By ALI CUDBY
In last month’s She Buzz column I wrote about body image as an important part of empowering women.
I saw a photo of myself on a family vacation when I was 13 years old. At a point when I was trying to figure out how I felt about my curvy body.
It must have been prophetic, choosing to write about that moment in my life.
A few … Read More
Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Deedee Crosland, owner and publisher of The Lingerie Stories, an inclusive digital community that explores the intimate apparel industry. This podcast is an interview she produced from our discussion revealing insight into my career and the industry of which I have been a part for the past 30 years. We at Lingerie Briefs are particularly excited by Deedee’s venture into this … Read More
I met Erica Young several years ago at the Salon de Lingerie in Paris. She was showcasing her legwear line and when I passed her stand, I stopped dead in my tracks. As an x-Hosiery buyer, I was stunned at the creativity and imagination in Erica’s tights. Apparently I was not alone. Some time later, Beyoncé discovered and subsequently met Erica. Wearing her legwear on stage as well as in … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Erica M. is a New York-based brand known for creating alluring legwear and bodysuits that double as a decorative second skin. Each piece is made combining high-tech knitting patterns and designer Erica Young’s intricate, provocative designs. They are truly body art.
Established in 2012 with a primary focus on hosiery, Erica M. has since expanded into lingerie with an emphasis on bodysuits with strategically placed design details. … Read More
“Lingerie is The Poetry in A Woman’s Wardrobe”. I first coined this phrase in the mid 1980’s while presenting my case for a budget increase for the Macy’s Corporate Intimate Apparel division. I needed to convince a boardroom of middle age men to fund my belief that exclusively developed lingerie was worth the investment. I decided on metaphor: flowers, candy, romantic gestures that could elevate a woman’s sense of … Read More
If you are reading this blog now, I am en-route to Mexico or have already touched down in this tropical beach-side paradise. It’s close to 90 degrees in Cabo today, warm enough to ignite the withdrawal stage that always happens after I return. It’s hard to believe that just this past week-end, I was ensconced in the autumn colors that are currently devouring the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. … Read More
This week, Alison covers the extraordinary and versatile design talent of Andres Sarda. Known for his stunning runway presentations of swimwear, lingerie and fashion statements, this post reveals some of the Spring/ Summer 2017 highlights. READ and SEE more here.… Read More