Former stylist Victoria Bartlett launched VPL - Visible Panty Line - in 2003, with the mission statement "Underwear, outwear, anywhere". Bridging the gap between lingerie and sportswear, Bartlett incorporated functional hardware, elastics and zigzag stitching into an "everyday uniform" with a jolt of utilitarian chic. Remaining true to central principles of comfort, functionality and style, VPL is a challenging brand aimed at women who eschew the traditionally sexy for a sensuality all their own.