As a veteran of the Intimate Apparel business, I would be hard pressed to say that I was not familiar with the 125+ year old Triumph brand. They have dominated European and Asian markets for well over a century. Ensconced in their German/Swiss heritage, the Triumph name has long been equated with technical innovation and volume driven design. Witness here the Amourette collection which has sold over 60 million units … Read More
By Jennifer Cermak
The polar vortex took another crack at breaking us Minnesotans in February – 17 days of school canceled and a new record breaking low of -37 in International Falls. Negative 37!! It is amazing I thawed out, and lucky me I did as the great escape is finally upon us. Spring Break is just 2 weeks away, with over 1,000 customers planned to come through my doors … Read More
For those of you who are not yet aware, our Bridal Brief’s column is written primarily by me and we have had a terrific reaction to the stories we have posted there. So today, we decided to make that message clear by giving you a highlight here of the Lise Charmel post published today in Bridal Briefs. It’s no secret that I believe this is a year round opportunity … Read More
Several years ago a friend told me a story about the Lise Charmel bridal bra she gave to her brother’s fiancé to wear beneath her wedding gown. It was a delicate design embellished with exquisite Leavers lace, a symbol of “something new” and a much appreciated treasure. But it was several months later, while visiting her sister in law that she happened into her bedroom and found the bra … Read More
Walking by The Bryant Park Hotel on 40th street this afternoon, huddled under a sheepskin coat and jealous about my husband departing for Cabo San Lucas Saturday, I was stopped in my tracks by their lobby windows. A confluence of mirrors reflecting solitary blooms of pink and chartreuse floral bouquets immediately reminded me of the new printed Kelly corset that the legendary house of Cadolle will launch this month. … Read More
Several years ago I had the privilege of working for a while with the eponymous NYC lingerie shop, La Petite Coquette. This merchandising gem is a brand within itself, an enticing enclave of exquisite underpinnings and essential underwear that epitomizes the French intimates DNA. It does not matter that the store carries many other labels from around the globe; the “je ne sais quoi” mystique is clarified in every nook … Read More
By Ali Cudby
In reflecting on the recent CurveNY show, I’ve spent time thinking about the business side of the amazing product I saw in the booths. As much as I appreciated the product, what really struck me this year was less about the lingerie, loungerie and hosiery and more about the people
It’s not easy for retailers to attend trade shows. For many it’s expensive in both time and … Read More