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
By Moira Nelson
It’s that time of the year…. Too much lingerie; not enough time to do all of the things I want to do! From trade shows to press previews, market week kick-off parties, fashion shows, seminars, conferences and other events…. There’s no rest for the weary!
On Wednesday, August 1, 2012, The Intimate Apparel Council hosted an Intimate Affair at the Union League Club in NYC. Marshal Cohen, … Read More
Rejuvenation of luxury market brands at CurveNY ~ Olivia Von Halle, Naked Princess & Jane Woolrich.
CurveNY is always an education and Day One at the show did not disappoint. I remained disciplined, for once, navigating the entire exhibit to gain an overview before getting pulled in to any booths by vendors wanting to preview their Spring 2013 product. There will be much to report, but for me, the first … Read More
By Luis Paredes
Ombrato means “take it easy” in a Japanese dialect. As the name suggests, Ombrato creates simple, elegant and comfortable sleep and lounge wear using high quality materials. Inspired by clean and understated elements of Japanese aesthetics, the design is streamlined yet gives women a sense of femininity and being special. The borderline between inner wear and outer wear is increasingly blurred and Ombrato aims to offer pieces … Read More
By Elisabeth Dale
It’s World Breastfeeding Week (August 1st through 7th) and August is National Breastfeeding Month, but the media is focused on a more controversial issue: the banning of baby formula. New York’s Mayor Bloomberg was accused of mandating that all women hospitalized after giving birth in the Big Apple exclusively nurse their infants. His legislative method of coercion: locking up infant formula. Despite upsetting … Read More
By Luis Paredes
Clare Bare is a Brooklyn based designer specializing in fashion forward eco-friendly lingerie made from organic cotton, bamboo jersey, and vintage fabric. Clare creates garments that are structured to flatter your body in a natural way without the use of constrictive hardware, and each piece is as comfortable as it is sexy. All of her pieces are made in house with the assistance of local creatives, using … Read More