I met Tara Cavoise two years ago in a Starbucks halfway between her home in Albany and my office in Westchester, NY. She had called me to engage my opinion about a business she was developing for an innovative shapewear product. I was highly skeptical. After all, at the time shapewear companies were coming out of the woodwork with a myriad of claims about the next best thing in in … Read More
It’s not my style, but I am running late this week. I moved yesterday for the 4th time in the past 14 months, but that’s another story for another column. This time I thought the process would be easy since we are less than one mile from our previous abode. I figured I did not have to pack everything perfectly and could make mini trips leaving the big “stuff” … Read More
Frederika Zappe is considered to be one of the foremost bra fitting specialists in the Intimate Apparel industry. I met her last week to learn more about the Fitting School she directs at Curve for Eveden brands and within hours, I felt as if I had a new friend. She is the consummate communicator, with a passion for her avocation that is contagious. In minutes, I was showing her my … Read More
I met Sherry Blodgett at her stand at the Curve NY show several years ago and was captivated by her presentation of couture bridal accessories. Sherry Et Cie was founded in 1981 on the premise that to the discerning bride the details count. The concentration on her niche product has served her well as she has built a brand recognized as a go to label for bridal garters, lingerie accessories … Read More
Submitted by: Lida Lisney, owner of Inside Story in Mississauga and Oakville, Ontario
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I was born and raised in Montreal, and moved to Toronto in 1989 to pursue a career working as a flight attendant with Air Canada. With a son to support, I took a part time job on the side (which was made possible by my intermittent schedule as a flight attendant) in the fall of 2002 … Read More
Submitted by Greg Wishart, owner of PantySalad.com, an on-line panty boutique
Panty Salad got its name from my favorite music station, Groove Salad, a SOMA FM online music station based in San Francisco. I thought the name was perfect because everyone likes panties, everyone likes salad, and I have so many brands and styles that they kinda look like a salad of panties when on my desk and lined … Read More
superbra by Panache… Featuring ~ Porcelain Viva, a modern molded cup t-shirt bra with a jacquard stripe finished with feminine lace detailing. Available from a D to a G cup, this style is perfect for a smooth appearance.… Read More