by Ali Cudby
The Autumn/Winter 2012 Paris Salon International de la Lingerie was a mash up of color, sound – and 50 particularly innovative lights, courtesy of Valisère’s Corsage Magique.
The Corsage Magique is a corset that is made with lace and a backing fabric featuring a decorative motif – but the design is much more than decoration. The fabric actually has 50 miniature LED lights that are the size … Read More
I wrote my senior thesis in college on Vincent Van Gogh. The major theme was the impact of vivid color and the intensity of his brushstroke. Was he mad as the pundits claimed? Or did he, in fact possess a confident audacity to defy the artistic traditions of his time and risk acceptance in order to make his own personal statement. My obsession with Van Gogh began in 1970 at … Read More
by Moira Nelson
On Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, the Underfashion Club hosted 
its annual Femmy Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The Intimate Affair was hosted by the witty and charismatic celebrity spokesperson Carson Kressley. When asked to host the annual awards ceremony, Carson Kressley thought to himself, “I don’t know anyone as Femmy as me, so that sounds like it could work!”
The annual Femmy Awards Gala is considered the … Read More
by Jené Luciani
As a fitness instructior, I do a lot of jumping. Is it possible that not wearing the right sports bra can make your boobs sag? Jolene Mathews
Ah, the sagging debate. Great question, Jolene. Everyone always wants to know what really causes sagging. In short, one word: Gravity! This entire issue is covered in depth in The Bra Book and I interviewed several doctors to get their … Read More
by Jené Luciani
I am constantly on the go and wondering if you have any tips for packing your bra? I heard that it is very bad to just squish them into your luggage with the rest of you clothing and since I wear padding, it does affect the shape. Wanted to see if you had any suggestions?. . . Lauren
SUCH a great question!! With many people escaping to … Read More
by Richard Vincente
Lingerie and pornography make strangely uncomfortable bedfellows.
You might expect the two industries would be as close as kissing cousins, since they’re often selling the same thing — human arousal — to the same people. The opportunities for cross-promotion should be endless.
But you won’t find La Senza product placements in your favorite Ron Jeremy flick or Hanky Panky ads on the hotel room adult channel. Most … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A Renown RTW Designer Enters The Loungewear Market
Since I am still lulling around in my post trip comfort zone I thought this could be a great 
time to reveal my latest 
intimates discovery, Nicole Miller. When I first heard that this brand, which I have often identified with black, bold, form fitting designs, had now entered the Lingerie market, I was curious. After … Read More