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Time To Redefine Nude

Time To Redefine Nude

For years I have been trying to find a nude that fits my skin tone. The term “nude” has been thrown around by companies for years, but historically it has only taken a narrow range of skin tones into account. The standardized forms of “nude”, “suntan” and “beige,” excluded so many. Because the ...
Best No Show Panties: InStyle Press | Nude Barre

Best No Show Panties: InStyle Press | Nude Barre

Recently, InStyle Magazine published an article aiming to save fashionistas a little stress while styling tricky ensembles. The article listed their top picks of seamless panties that will stay undetectable under silk, sheer, and chiffon. Winning best nude, Nude Barre, was one of the fifteen bra...
Do Thongs Cause Infections?

Do Thongs Cause Infections?

Thongs, a staple of lingerie since the rise of the thong bikini in the 1970’s, have coalesced the undetectable and the desirable for years. We know them, we love them, but do we understand them? No scientific studies have linked thongs to infections; however, many can cause itching, irritation, a...
Macy's Honors Black Brilliance: Business Wire Press

Macy's Honors Black Brilliance: Business Wire Press

In an effort to facilitate diversity, Macy’s has shone the spotlight on seven exceptional black-owned businesses across all avenues of retail as part of their Black History. Black Brilliance campaign. The brands praised by Macy’s represent entities that are committed to creating a culture of inc...
Celebs Caught in the Nude

Celebs Caught in the Nude

Nude Barre has graced athletes, performers, and tea spillers alike. With an inclusive 12 shade range and bodywear that provides both comfort and coverage, it’s no wonder why Nude Barre is a favorite amongst celebs. Take a look at the VIPS caught in the Nude (Barre) and how they rock their true h...
Redefining Nude in the Fashion Space: Travel + Leisure Press

Redefining Nude in the Fashion Space: Travel + Leisure Press

A March, Travel + Leisure article recalls how Merriam Webster defined the word nude as “having the color of a white person’s skin,” until 2015. Writer Rosemary Akpan addresses this disservice and chronicles the complex relationship women of darker skin tones have with current societal imagination...