Lingerie Trend Highlights for Spring 2016 ~ CurveNY Wrap-up

Christine

Spring 2016 Lingerie Market wrapped up last week following a very successful Curvexpo New York show held at the Javits Center. I spent three full days there focused on mining the products that will matter to a retailer’s inventory, particularly specialty stores. Because there is so much to see and I live in New York, I wait to review the brands I can visit until after the expositions. That said, I use this stage to target trends. I might not showcase all that I see here, either because I haven’t met with some key resource as yet, or because my photography skills do not do them justice. Even so, I believe the message is still quite clear.

The usual suspects still stand strong. Sports Bras and Cross over Loungewear continue to develop.

Love + Grace & Urban MuuMuu

Pluto & Pluto On The Moon

PJ Harlow & Amoena

Maternity is growing in importance in the Lingerie departments and the Curvy and Plus markets are on a path to grandeur. Their influence is evident in every category.

Cache Coeur

Elila & Tia Lyn

Sexy still sells but bondage is toned down. And Bridal is on many vendors menu.

Scantilly by Curvy Kate

Maison Close

Jane Woolrich & Marlies Dekkers

ADORN les dessous

Empreinte & ADORN les dessous

Jane Woolrich & Christine

However, for me, the big story was fabric innovation. This show revealed a powerful blue palette, many hues playing an important role, and Navy standing strong alongside black as a basic. The infusion of pinks and purples with a touch of yellow foretells the seasons to come.

Addiction & Maison Lejaby

Dear Bowie

Lou

Aubade

Curvy Kate & Tullulah Love

Lou

Empreinte

New techniques in molding, lighter spacers, raw edges, emerge. Leather, Eyelets, Jacquards transform Intimate fabrics.

Commando Swimwear

Marlies Dekkers

Helen Sanchez

Gorgeous watercolor prints, fusing animal and floral motifs as well as the tried and true dot story are dominant. Print, transparent materials and lace fuse together to up the visual impact.

Christine

Anita Care & Rosa Faia Swimwear

Blackspade & Rago

Tutti Rouge & Gossard

Whisper light laces and sheer fabrics overlaid with embroidery and guipure transfer traditional intimate garments into a fairy-tale experience. Open weaves create sexy bodywear.

Marie Jo L’Aventure & Jupons de Tess

Sonata Rapalyte

ID Sarrieri & Erica M

Va Bien & Else

Barbara

Without exception, the amazing attention to details adds great value to products, justifying costs and setting the luxury market apart.

Helen Sanchez & Skarlett Blue

Empreinte & Simone Perele

Addiction Lingerie

Pluto & Tullulah Love

And tongue and cheek with a modern twist is always fun

Wrap Up & Commando