By ALI CUDBY
In last month’s She Buzz column I wrote about body image as an important part of empowering women.
I saw a photo of myself on a family vacation when I was 13 years old. At a point when I was trying to figure out how I felt about my curvy body.
It must have been prophetic, choosing to write about that moment in my life.
A few days after that photo was … Read More
Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Deedee Crosland, owner and publisher of The Lingerie Stories, an inclusive digital community that explores the intimate apparel industry. This podcast is an interview she produced from our discussion revealing insight into my career and the industry of which I have been a part for the past 30 years. We at Lingerie Briefs are particularly excited by Deedee’s venture into this growing social community. In fact, … Read More
I met Erica Young several years ago at the Salon de Lingerie in Paris. She was showcasing her legwear line and when I passed her stand, I stopped dead in my tracks. As an x-Hosiery buyer, I was stunned at the creativity and imagination in Erica’s tights. Apparently I was not alone. Some time later, Beyoncé discovered and subsequently met Erica. Wearing her legwear on stage as well as in her personal wardrobe, she thrust … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Erica M. is a New York-based brand known for creating alluring legwear and bodysuits that double as a decorative second skin. Each piece is made combining high-tech knitting patterns and designer Erica Young’s intricate, provocative designs. They are truly body art.
Established in 2012 with a primary focus on hosiery, Erica M. has since expanded into lingerie with an emphasis on bodysuits with strategically placed design details. Each collection is created with … Read More
Sophie Nursing Bra ~ Eleanor Nursing Bra
The award winning Sophie Nursing bra (Pregnancy & Birth Bloom Awards) is a pretty nursing bra offering a 4 section full cup, and inner side sling that adds extra support and lift. The non wired style is made of stretch cotton to create a smooth and comfortable look for the fuller bust. The Sophie Nursing bra features … Read More
“Lingerie is The Poetry in A Woman’s Wardrobe”. I first coined this phrase in the mid 1980’s while presenting my case for a budget increase for the Macy’s Corporate Intimate Apparel division. I needed to convince a boardroom of middle age men to fund my belief that exclusively developed lingerie was worth the investment. I decided on metaphor: flowers, candy, romantic gestures that could elevate a woman’s sense of self-worth. I wanted to demonstrate … Read More
Make all your fantasies come true with Montelle’s alluring Keyhole Fantasy group. The rich Twilight color echoes the early night skies of Fall while the sultry styles help warm up those cooler nights! Mix and match a supportive balconette style bra in stretch eyelet lace with a sexy thong or a delicately scalloped edge bralette (with hook and eye closure and adjustable straps) with a beautiful stretch eyelet lace brief. Why not treat yourself … Read More