Hanky Panky Lingerie & Underwear

Hanky Panky was founded in 1977 by Gale Epstein and Lida Orzeck, two American designers who had a single product idea: a thong made from stretch lace that didn't roll, dig, or mark. The Original Rise Thong launched the brand and is still in production nearly fifty years later, more or less unchanged.

The aesthetic is soft and approachable: stretch lace in dozens of colours, no harsh elastic, signatures that prioritise feel over visual. Hanky Panky makes thongs, bralettes, briefs, boyshorts, and matching loungewear, with most pieces sized as one-size-fits-most through XL configurations across the line. The brand's niche is everyday underthings rather than special-occasion pieces.

From the fitting room: Hanky Panky's stretch lace is genuinely accommodating — the brand's one-size-fits-most claim holds for most body types in our experience. The lace softens after the first wash and holds colour well over many cycles. Best for women who want comfort underwear that doesn't feel like compromise on aesthetic; the colour range is one of the deepest in the category.