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The land of Internet craft marketplace Etsy is certainly a strange one. Like the decrepit flea market down the road that always smells strangely of boiled cabbage and sawdust, even just dipping your toes into the wonderfully bizarre world of Etsy can reveal both valuable hidden craft gems and creepy paintings possibly made by a serial killer.

You’ll also find no shortage of clever, high quality craft goods that mash together seemingly incongruous themes in interesting ways. Like, hey! How about this cute/sexy cat face lingerie that’s sure to make your significant other conflicted about whether or not they should be aroused.

From the front, this cute undergarment, offered over at the Etsy page of creator knickerocker (get it?), looks mostly just like a regular pair of panties. But, viewing from behind reveals an adorable kitty face, complete with floppy ears sewn into the waistband.

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You’ll also notice above that the, ahem, rear is decidedly transparent, letting ladies both offer an exciting glimpse beneath to their significant other and confuse their house pets by shaking their posterior at Mr. Buttons.

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Not into cats? Knickerocker has you covered with a teddy bear version of the lingerie. Is your partner turned off by overly sexy animal-themed lingerie? No problem! There are also fox, raccoon, and cat versions available sans butt window, and even a matching kitty top!

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Interest piqued? You can check out the “kitty face panties with ears lingerie” and the rest of Knickerocker’s wares over at her (their?) Etsy page.

Photos: Etsy/Knickerocker

Origin: Cute/sexy cat face lingerie is equal parts adorable and NSFW
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Since launching in 2014, Feast, the Japanese lingerie brand specifically designed for women with petite busts, has been steadily growing in popularity. After being flooded with orders as soon as it went into business, Feast has collaborated with character marketing powerhouse Sanrio and even made forays into swimwear.

Now the company is embarking on its latest creative endeavor with Feast Secret, a sub-brand with offerings that are sexier than its ordinary Feast lingerie sets.

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In contrast to Feast’s tube top-style bras, Feast Secret’s are held in place with a hook, although the manufacturer boasts that its clasps are designed to be easily opened and closed. The new line does continue the company’s original mission of providing intimate apparel for small-breasted and fashion conscious women.

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Initially, four designs will be offered by Feast Secret. In addition to the Black Cat lingerie set picture above, early adopters will also have the options of the White Maria…

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…Blue Flower…

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…and Lilac Venus bra and pantie sets.

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Each is priced at 6,380 yen (US$60) and ready to help make a compelling argument that bigger isn’t always better.

Related: Feast Secret
Source: IT Media
Images: Feast Secret (edited by RocketNews24)

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Second batch of themed intimate apparel rounds off representation of the hit series’ core cast.

Anime TV series Puella Magi Madoka Magica ends on a bit of an ambiguously bittersweet note. The core conflict of the dark magical girl story is only partially resolved, but thanks to the efforts of its heroines, there’s at least a ray of hope for the future.

That description actually parallels what’s happening with the Madoka Magica lingerie line, Earlier this spring, anime fashion company Super Groupies unveiled bra and pantie sets inspired by character’s Madoka, Homura, and Mami, but as of April 17, they’re no longer available. Still, that doesn’t mean you’re completely out of options, and now it’s time for the final two members of the central cast, Sayaka and Kyoko, to get lingerie sets of their own.

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Aside from being in the image colors of their respective characters, the designs feature subtle nods to the series for the enjoyment of sharp-eyed fans. The Sayaka set’s bra features a dangling charm in the shape of the fortissimo musical annotation, which matches the barrette she wears throughout the anime.

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▼ The panties, meanwhile, feature an asymmetrical lace accent.

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The Kyoko set bra lacks a charm, but instead has a black ribbon at its center reminiscent of the one the character uses to tie her hair up into its customary ponytail.

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▼ The panties are also a bit more orthodox than unbalanced Sayaka’s.

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Both sets are identically priced at 8,800 yen (US$82) and can be purchased directly from Super Groupies (Sayaka here, Kyoko here) with delivery scheduled for mid-October. Oh, and if you’re ordering, don’t forget your Madoka Magica swimsuit, too.

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Source: Super Groupies
Images: Super Groupies (1, 2, 3) (edited by RocketNews24)

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Isn’t this the sort of crucial skill we all should have?

Here at RocketNews24, we like a good lifehack as much as the next person. So when P.K. Sanjun, one of our Japanese-language reporters, offered to share his latest bit of mind-blowing wisdom with us, we were all ears.

“Hey guys,” he started, “you know how sometimes you really need a bow or ribbon, but you don’t have one handy?”

We assured him that we’d never found ourselves in this situation, but still, he pressed on.

“Well, to get out of that jam, all you really need is a pair of panties!”

While we racked our brains trying to think of the last time we ever found ourselves short of bows but with an abundance of undies, P.K. grabbed a pair of panties (which he…apparently always keeps within arm’s reach?) and demonstrated this lingerie-based do-it-yourself arts and crafts project.

First, you’ll need to spread the panties out smoothly. Since you’ll require a certain minimum amount of material to work with, regular panties, as opposed to string or T-back versions, tend to work best.

▼ Kneeling respectfully before the panties before starting, as P.K. is doing here, is optional, but recommended.

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Keeping the center line free of creases, fold the panties back onto themselves like P.K. does in the video.

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Turn the panties over, and fold them onto themselves once again.

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Keep repeating the process, and the material should start to gather in the center of the panties. Once you’ve got enough, make two final tucks to keep the center portion from coming undone.

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Taking care not to tug on the center portion and undo all your hard work, gently arrange either end of the bundle to give the corners of the bow a charming, girlish shape.

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“It’s a little tricky at first, but after about a dozen tries, you’ll get the hang of it!” P.K. happily told us. Then, to prove his claim, he quickly whipped up two more lovingly tied pantie bows.

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Having never really thought about the potential existence of panty ribbons, we weren’t sure exactly what to do with them. It turns out, though, that P.K.’s enthusiasm for pantie ribbon wardrobe coordination matches his passion for making the unusual accessories. “You could tie up a ponytail in one, or attach it to the side of your head like a beret. Or, if you want a more masculine look, you could use one like a bowtie!”

▼ According to P.K., the options are limitless, especially if you’re using different pantie prints to match different outfits.

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▼ By the way, Seiji, seen here modeling the bow tie, is still looking for a girlfriend.

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Thanks for the lesson and fashion tips, P.K.! And here we thought it was only bras that we could make useful stuff out of.

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From Cleopatra to Helen of Troy and Snow White to Little Red Riding Hood, now you can walk around with your favourite female idols under your clothing.

Japanese online retailer Felissimo has been wowing us with adorable feline-related goods from its Nekobu cat department over the years, but they also do a wonderful job with imaginative apparel and lingerie. The company’s Flufeel brand brought out a line of cute cat-themed bra and panty sets last year and now they’re back with two new collections that celebrate famous women from history and fairy tales.

The first collection, called the “Three Beautiful Women of the World“, encapsulates the beauty and power of several well-known female figures.

▼ The Cleopatra set (4,320 yen/US$39.78) has been designed in honour of the last queen of ancient Egypt, and features a rich, deep blue hue with gold details.

▼ The bra sparkles with a specially designed rhinestone accessory to bring a sense of royal luxury to the undergarment.

The “Helen” number (4,320 yen) is designed to make you feel like Helen of Troy, the daughter of Zeus and Leda and the most beautiful woman in the world, at least according to Greek mythology. The set includes tulle and lace details and a light, willowy dress-like chiffon to represent the garment of the fair maiden.

The Yang Guifei set (4,320 yen) is a homage to one of the Four Beauties of ancient China, who was also the consort of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. Their love affair was often mentioned in ancient Chinese and Japanese literature, and now you can channel her allure in this purple-hued number, complete with butterfly-wing straps and lacy fan-like details.

▼ And for extra comfort and a little bit of oomph, all the bras in the collection come with removable padding.

If you prefer to step away from the beauties of history and legend and into the land of fairytale, Felissimo’s “Welcome to the Secret World” collection has you covered.

▼ The Little Mermaid set (4,536 yen) takes its styling cues from the marine world, with frilly shorts reminiscent of a tail fin and a seashell-shaped bra designed to capture the spirit of the famous mermaid from the fairytale written by Hans Christian Andersen.

▼ The light and pale blue colours represent the foam of the ocean waves from which she came.

▼ The Snow White set (4,536 yen) uses a navy blue material with lacy white frills and tiny red ribbons to recreate the famous character from the 18th century German fairytale.

▼ While the Little Red Riding Hood set uses the signature bold colour worn by the star of the story to conjure up all the mystery and intrigue from the European fairytale.

▼ The black, rope-like accents represent the ties on her cape which she uses to keep warm on her journey through the woods.

If you’d like to add a dash of female empowerment and fantasy to your undergarments, all these sets are currently available to purchase online from Felissimo.

Source, Images: Felissimo (1, 2, 3, 4)

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They don’t call her the “Eternal Idol” for nothing.

Finding early success as an idol singer in Japan opens up the doors to a wealth of other options in the entertainment industry. If you’re a chart-topping vocalist, it’s only a matter of time until acting, modeling, and TV personality job offers start rolling in.

So it isn’t really all that unusual that the Japanese arm of lingerie maker Triumph International would ask Seiko Matsuda to star in its new ads. After all, she’s been one of Japan’s favorite idols since her debut…which was in 1980.

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While it’s true that many idol singers start their careers at a very young age, Matsuda didn’t lay down the vocals for her first song when she was in embryo. She released her first single at the age of 18, and is now 54 years old. Not that most people would guess that from looking at her in the promotional stills and video for Triumph’s new Florale sub-brand of intimate apparel.

But Triumph didn’t pick Matsuda just for her enduring popularity and respect from multiple generations of Japanese fans. The Florale line is specifically designed for mature wearers, with the company expressing its goal as complementing the unique beauty and confidence of women with an abundance of rich life experiences.

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After all, if Japan is open to the idea of bikini models in their 40s, lingerie models in their 50s isn’t such a stretch.

Sources: Triumph, YouTube/Triumph International Japan, PR Times
Top image: YouTube/Triumph International Japan
Insert images: Triumph, PR Times (edited by RocketNews24)

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Nothing promotes confidence and excitement like magical angel cat intimate apparel.

China-based fashion label Nonori has caught our eyes before with its lingerie sets that turn the wearer into a sexy kitty or bear. Now its designers are back with a new creation, and though it may not be as steamy as some of their previous offerings it adds an extra dash of cuteness while still being full of the playful animal touches the brand is becoming known for.

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In English, it’s officially called the “Confusion Cat Mage” lingerie set, although “Stunning Cat Magician” or “Bewitching Cat” would probably have been more appropriate translations (unfortunately, lingerie manufacturers don’t consult with me during their design phases, much to my deep, deep sorrow). But there’s really not much time to get bogged down in semantics, what with an extensive list of components to the six-piece rayon/Georgette set to run through.

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To start with, the bra will be drawing plenty of attention, despite being far less revealing than the typical example from Nonori. That’s because the flares at the bottom of the shoulder straps give the impression of a pair of cat ears. The feline theme continues with a pair of googly kitty eyes on the chest, perhaps mirroring the expression of tongue-wagging beholders of the bra.

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Moving on to the next critical component of a lingerie set, the panties feature an oversized pink paw print on the bottom, which is pretty cute (assuming it’s not the result of a spanking attack by a giant house cat).

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Also included are a pair of knee-high socks with paw prints on their soles, a lacy collar with a paw print-shaped clasp, a short cape that ties shut in the front using cords with bells attached to them, and a skirt, for those who feel the need for a second below-the-belt layer of intimate apparel.

▼ The back of the cape has seraphic wing cutouts, so really the full regalia transforms you into a triple-threat cat/magical girl/angel.

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The Confusion Cat Mage lingerie set is priced at 7,980 yen (US$73) and can be ordered here through the Sucredoll online fashion shop, with shipping scheduled to start June 20. While supplies last, purchasers will also receive this promotional hand towel.

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Oddly enough, the Confusion Cat Mage is billed as being one-size-fits-all. Nonori is promising the stretchy material used means the bra will fit wearers with bust measurements between 68 and 95 centimeters (27 and 37 inches), the panties those with hip measurements between 80 and 94 centimeters, and the skirt those with a waist between 58 and 110 centimeters. And if those claims turn out to be less than accurate, you’ve still got the option of covering yourself up with the towel, I guess.

Although he hasn’t tested it for various bust and hip sizes, Casey assumes his Twitter account is also one-size-fits all.

Source: Sucredoll via IT Media
Images: Sucredoll (edited by RocketNews24)

Beauty is in the tiniest details.

Japanese lingerie brand Feast has been making a name for itself as one of the country’s premier manufacturers catering to ladies with petite “cinderella” busts. Now they’ve teamed up with Sanrio’s popular Little Twin Stars characters for their latest release, which features ribbons, frills, and gorgeous details.

With two colour variations to choose from – purple and mint blue – the fabric is cute and girly, featuring images of stars, moons and clouds, along with the logo of the two twin star characters, Kiki and Lala.

The comfortable tube-top style bra helps to compliment a small bustline, with its ruched material working to make breasts appear larger.

Born on a star, Kiki and his older sister Lala are two of Sanrio’s most well-known characters. The celestial siblings can be seen travelling to earth on a star in their logo, which sits daintily in the middle of the bra, while the straps feature frill accents and pretty ribbons.

The briefs also feature lacy frilled accents and can be worn with the matching bra or with the blue-coloured top as contrasting coordinates.

Each set retails for 6,800 yen (US$66.33) and will be sold online from 7 July at the Feast website and associated Kera Shop for delivery within Japan.

Source: ITMedia
Images: Feast (Press Release)

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