Lola by Curvy Kate (28-40,D-K) & Marcie by Cleo (28-38, D-J)
Many ions ago, when I worked for a company that sourced product for Victoria Secret, I was introduced to the verisimilitude of the lingerie babydoll. It was one particular style, whose endless sales and reorders blew me away; a simple open front spaghetti strap chiffon design with matching panties whose sexy centerpiece was a very large satin bow begging … Read More
Vibrant red, flirty and oh so comfy model jersey sleep set by Hanky Panky from their Holiday 2013 collection. Style #634856S features a scoop neck, lettuce edge hems and tap pant sits below natural waist.
By Ali Cudby
Welcome to the fourth installment of this series on branding in lingerie. Today we’ll be talking to Claire Chambers, Founder & CEO of the amazing Journelle stores in New York City.
If you are new to the branding series, you can take a look at previous articles about Lingerie Briefs, Secrets in Lace and INVISTA/Eurovet. The goal in these articles is to offer lingerie retailers … Read More
By Margaret Shrum
For my 8th month anniversary with my boyfriend; yes, we celebrate romantically every month, we indulged in a two hour session at the Aire Ancient Baths in Tribeca. We’ve been to several upscale and mid-range spas in NYC and agreed that our “intimate pleasure” experience was worth sharing and recommending.
Inspired by the ancient Roman, Greek and Ottoman baths, one feels like they have entered a magical … Read More
Even though Fleur of England has been on my radar for several years now, I have tread carefully as I always do when analyzing its potential here in North America. It’s very difficult to cultivate a brand business that is based overseas: in this case England. The logistics alone can be mind boggling, so despite the exquisite collections that continually flow from this company; I needed some affirmation that they … Read More
A wedding day is one moment in a woman’s life where she can express herself; no questions asked. And although white is the tradition in western cultures, it does not mean that a brides statement must always conform. I was very intrigued to learn that the red dye used by Van De Velde in their intimate brands was a proprietary formula that insured that even under a white garment, no … Read More
By Jennifer Cermak
Cruise season is fast approaching and that means switching gears into 2014 style and trends. I think it is a perfect time to recap Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM. Each show is invite only and features one designer showing in the famed white tent. Some shows I loved. Some shows I did not understand. (Picky, I may be…) Being at every single show is a bit overwhelming, and … Read More