By LINDA DYETT
For months now (maybe years), I’ve longed to profile La Fille d’O, the most daring, visionary, body-savvy, fit-savvy, and also fashion-savvy among today’s avant garde lingerie providers (and there are plenty of them). Whatever you think underwear is supposed to be, this indie Belgian lingerie wholesaler-etailer-retailer is here to dispute your premise. Yet I hesitated to write it up. La Fille has so much going on—an … Read More
Exciting, new and completely different. Montelle introduces Bardot, a European-inspired capsule collection for the new year. For the first time, Montelle has used a rigid lace rather than the stretch-laces currently used in all their bras. What does this mean? More support! This bra will provide you with a little more projection and structure and a slightly different fit than what you’re used to. This little collection is a … Read More
Petite woman will be excited to hear that The Little Bra Company has just added new cup sizes AA & D to their popular Yvonne and Sascha collections. There are also several other fabulous styles that now include these expanded cup sizes. In addition, three new collections will be launching next month.
Best Selling Yvonne was named Best T-Shirt Bra for Petites by Real Simple Magazine, the Yvonne (E001)… Read More
By ASI EFROS
For every creative human, the spark of imagination is as precious as a breath of air or a gulp of water. We are inspired by many aspects of our being via all our senses. Some of the strongest sources of inspiration for me have always been people, their creativity, and their uniqueness. Looking back at the passing year and remembering its brightest highlights, I extend my gratitude … Read More
By BECKY YEE
Maison Close
There is no doubt that having a high-end beautiful photo goes a long way in differentiating your brand, connecting with your customer and making more sales. In fact 75% of online shoppers rely on photos to make their decision on a potential purchase.
But all photos are not created equally. There are photos that exemplify the brand’s story and there are photos that show what … Read More
By ASI EFROS
As a designer by trade and a passionate proponent of sustainability and innovation, I’d love to point the attention of fellow creators to seamless technology as the most eco-conscious method of garment manufacturing that exists today.
Me Moi
The traditional way of manufacturing garments, known as cut and sew, is the method by which the two-dimensional fabric is manipulated to make the garments fit our three-dimensional bodies. … Read More
By LINDA DYETT
“Won’t you come into my garden? I would like my roses to see you.”
Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 19th century Irish playwright and politician
There they are, jam-packed profusions of them, jostling for space as they shamelessly beckon passersby in front of every self-respecting bodega in New York. I’m talking about roses (and other flowers too, but mainly roses), brightening our dingy streets—and our lives–in these, fingers … Read More