By KIMBERLY BERGER
Empreinte
Election years are notoriously difficult for retail stores. This year’s unusual presidential race has been no exception. Combine this with the fact that most women feel far from their prettiest at the onset of bathing suit season, and swimwear retailers really have their work cut out for them in 2016. Fortunately, the swimwear industry has us covered! Their offerings this year include some gorgeous swimsuits to … Read More
Several weeks ago, I received the news that the very popular Creations Magazine North America would no longer be published. Despite the success of this publication in both the United States and Canada, the parent company Editolux has filed for bankruptcy. I share the disappointment with many retailers and brands who have only lauded their respect for this very modern approach to the Lingerie trade. As a permanent columnist for … Read More
By KIMBERLY BERGER
Mid July brings the largest swimwear tradeshow in the world to Florida’s Miami Beach. The Swim Show is the official launch for over 2,500 of the industry’s leading lines. It is the unveiling of fashions to come for the upcoming year. The show lasts four days and is attended by over 3,000 buyers from across the world. I am one of those buyers.
This year’s show was
By KIMBERLY BERGER
Any woman blessed with a D cup or larger is familiar with the challenge of finding a swimsuit that not only flatters and fits, but also supports and contains. Fortunately, many designers have recognized the needs of the busty customer and have recently filled the gap in the market. However, not all cup-sized swimsuits are created equal. So what should you look for when buying a suit?… Read More
By ALLISON GOODWIN
Many women dream of bigger breasts. They yearn for the day when their breasts will fill a lacy bustier or turn heads while they walk down the street. Perhaps this is the reason that breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures year after year. But, big breasts aren’t always pretty bras and tons of cleavage isn’t always desired. Sometimes they have a few … Read More
By John Festa
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Summer approacheth. A time for fewer, lighter clothes and more baring outfits. Tis the season for strapless bras. As if bras were not already an enigma, wrapped in a riddle, surrounded by mystery, now the job must be accomplished with no visible means of support. Finding a strapless bra that works seems to be an unending quest. In fact, there are quite … Read More
By Jennifer Cermak
Fantasie
Tankini’s have a bad reputation, most likely from the late 90’s when they introduced them to the market as mid-drift showing tops paired with regular bikini (skimpy) bottoms followed shortly by the extreme opposite – the high scoop neck with light shelf bra paired with a skirt, or better yet… shorts. Please. No fashion minded woman, kids or no kids is going to go for either … Read More