This week has been an intense market drill down: three full days at Curve NY, The Lingerie Select, followed by showroom appointments. Spring 18 previews, current business reviews and fall strategy meetings: these generate a great deal of input requiring thoughtful analysis. Look for a defined perspective shortly. But today, I want to highlight an English label that I love for its lingerie purity, Gilda & Pearl. I visited … Read More
Gorgeous, deep florals are a heavy trend this summer. This season, Panache’s Thea is a key trend in printed style, utilizing the print across both the main fabric and embroidery for a striking, contrasting look. In addition to being on trend, Thea is supportive and provides uplifted fit with a controlled stretch embroidered top cup to accommodate the fuller bust.
The contrasting florals are continued into Cleo, with customer favorite, … Read More
One of Oprah’s ‘Favorite things’!! Bra:30 means it’s TIME to take it off and TIME to set them free! It’s Cotton, it’s Comfortable and it’s Cute. It can be worn by itself, layered or under all of your loose and loungy favorites. This is the Bra Reliever – Sag Retriever for every woman out there who hoists them up and straps them in all day long, we are going to … Read More
Years ago, before social media, when my job was inextricably linked to Victoria Secret (a client), the VS catalog was a mail order lingerie bible. Born and raised in a department store brick and mortar world where hanger appeal dictated product decisions, learning an entire new set of merchandising rules for catalog sales was enlightening. The picture was everything. VS would develop and place orders with us. Then they would … Read More
By TINA WILSON
I believe by the turn of this century there will no longer be categories of clothing, no sportswear, no intimates, no outerwear, we will have 7 articles of clothing, period …I will be dust by then and it’s probably just as well but in the meantime I will happily prepare for the inevitable and so should any forward thinking designer or retailer of apparel.
hy•brid (ˈhaɪ brɪd) … Read More
A stunning semi sheer lace bra, Montelle’s Divine has upped the ante for full coverage bras. Currently available from 32-42, C-G cups, Divine will be available for Fall 17 to an H cup! This 3 part non-padded stretch lace bra is unlined at the top of the cup to enhance fit as well as fashion. Soft tulle mesh at the bottom insures lift and support. The U shape back … Read More
No one who is breathing today can doubt that we are sailing on winds of change. The shifts in decades of established norms, political and cultural have been seismic in the past few years. This is a good thing, even if adjustment to the impact requires some serious analysis, growing pains and, initially, reluctant acceptance. In fashion, the influence is huge. Just last month at the semi-annual Interfiliere show, Concepts … Read More