I have been accused, on occasion, of being “intense”. I become interested in something, major or mundane, and I focus on it with a kind of tunnel vision. I concentrate on the pursuit until I have reached the finish line or satisfied my compulsion. My latest obsession is the television sci-fi epic, The Stargate Series. Thanks to the elimination of commercials, courtesy of Netflix, I have discovered that I … Read More
by Ali Cudby
The past year saw innovation hit retail stores in a number of forms, but few introductions were as cool as this one – the new line from Amoena Mia. What sets the Mia line apart is the incorporation of a patented fabric, called Comfort+, into their bras.
The Comfort+ technology actually helps to regulate the body’s temperature. Specifically, when a woman warms up, the fabric aids … Read More
by Richard Vincente
There’s been a lot of news coverage in the past few days about the latest victory for women in Saudi Arabia: the right to shop for lingerie and cosmetics in a harassment-free environment.
Yesterday was the first day that lingerie boutiques in KSA were required to have female-only sales staff, a move that will improve employment opportunities for Arab women and give them a tiny bit more … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A European Born Brand Shows Promise in the USA
I won’t be able to attend the Salon De Lingerie show this
month as family issues are holding me hostage at the moment; I am glad that I have expert “eyes” attending. Some of our Guest Bloggers have promised a comprehensive report. After all, it was in Paris last year that I found the newly launched … Read More
by Rhea Cortado
During the wintertime, Angelenos get cabin fever. We’re always surprised by when it’s all of sudden too chilly to wear sandals. I upgraded to my thicker neoprene wetsuit for surfing and keep hearing about friends going across hemispheres to where it’s summer. Because I’m not in possession of a vacation home in Cabo San Lucas, driving up the coast to Santa Barbara and visiting A Tropical Affair … Read More
What is the biggest issue you confront when interfacing
with women about their lingerie?
Honestly, our brains are our biggest barriers when it comes to our boobs! Women get stuck in this mindset that they “know” what size they are/should be/look like and they can’t wrap their heads around someone telling them otherwise. It’s like an article I recently wrote that many women don’t follow the doctor’s advice because they … Read More
Rachael Reichert is an American designer who studied Fashion at Central Saint Martins in London. Currently she designs one of a kind garment in sustainable fabrics. Based in Ithaca, New York, Rachel has just embarked on her first intimate’s collection of Ethical Corsets and Lingerie. Her line will be constructed of peace silk, organic cotton and local lace. The lingerie is intended to be contour based, but it will also … Read More