Sexy lingerie makes post-pandemic comeback, but with a feminist dimension

A person looks at lingerie creations during the International lingerie fair in Paris. Photo: AFP

Sexy women's underwear didn't fare too well during the jogging-bottoms-and-pyjamas phase of the pandemic, but from the red carpet to lingerie shows, ultra-sultry intimate apparel is making a comeback – and is now much more visible.

Rihanna helped set the mood with her radical approach to pregnancy fashion – sporting a transparent babydoll dress over a black thong at the Dior show in Paris this winter.