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I am back in New York and this was a very positive exposition.  Major Intimate Apparel trends that will impact the design and merchandising decisions made in Lingerie businesses throughout 2012 were reinforced.  Helped by the extensive research presented in the forums and conferences directed by both Concepts Paris at and Nelly Rodi, the color, fabric and silhouette direction was clear.  Here are some of their major statements:

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Like it’s namesake flower, Toad Lillie is a little gem of a lingerie label, once discovered is truly unforgettable. Every woman is a work of art, and Toad Lillie celebrates this by creating lingerie that is equally unique. Exquisite bras and panties, created exclusively in silk, encourage you to express yourself and bring out your inner Femme Fatale. Since it’s debut in 2010, Toad Lillie has been photographed twice by
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by Margaret Shrum
Massage candles by Fun Factory, Lelo and Jimmy Jane
I love how a scented candle can create romantic atmosphere in any room. Crisp champagne, black fig, tuberose and  jasmine, are just a few of the exotic scents that I find pleasurable. To spice it up even more, there are a variety of soy based scented massage candles that are for pouring directly onto the body and sharing with your lover. To mark this Valentine’s Day, LELORead More


January 23, 2012

Sabbia Rosa lingerie boutique in Paris
I have been traveling to Paris for many years to cover the Intimate Apparel market.  It’s somewhat serendipitous, having studied French in depth when I was young with romantic expectations of another career, perhaps working for the UN.  Proving that expertise in a culture and a language can serve any end goal; I am applying all those skills in another mission, sustaining the soul of lingerie. And … Read More


Celebrity Styling

by Jené Luciani

Jené, what is the biggest lingerie problem you notice when you are styling  a celebrity?  How do you resolve it?

In my experience, celebs have 2 big issues when wearing couture gowns on the red carpet – not being able to wear a bra and getting bulges or lines where they shouldn’t be. To solve the “top” dilemma, in place of a bra, usually what I recommend … Read More


LIVE! From Paris ~ Day Two

January 22, 2012

Wacoal and Ritratti shapewear Paris showIt was a very busy day at the show, crowded, a great deal of energy in the pavilion and definitely a positive vibe. I spent the morning reviewing Shapewear and the plethora of product that has now made this category a major player in Intimate Apparel.  Velda Lauder and les jupes de tess Paris ShowThe Best of Intima presented a global overview of the Shaping phenomenon in a seminar tracking the classification’s evolution from basic  … Read More


Paris Show ~ Day One

January 21, 2012

Saucy Aubade brand and sexy Maison Close
First day at the Salon De Lingerie and I did my usual rounds of the major bra companies, cruised the entire exposition, and attended the trend conferences, mostly to get an initial overview. CadolleOne thing is for sure, no show is quite as quintessentially French as this one. And nothing says French Lingerie with “Ooh La La” flair quite like the saucy Aubade brand, sexy Maison CloseRead More


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