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Interfiliere

unnamedI just returned from my semi-annual 3 day immersion into Curve New York.  I will be covering the Fall 2016 show in the next few days. Today, however, I thought I might catapult you into the lingerie fashion future with a brief exposé from Concepts Paris on the autumn/winter 2017 trends. During the show, Jos Berry, our intimate industry soothsayer, gave us an overview of the emerging color, fabric … Read More


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colors-at-trend-forum-InterColor trends shown at Interfiliere forum

Day 1 of the Salon International de la Lingerie show in Paris and there was a lot to see. This year I decided to cover it differently and made a point to walk the whole show, touch base with key vendors, shop the Interfiliere fabric forums, attend the Concepts Paris trend seminars and catch the runway show. I took a slew of photos and … Read More


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By ALI CUDBY

There are many great reasons to visit the Paris Salon De La Lingerie. Of course, Paris is an inspiration in itself.

Whether the weather is blue skies, typical January gray, or the occasional – and unexpected – snow (I’m looking at YOU, 2013) the city’s romantic air always engages a lingerie-friendly mindset.

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This year, thousands of buyers will descend on the Porte de Versailles (last year … Read More


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I love sitting in a showroom, nourishing my merchant’s soul with gorgeous product, beautifully executed and so seductively marketed.  This is perpetually guaranteed when reviewing the Chantelle Lingerie collection.  It’s always interesting and I am always inspired.  This is, after all the brand that has so successfully managed to bring French elegance to the pragmatic North American marketplace.   They have succeeded with a balance of sensual designs and essential basics.  … Read More


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By Ellen Lewis

For a variety of reasons, financial, logistical and personal, it’s not always easy to attend trade shows.  New York, Las Vegas, Miami, LA, Paris, Milan, Shanghai, Hong Kong there are a multitude of choices and as Intimate Apparel merchants and designers, we need to weigh the pros and cons.  In my opinion, the biggest priority is the impact this investment will have on your bottom line.  Like … Read More


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Paris Wrap


I am back in New York and this was a very positive exposition.  Major Intimate Apparel trends that will impact the design and merchandising decisions made in Lingerie businesses throughout 2012 were reinforced.  Helped by the extensive research presented in the forums and conferences directed by both Concepts Paris at and Nelly Rodi, the color, fabric and silhouette direction was clear.  Here are some of their major statements:

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The Paris Shows

The natural style and artistic flavor that Paris exudes has always inspired my vision, as I am certain it has for other intrepid visitors.  For the past 25 years, the Lingerie shows, staged in this fashionable city have fertilized many American designs.  Mining these Expositions for information that will inform trends in the Intimate Apparel Business is a compelling challenge.  I am always searching for seeds of ideas, a color … Read More


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