Copied, wildly. Matched, never. Recommended, always. There’s only one original lace thong, and Hanky Panky makes it. The Original Rise Thong was born in NYC in 1986 and has been keeping generations of women comfortable for decades with its ultra-soft stretch lace, flattering fit, and nearly-naked feel. It’s the reason Hanky Panky is known as the makers of the World’s Most Comfortable Thong®.