An out of focus, black & white polaroid photograph of a woman in a corset.

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 12

Officially leaving Oslo on the 10th April. See you soon, London.

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A white tulle corset embellished with symmetrical, black lace appliqué, embroidered stars and crystals.

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 11

No, they're Louis Vuitton 😊

Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 10

There's something so wonderfully decadent about lace hosiery. The next collection will be featuring some exquisite lace stockings, but maybe socks need to be revisited too 🖤

A Polaroid photo of black lace socks and patent leather high heel shoes

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 10

A fragment of 19th century silk in my collection. One of these days I'd like to turn it into a pair of stays, but I'm still seeking a perfect colour match on the silk duchesse I'll need to pair it with.

A panel of red, floral, lampas silk from the 19th century

Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 7

The Calypso bra from my Hesperides collection: silk French lace, with silk ribbon embroidered rose nipples.

I think most people saw this design as just a little bit silly, but it still makes me very happy and I have zero regrets about its creation/inclusion in the collection! 🌹

A black lace bra with pink silk ribbon roses over the nipples.

A pink silk ribbon embroidered rose on a black lace background.

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 6

Lace appliqué is one of my favourite embellishments for corsetry. Last year, I wrote a guide sharing all of my tips and tricks on my Patreon, covering topics like sourcing, equipment and techniques ❤️

patreon.com/posts/110964...

A closely cropped photo of a person wearing an ivory corset with a dramatic silhouette. It is embellished with symmetrically placed red lace appliqué and small Swarovski crystals.

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 5

I would be honoured to! 🖤

Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 5

I'm not in a position to work on that collection just yet, but I am dreaming of it more and more. Here's to hoping I'll find the time for it once I've finally made it back to London and found my feet again.

Antique black Chantilly lace from the collection of Karolina Laskowska

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 5

I've had grand plans percolating in my mind for a while now, for a whole collection of one-of-a-kind pieces entirely based around antique textiles. Not products, but just beauty and craft for the sake of it.

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 5

All materials have limited lifespans, and I think it honours the craft and skill behind these to use them to create new Art.

Antique black lace with ribbon appliqué from the collection of Karolina Laskowska

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 5

...and now my thoughts have come right back the other way. Yes, these textiles are precious and beautiful and finite. But what is the point of them just living in storage?

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 5

I've been hoarding antique laces for a little while now. Initially, because I was in awe of the beauty of them. In some of my earlier collections, I used the laces in some of my designs before deciding that they were too precious to be used in new creations, and should instead be preserved...

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 3

I'm incredibly grateful to Lowana for running this sale, as I'm going through a bit of a difficult time right now, and all sales help to offset the vast relocation costs that I'm currently facing. All orders are hugely appreciated, and there's some serious bargains to be found! 🖤

Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 3

You can get 50% off all of my collaborative designs over at @vanyanis.bsky.social with the code 'karolina'

vanyanis.com/shop/fashion...

Shop Lingerie by Karolina Laskowska and Vanyanís | Vanyanís

These lingerie collections are a collaboration between independent designers Karolina Laskowska and Vanyanís, made in Norway. Inspired by our shared loved of exquisite materials, these collections fea...

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Mar 3

Mood 🩸

A cream satin overbust corset embellished with asymmetric lace appliqué and red glass beading to emulate blood drops.

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Evgenia Lingerie @iamevgenia.com · Jan 28

Also on sale and part of this collab with Karolina is the Janus Choker! I have just a few left! iamevgenia.com/collections/...

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Evgenia Lingerie @iamevgenia.com · Jan 28

This is one of the most beautifully sewn bras I've ever encountered, and I have exactly TWO left (size 8 which translates to 30D/32C/34B/36A). These won't be restocked; This is your last chance to indulge in this exquisite @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social style! iamevgenia.com/collections/...

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Dec 23

Yes, it's Norwegian krone. I have a degree in lingerie design and interned with numerous designers over the years.

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Karolina Laskowska @karolinalaskowska.bsky.social · Dec 22

Thank you! I do still have the set available, but I've closed my online store for the time being. It's 6000NOK.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Dec 3

me unhooking a woman's bra: sorry, i don't comment on womenswear

Twitter user paularambles tweets: "(derek guy unhooking your bra) ah, a three-hook closure. functional, yet elegant. you don't see this craftsmanship in ready-to-wear anymore. is this vintage?"

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