If the past year in lingerie could be summed up in a single word, it would be this: shameless.
It was a transformational year for fashion and for women, and the undiverse – what I call the broad spectrum of cultural, political and social currents that influence lingerie trends – was at the center of everything.
Shameless: it’s a word with damning connotations, often used as an accusation. … Read More
T-shirt by Keep Me
Lingerie With A Conscience by Jacalyn Bennett, founder and CEO of Jacalyn E.S. Bennett and Company, Newburyport, MA. Jacalyn discusses the importance of ethics and green living in the manufacturing base.… Read More
Intimate Innovations by Ali Cudby, author of the Lingerie Blog: Fab Foundations. Ali mines the international materials market to share cutting edge technical and fabric components creating revolutionary changes in the Intimates market.… Read More
IASC Holiday Party - Santa with the "Kids at Rusk"
When the kids were very young, I took full advantage of the holidays and kept a chart on the refrigerator door tracking their behavior for Santa Claus. This worked as a bribery tool for about 3 weeks, during which I made a big drama about Christmas lists and gift potential. Now they are older and multiple presents have been whittled down to one special package; so satisfying expectations is a … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: Established Intimates Company Takes An Innovative Step
Last week I ventured downtown to see the new Cosabella flagship
store in New York’s trendy Soho district. After closing their traditional Intimate Apparel showroom, they have designed a crossover milieu where wholesale and retail staff commingles with customers creating instant feedback and easy access. Signature product statements stand out in a contemporary white space highlighted with textural … Read More