By Moira Nelson
March is such a whimsical month… She can’t decide if she wants to get warm and stay warm or to simply tease us with sporadic moments of glorious sunshine and warmth which leaves us wanting.
Early on Saturday morning, I awoke early as per my usual routine… I wandered over to Starbuck’s for a Venti Early Grey Tea and some quiet time. Along the way, I was … Read More
By Moira Nelson
This is it! The week we have been waiting for… Buyers, brands, media, press, and other intimate apparel professionals are kicking off the week in Las Vegas for the bi-annual Curve NV lingerie trade show. This season’s edition is being held at The Venetian in Las Vegas. By the end of the week, everyone will converge in New York City for the Curve NY show at Jacob … Read More
By Moira Nelson
February is one of the busiest months of the year for the Intimate Apparel industry. This week is “Market Week” in the mass wholesale side of the business. Major retailers fly into New York from all over the country to shop for Fall ’13 and to preview product for Spring ’14. Boutiques and brands are making every possible last ditch effort to capitalize on Valentine’s Day.
The … Read More
By Moira Nelson
The winter weather has arrived! It has been incredibly brisk here in New York. And I understand there was a bit of snow in Paris during the 50th Anniversary edition of Salon International de la Lingerie as well. Despite the delayed flights and mucky city streets, I bet the flurries inspired a certain romanticism. I can only imagine the Paris city lights twinkling through a nighttime … Read More
By Moira Nelson
We’re halfway through January… Can you believe it? That means Valentine’s Day is just a month away! I think of Valentine’s Day as the Super Bowl of the Intimate Apparel industry. I can’t think of any other Holiday that almost requires a lingerie purchase, can you?
I’d love to hear your innovative merchandising strategies for increasing sales between now and February 14th. Are you having … Read More
By Moira Nelson
Happy New Year! For me, the New Year is a great time for reflection. Many years ago I started a habit of keeping a journal. I am not one to write daily; but I make it a point to pull it out in the first part of January to write out my accomplishments from the previous year and to list out my goals, hopes, dreams and initiatives … Read More
By Moira Nelson
It’s a very busy time of the year, full of holiday shopping, working long hours, year-end meetings, goal-setting for 2013, dinners, parties and other events. And I’m full of anxiety… attempting to accomplish everything I set out to do before the year is over. Am I the only one that’s feeling the pressure? Any good tips for maintaining a sense of balance during this time of the … Read More
