The latest faux vintage lingerie, corset and seamed stocking collections by What Katie Did. What
Katie did have been manufacturing lingerie inspired by 1940s and 1950s pin up since 1999.
What Katie Did officially produce 2 collections a year: released in
September and March. However, there are always a few little goodies launched
in between to keep you going!
Sarah Lingerie
To begin with we have
Sarah, a
delicate pink lingerie range including our signature bullet bra
(would you believe it's 2 years since we released our last spiral
stitch bullet bra?) Sarah also includes a super-cinching waspie
which is idea for wearing under 1950s style nipped-in-waist summer
dresses.
Availability: What Katie Did website, boutique and stockists.
Hollywood Lingerie and Loungewear
If you like to remain glamorous whilst lounging at home then we've
got
Hollywood
for you: a range of black with cream lace trim lingerie and
loungewear inspired by Hollywood's golden age.
Availability: What Katie Did website, boutique and stockists.
Retro Swimwear
2010 sees us take our
swimwear to the next level with a super-cute sailor inspired
swimsuit and bikini, plus a new classic swimsuit and bikini in black
and claret.
Availability: What Katie Did website, boutique and stockists. Claret
exclusive to the What Katie Did website and boutique.
Sheer Cabaret Corsets
Did you know that in the
past there were corsets made especially for the hotter climate with
cane boning and aertex type fabric? We've made our 'summer'
Cabaret corsets
a little more glamorous using sheer fabrics in vintage peach and
classic black.
Availability: What Katie Did website, boutique and stockists.
Tempest Corset
We're constantly being asked for corsets for bigger busts, and so
we're pleased to introduce Tempest, which joins Dolly to cater for
D+ girls.
Tempest has shaped cups
and ribbon fastening at the top (and hips) so you can adjust as much
as you need to for a perfect fit.
Availability: What Katie Did website, boutique and stockists.
Deco Lingerie
Our black Deco lingerie range is inspired by the Art Deco movement and features a Deco style sunburst on the bottom of the bra cups - the idea stolen shamelessly from a 1940s piece! The range is completed by a serious little waspie and Lady Gaga style opaque dance knickers.
Availability: What Katie Did website, boutique and stockists.
Fully Fashioned Stockings
We've just launched a new range of fully fashioned seamed stockings. If you haven't tried fully fashioned stockings before you're in for a treat! They're made on vintage Reading machines which date back to the heyday of seamed nylons so you're definitely getting the real thing. But, undoubtably the best thing about our new range is that they're a third cheaper than our old, discontinued, line!
Availability: What Katie Did website and boutique.
Besame Cosmetics
We're extremely excited to let you know that the cult faux vintage
cosmetic range 'Besame' is now available in our boutique. The range
combines top quality highly pigmented ingredients with the most
glamorous (and authentic) vintage style packaging.
The range is only available in our London boutique at the moment. 3
out of the 4 members of staff we have there are fully qualified make
up artists who will be able to ensure you pick the perfect red
lipstick for your skin tone.
If you're anything like me, the idea of
glamour is alluring, but at 7am on a cold morning it isn't exactly
practical. Until now! We're very excited to launch our Showgirl
seamed tights which are made on the same machinery as our fully
fashioned stockings - so they come complete with picot lines and a
proper sewn seam.
There were lots of 'oohs and aahs'
going around the office when they arrived as they add subtle vintage
glamour to the most conservative of office outfits. Being 'sheer'
through to the waist means no panty lines making them idea to wear
with high cut costumes.
Availability: What Katie Did website and boutique.
Eau de nil is the perfect shade for
those of you who are fans of BBC3's Glamour's Golden Age series. While most of
us can't afford suites in Claridges I'm sure you can splash out on
an item from out range of Striptease lingerie in the popular 1930s
shade of eau de nil (a delicate pastel green-blue).
Starting at just £10 the range
includes an eyemask, garter, bralette, bloomers and our immensely
popular tie side knickers.
Availability: What Katie Did website and boutique.
A Serious Study of Mid 20th Century Lingerie features photography by Tony
Nylons alongside a little lingerie history by What Katie Did. It's divided
into 5 sections: lingerie, shapewear, stockings, pin up and exotic with a
written introduction, with lingerie illustrations by Charlotte Thomson, on
each. The book features some new, exclusive, work by Tony as well as some old
favourites.
Availability: What Katie Did website, boutique and stockists.
