The real surge in fashion legwear started in the 1960’s but did not become mainstream until much later. When I became a hosiery buyer in the early 80’s, the stage was set but the show was just beginning. Today, no wardrobe is complete with out a leg statement. These are bold modern graphics from today and yesteryear. It’s the message more than the mentor that counts.
Our Cristina whose column this is, has been absent for awhile due to a big move to Washington DC from Brooklyn, NY and now- Big Congratulations!- a brand new baby boy, Theodore Anthony King. Ex-Legwear buyer that I am, this is a venue to which I am always drawn so I thought I might provide a bit of insight while she is gone.
I love this sheer anklet trend. It’s … Read More
By Cristina Casciano-King
With Halloween approaching finding the perfect hosiery accent to your Halloween Costume leaves you with a ton of Leg Avenue Options, and for most that is the only brand people will consider to dress up as a sexy school girl, a sultry clown, or a foxy fairy tale character or even a sexy witch…
But, why should Halloween be the only time you take bold choices with … Read More
By Cristina Casciano-King
First men in Tights, now Dogs in Tights.
Sounds crazy, but this in fact the latest K-9 craze from China. Grab your Dog and put some pantyhose on it! Dogs, have for decades been dressed up like man’s best friend or in this case woman’s. Think dogs in coats and princess outfits- even those special shoes for when it snows…
Now they have to suffer through the … Read More
By Cristina Casciano-King
As the weather starts to turn, people often bare their legs without Tights, with all the fabulous Spring Tights why would you want to do that.
Spring Trends for Tights this year are fun and flirty. After the Ombre Tights have gone viral onPininterest, Jonathan Aston has jumped at producing the hot trend producing a beautiful pink and purple ombre tight (also available in a … Read More
By Cristina Casiano-King
Valentine’s is the perfect opportunity to add a little something extra to your outfit. Start with your favorite dress, and remember it’s what’s underneath that counts. The underpinnings on Valentine’s day will be the only aphrodisiac you’ll need
So put away those plain Jane tights and jeggings and go for the sexy classic stocking. The second you put on stockings your outfit will go from stuffy to … Read More
By Cristina Casiano-King
Its begining to look a lot like Christmas. As the Holiday Season is about to begin, there will be no shortage of sparkly tops and festive sweater vests. All that will be left to find will be is someone to kiss under the mistletoe.
Balancing the Sparkle in your holiday outfit can be tricky, you don’t want to end up looking like the glitter fairy threw up … Read More
… 
