When my girls were very young, I used to take them to work with me and leave them with the lingerie design team in the sewing room where they were easily occupied all day. They would spend hours culling through the laces, piecing them together in collages. My daughter Katie, who is an artist, must have found her passion there because today, her paintings are her personal interpretation of … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
Innerwear-as-outerwear is a venerable favorite at New York Fashion Week, and this year was no exception.
Commando brand was decidedly a fashionista favorite, being intentionally shown under sheer looks at Monique Lhuiller, Tadashi Shoji and others. Their two-faced tech shapewear slips were also worn as skirts in looks at Milly.
Says designer Kerry O’Brien, “Commando’s high-waisted panties and shapewear briefs were having a moment on the … Read More
The Keyhole Balconnet Bra in soft embroidery-like stretch lace has a beguiling peek-a-boo opening at center front and delicate crystal charm detail. The nude mesh lining provides additional support and a lovely contrast against the black lace. This Montelle bra and matching panty can make any day feel like a special day. Shown here in Black with Nude lining with matching Boyshort panty. Band sizes from 32-40, Cup sizes from … Read More
I thought you might be interested in a taste of what you missed if you did not attend the Interfiliѐre New York fabric show hosted by Eurovet and Invista on Sept 23. To be brief, besides the exhibitors, there were several interesting presentations. Invista showcased their new Lycra branding initiative, Proexport Colombia discussed the potential of the Columbian textile and apparel industry and Marshal Cohen of NPD did his retail … Read More
This gorgeous gold bra with embellished lace by Panache will make you look and feel fabulous underneath it all. The Clara Balconnet offers full coverage and is available in D-J Cup Sizes.
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By ELISABETH DALE
Why do women get breast implants? It’s the No 1 cosmetic surgery in the US, even though it carries with it the burden of judgment and dismissal. So what’s driving these women? Are they young and insecure? Superficial? Desperate?
The answers might surprise you.
Of the 300,000 implant procedures in the US in 2013 (up 37% since 2000 and still rising), the breakdown by age, according to … Read More
Hanky Panky’s Fall 2014 collection evokes a marketplace at the crossroads of the world. The final delivery of Fall 2014 is unabashedly luxurious. Prints include Chinois, a rich print inspired by imperial Chinese embroideries.… Read More