by Ali Cudby
With retro silhouettes in high fashion, it’s not surprising that corsetry has made a comeback. Hourglass figures are accentuated in all the right places by the structure only a corset can bring. And yet all corsets are not created equal. I was fortunate enough to sit down with Madame Poupie Cadolle at the Paris Salon International de la Lingerie, and she shed some light on the elements … Read More
Recently, I read an interesting article in Time Magazine about the artist, Damien Hirst. As a pioneer of the contemporary British Art movement, he is recognized for his controversial approach to modern art and his shocking subject matter. First and foremost, he is an expert at getting attention; he understands that the power of presentation reigns supreme. The article highlighted his series of Spot paintings, intricate grids of symmetrically arranged … Read More
Just a short note to let you know that we have just initiated a new venue on Lingerie Briefs called Consumer Briefs. Take a look under our Extra! tab on the main toolbar. If you have tried a product that you love, just post a review here and tell us why, because we value your input. We will mention the brand and your name (if you wish), as … Read More
by Richard Vincente
Censorship is a weapon that works best when it’s used sparingly, if at all. It’s the cultural equivalent of a nuclear deterrent.
Most people in marketing, advertising and programming understand this and play by the rules. But the shadowy group of individuals and quasi-legitimate authorities who monitor and enforce community standards have itchy trigger fingers. For them, censorship isn’t just a deterrent, it’s a way of defining… Read More
by Moira Nelson
The Lingerie Designer Showcase and Bra La Mode co-hosted a Networking Seminar and Lingerie Fashion Show in NYC on February 22, 2012.
Combining the best elements of a marketing seminar, a lingerie fashion show and a networking event, New York City’s newest Lingerie Trade Show, the Lingerie Designer Showcase held its debut Brand Affair Event in collaboration with intimate apparel resource site BraLaMode.com on February 22, 2012 … Read More
This Weeks Intimate Discovery: Hot, New Designers Arrive At The Lingerie Designer Showcase
There is nothing quite as satisfying as the discovery of new talent and for that I thank the Lingerie Designer Showcase trade show that took place last week at the AKA Hotel Residences in NYC. This nascent show, Indie in its own right, showcased 10 brands of emerging Intimate artists who are just spreading their wings. … Read More
by Rhea Cortado
There are prints that people are conditioned to seeing on bikinis and swimwear. Tropical flowers. Stripes. Geometric shapes. Whatever prints are trending in ready-to-wear, like the tribal fever going on now. When I first saw Maaji’s swimwear at Surf Expo in Florida, I was mad about the prints and style lines that were in another fairytale universe from everything else on the show floor. The designer … Read More