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I only met Linda Hartman recently, although she has been in the Intimate Apparel Industry for more years than she probably wants to disclose.  It’s clear she has learned a thing or two about niche merchandising and how to define her brand’s mission.  Since branding is my mission and we are driving the message home in the next few weeks (see our Retail Briefs column), I thought Linda’s product … Read More


by Marina Rybak
The trail-blazing star of Tony Viramontes brightens the skies once again, spotlighting hand-drawn fashion illustration during the Instagram-obsessed fashion month of September. Fashion illustration on the center stage is quite timely.

Tony Viramontes fashion illustrationViramontes was hailed as a creative visionary during his meteoric life. His prolific artistic talent unfolded in the late 70’s and 80’s, seizing intense vibrancy and the glamorous pulse of the era. He collaborated with renowned … Read More


In Defense of Cut and Sew

By John Festa

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On May 31st of this year, the New York Times wrote a piece on a new bra sizing system developed by Jockey. I applaud Jockey in their effort and innovation in the area of bra fit. But what struck me most was the 427 comments left by readers in a matter of hours. Bra fitting remains an enigma and a source of anxiety for many women.

For … Read More


Perfect Feeling ~ Conturelle

This past Sunday we took my 7 month old grandson to the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Connecticut, an excellent regional venue for marine education.  I was sure that big colorful fish swimming around in large tanks of moving water would be excellent nurture for his developing baby brain, feeding his future imagination and intellect. He seemed captivated for about 30 minutes before he fell asleep for the duration.  We decided … Read More


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Adrine Bimanand and I met in August while she was working the Absolutely Lingerie Booth at Curve NY.  In the process of culling through the Mimi Holliday and Valery lines in search of great bridal lingerie styles, Adrine happened to mention her online luxury bridal accessory business, Creative Touch and its corresponding wedding magazine, Plush.  After some time discussing the bridal industry phenomenon and its impact on the Intimates industry … Read More


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