By ELLEN LEWIS
Le Petit Trou
Curve NY was a major success. Taking place once again at Spring Studios in downtown NYC, the energy matched the message. Spring 23 is all about Joy and Color in our lives. Booths were packed, mainstream brands as well as newcomers. The Lingerie Briefs Salon showcased 18 entrepreneurial designers in a gallery venue attracting over 100 contacts for participants. Seminars seats were full. There was an air of anticipation … Read More
By BECKY YEE
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It’s a time when we can pay tribute to and celebrate the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are continuing to contribute to its future success. (Above photo: robe, bra & panty by Natori, Thigh Highs by VienneMilano & jewelry by Pono)
There are many exciting things going in the lingerie industry and these four women featured … Read More
By TINA WILSON
It was just over 20 years ago I first fought the battle we are once again fighting. The never-ending battle for a woman’s right to choose. It was a clear day in DC back in 20 something, and along with what seemed like a million other women we marched, and we responded to the vitriol being hurled at us in kind. We raised our signs as high as our arms would allow … Read More
By BECKY YEE
Dear Kate’s Hazel Briefs in Fuschia, Modibodi Active Briefs, Modibodi Classic Thong.
In the world tribe of all women we are all blood sisters. From the time we are about 12 years old to about 50 years old women around the world bleed every month. Menstruation and periods have come out of the shadows to generate products that are positive in so many ways. From convenience and sustainability to starting a public … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
While I intend to showcase visual highlights mined from the Curve NY show, I have a few macro-observations I want to present. As a merchant, I am not only charged with identifying product with sales force, but also, I must sniff out shifts in consumer interest at a visceral level. This is the lingerie trade show where such vibes emerge. It is, by default of space availability, the only venue capable of … Read More
Photographed by STEPHANIE HYNES
Hanky Panky
In this present, passing and who knows what’s next new world order, joyful expectations are on every agenda. It’s crystal clear with the explosion of color everywhere in the market. Now on the cusp of Valentine’s Day, we decided to present this story as an ode to love. Just as the artist’s muse inspires creativity, lingerie designers have used color to send a powerful message of hope for Spring … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
It became clear this past autumn that gyms in my area weren’t going to be a good idea for a while. I used the time as an excuse to pick up my favorite form of exercise: ballet. I’ve eased into taking six classes a week and thinking about taking the exam for pointe in the summer, so I’ve also acquired a ton of dancewear and leotards. In fact, I’ve bought far more … Read More