Lace-Up Front Leather G-String with Elastic Back 2-105

What this is

This is a black leather g-string with a laced front panel, listed as style 2-105 from Allure Lingerie. The front is a single tapering panel of soft black leather, split down the centre and drawn together with a slim black cord threaded through silver-tone metal eyelets. The cord finishes in a small bow at the top of the panel. It sits on two narrow hip straps and is cut as a g-string at the back. It is a piece of intimate apparel, not a device and not a consumable.

Most of what gives this style its character is in the centre seam. Rather than closing the front panel with stitching, the maker has left it open and bridged the gap with lacing, so the panel reads as two halves held together by cord. That is a corsetry detail borrowed onto a very small garment, and it is the whole visual idea here.

The lace-up front, and what it actually does

The lacing adjusts how tightly the two halves of the front panel are drawn together. Loosen the cord and the centre gap opens and the panel sits wider; pull it in and the gap narrows and the panel closes up. The bow at the top is what holds the setting, so it can be retied as often as you like. There is no hook, slider or hardware fastening involved — it is cord and eyelets, and nothing more complicated than that.

Practically, this means the front is not a fixed shape. Two people can wear the same garment with the lacing set quite differently, and the same person can change it between wears. It also means the lacing is the part that gets handled most, so it is worth checking the cord is sitting evenly through the eyelets before you tie it off, rather than pulling hard against one that has twisted.

The eyelets themselves are set in a vertical column down each side of the opening, in a bright silver-tone metal that contrasts against the black leather. They are the only hardware on the piece.

How it is cut

The waist straps are narrow — slim cords rather than a wide banded waistband — and they sit low across the hip bones rather than at the natural waist. The front panel tapers from a wider top edge down to a narrow point, and the edges of the panel are finished with a fine topstitch that follows the taper on both sides.

At the back it is cut as a g-string, so there is minimal coverage behind. The listing records this style in a single size with a stretch back, which is the usual construction for a g-string of this kind: the leather front holds its shape while the back section provides the give.

Specifications

Looking after leather

Follow the care instructions supplied with the garment itself, and where they are silent the general rules for leather apparel apply. Leather does not like being soaked, machine washed or tumble dried; water and detergent draw the oils out of the hide, and heat shrinks and stiffens it. For a garment this small, a wipe with a barely damp cloth and then air drying away from direct heat is the gentlest approach, and a specialist leather cleaner is the safer choice over household cleaning products.

Store it flat or loosely folded somewhere dry and out of direct sunlight rather than crushed at the bottom of a drawer, because leather takes a crease and keeps it. Leave the lacing slack when you put it away so the cord is not pulling the eyelets out of line. If the leather dries out over time, a leather conditioner made for garment-weight hide will put some suppleness back; test it on an inside edge first, since conditioners can darken leather.

Who it suits

This is for adults who already like leather pieces and want something minimal rather than structural. If you are drawn to the leather wear end of the range but do not want a harness or a full bodysuit, a laced g-string is about the smallest leather item there is, and it works as a first leather purchase for that reason.

The adjustable front is the practical argument for it over a plain panel. If you have found that fixed-cut g-strings either gape or sit tighter than you want, lacing hands that decision back to you. It also photographs well, which is a real reason people buy pieces like this, and the silver eyelets against black give it a defined line that solid panels do not have.

It is worn apparel, so it suits anyone who wants the look of leather in a piece that packs flat and takes up no room. It is not a support garment and it is not shapewear.

Good to know

• For adults 18 and over.
• Leather is an animal product. If you avoid animal materials, this is not the right piece for you.
• If you have a known sensitivity to leather, to the tanning agents used in it, or to nickel and other metals used in eyelet hardware, check your own tolerance before wearing it against the skin for any length of time.
• The cord and eyelets are the wear points. Tie the bow rather than knotting the cord tight, so the lacing can be loosened without dragging on the eyelets.
• Intimate apparel is generally non-returnable once opened for hygiene reasons — check the store returns policy before ordering.
• Orders ship in plain outer packaging with no product imagery or description on the outside.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the lace-up front work?

A slim black cord runs through a column of metal eyelets on each side of the centre opening and ties in a bow at the top. Loosening the cord opens the centre gap and widens the panel; drawing it in closes the gap. You can retie it as often as you want, and there is no other fastening on the front.

What size is this and will it fit me?

This style is listed in one size, with a stretch section at the back that provides the give. The hip straps are narrow and sit low, and the laced front adjusts the width of the panel, so there is some range built into it — but a one-size garment does not suit every body, and the lacing adjusts the front panel rather than the overall cut. If you are between sizes in lingerie generally, check the size detail on this page before ordering.

Can I wash it in the machine?

No — do not machine wash or tumble dry it. Follow the care instructions supplied with the garment, and in general keep leather away from soaking, detergent and heat. Wiping it with a barely damp cloth and then letting it air dry away from direct heat is the gentlest routine, and a specialist leather cleaner is safer than household products.

What is the hardware made of?

The eyelets are a bright silver-tone metal, visible as a column down each side of the laced opening. They are the only hardware on the garment — there are no clasps, hooks or sliders. The exact alloy is not stated on the product, so if you are sensitive to nickel, approach the eyelets with the same caution you would give any unmarked metal trim.

How will this arrive in the post?

It ships in plain outer packaging with nothing on the outside identifying the contents, the category or the store's product range. The shipping label carries only the delivery address and the carrier's own markings.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Adult novelty device for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.