By TINA WILSON
“They don’t care!” The topic was sustainability. That was the response that received unanimous nods of approval from everyone in the room during a recent meeting with a group of people prominent in the intimate apparel industry. To some degree I’m afraid that it’s true. I don’t believe that most customers base their purchases on how ethical and sustainable a brand is, especially with recent inflation driving … Read More
By TINA WILSON
Disruption, the value of accurate information, the powerful unity of family, charitable giving and impending fame, those were the words on everyone’s lips at the Underfashion Club Femmy Gala on August 2, 2022, held at Cipriani 42nd Street. It was a glorious soiree and those of us who are club members were beaming proudly!
Our hosts were the outstanding group BETTY, comprised of three women with … Read More
By TINA WILSON
Marronage…the meaning of which is to “emancipate one’s self”, think about that for a second. Setting yourself free, opening up to who you really are and embracing it. Of late, we have thought a lot about the freedom to relax. The freedom to renew. Create. Invigorate. Rejuvenate. Rebel. Love. The freedom to be who we really are. The freedom to find yourself.
With that in mind, … 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 … Read More
By TINA WILSON
I do. Til death do us part. I pronounce you. I take you. I promise. Happily ever after. Tie the knot. Bliss.
Love and marriage. Spouses, couples, and the ups and downs of matrimony are making the headlines and some big waves. Do you stand by a spouse that encourages and helps orchestrate a government takeover? Do you recuse yourself or better yet resign from the highest … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I am flying back to New York next week to cover the New York Lingerie market. My primary focus will be at the Curve NY trade show, live again at the Javits Center February 27 – March 1. Under the auspices of Comexposium USA, Curve will display 175 brands and welcome over 1000 visitors.
Multiple narratives including presentations hosted by NPD and Retail Consultant Lynn Switanowski, Fit … Read More
Dear Lingerie Briefs friends,
It’s times like these that test who we are, that implore us to help each other and our communities and to be patient with each other, despite the voices that speak otherwise. I myself can do better. So in the spirit of the holidays I am wishing light, love lingerie and peace. Be well and be safe.
Tina… Read More