…and when i mean the unmentionables, i mean underwear!The evolution of woman’s under garments has far evolved from its dinosaur years back when they were once known as a ‘loincloth.’ Do we dare imagine having to sport that under our skinnies?In this day and age where the topic of underwear has broken the lines of taboo and has far crossed over to a speakable fashion frenzy, we should bid a formal goodbye to the tacky 1950′s knickers women once had no choice, but to wear. (Mind you I was fortunately unborn to the era of hideous undergarments, but sympathy has engulfed me over the less fortunate.) So farewell…to grotesque hoop skirts and appalling bum rolls…farewell.Since fashion has certainly paved the way for underwear, emerging far from what cavemen would be able to comprehend, it’s much to our liking, that it has definitely taken a turn for our own good. Then Kathy Pettigrew, designer and founder of Vivvos –a Brazillian inspired underwear brand, ups the ante and offers us a fortunate turn from the everyday lace and frills to a more comforting and stylish fit.Inspired by vibrant colors and under wear from her trip to Latin America, Kathy Pettigrew knew she had to bring color back home to Vancouver. The epiphany led her to embark in studying business and put her designing desires to the forefront. “I sourced out the fabric and a year and half later we were in business!”, says Kathy on her early days of starting out. “I’ve always been such a black and white person but I was sick of the griminess of Vancouver and felt it was time for a change” she adds.The line carries everything from bra tops, camisoles, boy shorts and thongs that boasts an array of playful designs made by the most breathable sporty fabrics you’re tush could ever feel. Kathy Pettigrew even introduces, ‘The Wrap Bandeaux’, a to-die for Vivvos piece that conforms to your body and transforms into just about anything, allowing you to add to your Vivvos ensemble where ever you go.This local Vancouver company is changing the way we wear “under(?)wear” leaving us questioning if it’s really even necessary to wear under our garments as its been boldly seen worn alone. Leah Allinger, a 2012 beach volleyball Olympic hopeful bares it all with Vivvos and knows all about the unique breathable fabrics. “She just absolutely loves them!” adds Kathy, “she even wears it in the water!”The high performance microfiber nylon and lycra fabrics covers much like a Nyquil sleep better commercial -well apart from the no sneezing- Vivvos fabrics has also got you covered with an easy comfort, extra fine, easy care, chlorine resistance, quick drying, UV protection, moisture management, anti-static, no pilling, no snagging, no curling, wrinkle free and (may i add) no muffin top waistband, so you can live free and play better under wear. –now that’s definitely worth mentioning!_______________________________________________________________________________http://www.vivvos.com