Over the years I have made a few savvy personal purchases, mainly on instinct. Something unexpected about the item alerts my style radar. That is how I felt when I found this pair of UGG boots 20 years ago in a small cold weather shop in the Hudson Valley. It was like discovering a hidden treasure. Preferring fashion that lives comfortably outside of the box, I was glad that the … Read More
By John Festa
So they tell us. Then why isn’t there more cotton in our underwear? Sure, there’s plenty of cotton panties, but what of bras? Is this only the domain of lady golfers and Mother Earth types? Perhaps there are compelling reasons why cotton is only a small percentage of the marketplace. I’ve checked in with some of my retailer customers on this topic. The marketplace always bears the … Read More
By Michelle Metens
As we continue with our theme that everything old is new again, I wanted to touch on a current trend that is literally older than Jesus – no offense to any Christians out there – but I want to put this into proper perspective.
A very hot pink “Sexy” bra from Victoria’s Secret.
Victoria’s Secret asked women a big, big, huge question; “What is Sexy?” And VS … Read More
Last Saturday we decided to take my 18 month old grandson to the Bronx Zoo. I haven’t ventured to this urban animal kingdom in some years so I was looking forward to watching his reaction as he caught site of the live creatures that inhabit the books we read to him daily. I wouldn’t say he was disinterested, but the hordes of kids and the cars on the monorail certainly … Read More
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue. Fleur Of England, renown for their exquisitely sewn silk lingerie embellished with unique laces and guipure work has created the Forever Collection, sensual and delicate bridal intimates worthy of the traditional as well as the modern bride.
By Ali Cudby
In the immediate aftermath of the CurveNY show, I’m still processing the gorgeous garments I saw to determine what it all means for lingerie retailers. In the meantime, one topic that immediately jumped out me was a presentation by Lelo about the post-50 Shades of Gray era. The bottom line? Vanilla is the new black.
The past few years seemingly everyone has been heavily influenced by kink. … Read More
Comfort Zone
Urban Muu Muu and Jammie Beans
SNOA and UGG
PJ Salvage
Mere Basics
Size Matters
J’Attire and Elila
Tutti Rouge
Print & Color
Christine Lingerie
Naja
Lise Charmel
Pretty Little Things
Gilda and Pearl and The Muse Intimates
It’s All In The Details
Lise Charmel
Empreinte
Simone Perele
Lahco of Switzerland
Le Mystere and Naked Princess
Zimmerli of Switzerland… Read More