By Aimee Guthinger
Touting names like Bachelor’s Button & Forget Me Not, the pioneering eco-friendly, non-toxic nail brand Priti NYC has become a perfect complement for bridal lingerie style. Similar to the added touch the perfect throw pillow or decorative detail brings to an interior or the conversational charm an accessory brings to fashion, nail color is often the only accompaniment available to help complete our underpinning presentations. Lingerie is … Read More
Since I think of myself more as a curator than an actual artist, the discovery of raw talent with a sustainable vision is the way I nourish my own creative appetite. What makes the Curve show so satisfying is the ability to find an idea, a style or a designer whose presence in the Lingerie market is destined to make a difference. There is a variety of contributions that a … Read More
by Marina Rybak
I was curious to learn about the origin of the words to inspire and was thrilled to discover that it simply means to breathe into, derived from the Latin word inspirare.
How refreshing and easy it is to initiate the creative process when all you need to do is inhale, to take a breath of fresh air and be ready to receive. How magical it is … Read More
By Moira Nelson
I think I’m starting to see the light at the other end of the tunnel…. Although, I still have several “market week” appointments this week. We should just start calling it Market Month!
The Lingerie Designer Showcase and CurveNY were a success. Buyers from around the world attended the trade shows and other industry related events. Now, Curve is headed West… CURVENV runs from August 21st… Read More
By Morgan O’Neill
When I was young and highly impressionable I was seduced by the idea of heroism. I fell in love with the notion of being a hero, with saving the day. Like every other child of the fifties I was there when Superman came to comic book life to save Metropolis and Lois Lane from evil doers. Yet, in spite of Superman’s heroic deeds, there was always something … Read More
By Ali Cudby
This year’s Curvexpo in New York revealed a number of manufacturers that are catering increasingly to the cohort of full-figured women. This marks a shift from previous years, when the full-busted market got more of the attention.
What differentiates full-figured from full-busted? Here’s the line of demarcation used in my book Busted! The Fab Foundations Guide to Bras That Fit, Flatter and Feel Fantastic: Full-busted is … Read More
Colorful 2013 collections from Ari Dein, Bordelle, Karen Lu, Yummie Tummie and Fleur of England at CurveNY.
I have always believed in the power of color; its impact on merchandising and the way this visual tool can drive sales. So, I was really pleased to see this message at CurveNY this week. It was a virtual garden blooming in the Javits Center with the injection of color into every class … Read More