'Kukuro' lingerie set by Honey Birdette
Object No. 2020/82/1
The black satin 'Kukuro' lingerie set by Honey Birdette comes with rose gold bondage clips and chains which attach to fully functional bondage accessories allowing for multiple sexual positions. Honey Birdette is one of Australia's most successful lingerie brands with retail outlets in Australia, the USA and UK. Established in Brisbane in 2006, the founders saw a growing opportunity in the market for luxurious provocative lingerie and luxury sex accessories. This item reflects the significant role sexual pleasure and fantasy play in human health and well-being. Due to its discretionary nature, the fashion industry was particularly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdown of people in their homes, social distancing and anxiety around jobs and the economy crushed consumer demand for fashion, leading to significant disruption and downturn in the industry. Contrary to this trend Honey Birdette experienced significant growth over the period of the pandemic with the 'Kukuro' bondage set their most popular item at the peak of the pandemic in Australia. This set reflects one aspect of the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on Australian's; providing more time for sexual play and, in line with social distancing measures, an increased use of sex toys for self-pleasuring. With bricks and mortar stores closed during the lockdown the high sales of this lingerie set also reflects the pandemic's effect on accelerating consumer behaviour towards online purchasing. Glynis Jones, Curator 2020
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Summary
Object Statement
Lingerie set, 'Kukuro', bondage collection, comprising bra, brief, thong, suspender, storage bag, handcuffs with box, pleasure instruction cards and massage gel, nylon / elastane / metal / paper / cardboard / plastic / gel, designed by Honey Birdette, Australia. Gift of Honey Birdette, 2020.
Physical Description
'Kukuro' lingerie set, consisting of four pieces, made in foiled black satin, finished with rose gold coloured bondage clips and chains that are fully functional with the bondage accessories. The 'Kukuro' set comprises a front fastening demi push-up bra with removable chain on front of bra, suspenders with removable garters and brief with hook and press studs allowing it to open. Presented in black satin drawstring bag with 'Honey Birdette Airlines in-flight pleasure instruction card, small foil package of Honey birdette caramel flavoured massage gel, Honey Birdette retail tag and instructions and envelope containing Honey Birdette card. Pair of 'equestrian' cuffs with rose gold rings. Presented in black cardboard packaging inside a black satin drawstring bag.
HISTORY
Notes
Honey Birdette is one of Australia's most successful lingerie brands with retail outlets in Australia, the USA and UK. Established in Brisbane in 2006, it came out of the founders desire to fill a gap in the market for an exclusive lingerie buying experience for women with an offering of 'racy' lingerie and bedroom sex accessories.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Honey Birdette, 2020
Acquisition Date
25 August 2020
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