For the ladies
High-end lingerie company Agent Provocateur has made a name for itself as the go-to intimates store for celebrities looking to drop some cash. But with Chantilly lace-covered bras that can cost upwards of $155, the line is certainly not for everyone.
Want a similar look for less? Check out H&M's ever-changing stash
of highly affordable bras, panties and corsets, usually $20 or less.
Some intricately-woven thongs even retail for $8.
"This season, lingerie is super glamorous," said Jennifer Uglialoro,
spokeswoman for H&M. Key looks for the winter line include velvet
print and lace-adorned corsets, push-up bras and hipsters.
For those looking to spend even less, Target offers inexpensive yet hip
underwear by Gilligan & O'Malley and Xhilaration, whose latest
offerings are chock full of bold colors and fun prints.
For the gents
Men's undergarment options have long been restricted to a
three-pack of Hanes from the local department store. But a crop of
classy underwear companies has taken off in the last decade. And,
believe us, your father's boxer collection can't hold a candle to these
unmentionables.
Rivaling the classic, stylish Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana
undergarments for men is sporty, yet hip brand 2(x)ist. The company
offers fitted briefs, boxer-briefs and -- get this -- a line of
skivvies made from soy for the eco-minded man, ranging in price from
$14 to $25. "We offer something new every season," said Jason
Scarlatti, 2(x)ist's chief designer. "We have the legs to push the
envelope in fashion."
Newer to the market is C-in2, which features underwear tailored to the
fashion-conscious male. Low-cut fitted briefs, a line made of bamboo
fabric and (gasp!) thongs are all up for grabs.
Rock-inspired brand Ed Hardy has even jumped into the men's undie
action with its own line of moderately-priced, fitted trunks, proving
there really is something for everyone out there.
