Okello agreed, and within two weeks, a recyclable package containing a soft lilac bralette and a matching pair of vertiginously high-waisted panties arrived at their doorstep in Vancouver, British Columbia. Okello, who was so sold on the underwear that they have since acquired eight more pairs, paid for completely out of pocket. The brand, ARQ, in McMinnville, Ore., sells just one style of nether garments: a borderline parody of granny panties with a rise so steep it inches past the belly button. (The company also offers three styles of bralette, a tank top and a bodysuit in an array of cheerful colors.) At $28 per pair, the panties are not exactly budget-friendly.

Source: New York Times July 15, 2021 06:56 UTC