By Ali Cudby
It’s trade show season – an exciting time for retailers and manufacturers alike. The shows themselves can be overwhelming – so many pretty things to ogle, people to see, trends to absorb. I crawl back to my hotel every night, my head stuffed full of information that takes time to process.
As a retailer, it’s even harder because you’re applying all of that data to your unique … Read More
By Abbas Hussain (Guest Contributor)
Your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life. It is one of the days where you cannot afford to have any wardrobe malfunctions. It is for this reason that everything you wear should be just perfect. They say that to look awesome on the outside, you need great inner-wear to start with. Here, are tips to help you choose great … Read More
By Morgan O’Neill
It has been almost a year since I first referred to a Robert Herrick poem in this blog. It was just after seeing a beautiful Jane Woolrich baby doll design that swept me away. Now, it seems I am drawn back to Herrick, one, because he is so easy to read, but, two, because the sudden wet, icy cold of a Northeast winter has me hunkered down … Read More
This entry is just a little late today. Another major storm is bearing down on the Northeast as I write. This time it’s snow. It’s quite beautiful out there and will probably remain so for the next 24 hours as this urban landscape is transformed into a vision of white elegance and pristine beauty. This combination of anticipation and charm reminds me of the artistry inherent in the Fleur of … Read More
By Margaret Schrum
Many brides love the look of fairy-tale wedding gowns, but the reality is that brides desire the perfect gown that will fit and flatter her shape on her special day. An A-line silhouette is a popular shape for bridal gowns, it looks best on almost all types of figures. This includes curvy women with hourglass, apple shaped, pear shaped or even petite and full figures. The only … 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 Moira Nelson
February is one of the busiest months of the year for the Intimate Apparel industry. This week is “Market Week” in the mass wholesale side of the business. Major retailers fly into New York from all over the country to shop for Fall ’13 and to preview product for Spring ’14. Boutiques and brands are making every possible last ditch effort to capitalize on Valentine’s Day.
The … Read More