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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...
The Best Lingerie Brands: Cosmopolitan Magazine Press | Nude Barre

The Best Lingerie Brands: Cosmopolitan Magazine Press | Nude Barre

Whether you’re into lacy, strappy, or seamless, every lingerie preference has its place. But with so many options on the market, how do you find the perfect set that's true to y(hue)? This past October, Cosmopolitan Magazine answered your prayers to the underwear Gods with a list of their forty-...
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...
TheGrio Press: Former Knicks Dancer Creates Business

TheGrio Press: Former Knicks Dancer Creates Business

In this article by Black business insider theGrio, Nude Barre founder Erin Carpenter is interviewed about her transition from professional dancer to burgeoning entrepreneur. Writer Danielle James details Carpenter’s journey from a $3,000 savings to a $1.4 million investment from tennis star Ser...
Black Owned Everyday Essentials: CNN Press

Black Owned Everyday Essentials: CNN Press

Citing growing social consciousness after George Floyd’s May 2020 murder and subsequent Black Lives Matter protests, writer Kiana Murden stresses the importance of supporting black-owned businesses in this CNN Underscored article. Aiming to shine light on overlooked and undervalued brands, Murden...
PureWow Press: Nude Barre Is a Black Owned Brand to Shop Now

PureWow Press: Nude Barre Is a Black Owned Brand to Shop Now

  In honor of Black History Month, lifestyle content powerhouse PureWow chronicled thirty-six black-owned beauty and fashion businesses to support year-round. Listed among top rated brands such as Fenty Beauty, Juvia's Place, and Telfar; Nude Barre snagged must-have status because of its inclusiv...