There are certain bras that have their day in the sun and then there are those that are forever remembered for their impact on the lingerie industry. In the process of writing a piece on the curvy business for the July issue of Creations, I asked Dan Koch, owner of the iconic Town Shop in NYC the following question: “Dan, in your opinion, what was the best selling bra in America in the 1970’s and … Read More
It is always exciting to see established lingerie brands expand their range. When they grow into full-busted sizes, it’s a decision made only after careful consideration. Full-busted bras are a tricky business because asking a small strip of fabric to do the job of supporting and shaping larger breasts means more engineering, new fit models, possibly even different manufacturing techniques. In other words – it takes real work and dedication to excellence … Read More
It’s early Sunday morning and I am watching a flock of sixteen wild turkeys grandstanding in my yard. Eight toms and eight hens are engaged in a ritual dance of some sort: the boys are strutting their stuff and the girls are prancing around in a flirting match. Tails are spread wide, plumage erect as a symphony of courting cries announce each male’s presence. The female plays a subtler role, less conspicuous, more seductive; her … Read More
By HELEN MASTERS
Marriage is all about getting to know your partner and all their quirks, so following on from our UK/US nuptial celebration in my last article, I thought it would be fitting to share some intimate secrets (as newlyweds do) on the UK lingerie lover’s tastes and preferences, and to see if lingerie is an area in which we are compatible with our US partners, or if we have irreconcilable differences….… Read More
By Lindsey Borchard
If someone walked up to you and asked you your bra size, would you be able to tell them?
I know you have all probably heard the statistics by now; 80% of women are in the wrong size. I know you would never buy the wrong dress size or you would never buy a pair of jeans that were slightly smaller then you needed. So why are women constantly buying bras that … Read More
By TINA WILSON
“Lions and tigers and bears, OH MY!” …this phrase popped in my head as I was walking home recently. The abundance of animal prints on the streets is stunning. I have taken to stealing pics of women wearing animal prints on their shoes, on their leggings, their blouses, dresses and scarves while wondering if the animal kingdom thrives in what lies beneath.
I was in Barneys recently trying to make my way … Read More