By Lindsey Borchard
I can remember in 5th grade doing our annual weigh-in at school and being 10 pounds heavier and about 2 inches taller than the other girls in my class. That’s when I started noticing my body and my size. My hips were a little wider, my waist a little rounder, and my breasts definitely fuller. It has continued like that my whole life and I am … Read More
by Lindsey Borchard
The question I seem to be getting the most these days is, “Is that really you”?
It all started when we couldn’t find a model to shoot for our newest Claudette Collection, (I work for Claudette Lingerie). When our CEO asked me to model for Claudette, I was nervous and frankly terrified. After thinking about all the things I never did because of my size or … Read More
By Moira Nelson
Last week was a helluva week for me. I was supposed to fly to Milwaukee for an appointment on Tuesday- in and out in one day. However, due to flight delays and cancelled flights, I ended up stuck in Milwaukee through Thursday (why couldn’t I get stuck in a city like Paris or Rome???) After finally returning to the East Coast, I decided I needed a little … Read More
I think we can all agree that innovation is the catalyst of forward movement in any industry. So when I was introduced to the award winning patented technology of the Irish based foundations brand, Embrace® at Curve last February,
I decided to dig deeper. What I discovered was a revolutionary construction system that allows the frame of the bra to float free from the garment but remain stable on the … Read More
Since I think of myself more as a curator than an actual artist, the discovery of raw talent with a sustainable vision is the way I nourish my own creative appetite. What makes the Curve show so satisfying is the ability to find an idea, a style or a designer whose presence in the Lingerie market is destined to make a difference. There is a variety of contributions that a … Read More
By Moira Nelson
I think I’m starting to see the light at the other end of the tunnel…. Although, I still have several “market week” appointments this week. We should just start calling it Market Month!
The Lingerie Designer Showcase and CurveNY were a success. Buyers from around the world attended the trade shows and other industry related events. Now, Curve is headed West… CURVENV runs from August 21st… Read More
By Moira Nelson
It’s that time of the year…. Too much lingerie; not enough time to do all of the things I want to do! From trade shows to press previews, market week kick-off parties, fashion shows, seminars, conferences and other events…. There’s no rest for the weary!
On Wednesday, August 1, 2012, The Intimate Apparel Council hosted an Intimate Affair at the Union League Club in NYC. Marshal Cohen, … Read More