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fashion hosiery

Our Cristina whose column this is, has been absent for  awhile due to a big move to Washington DC from Brooklyn, NY and now- Big Congratulations!- a brand new baby boy, Theodore Anthony King.  Ex-Legwear buyer that I am, this is a venue to which I am always drawn so I thought I might provide a bit of insight while she is gone.

I love this sheer anklet trend.  It’s fresh, fashionable and a great … Read More


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Premier-Sheer---black-blogWithout a doubt, my favorite job was being a hosiery buyer at Macy’s in the 80’s.  It was a different era of merchandising then.  No one signed my orders or approved my selection decisions. I was given goals and expected to meet them.  When I was recruited into the position, I was directed to change the face of the department from boring beige to must have legwear.  In those days color was an anomaly and … Read More


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