By ALISON CONNOLLY
While we may be in the throes of summer, Fall fashions are popping up in stores right now, and one of the most fun accessories for the upcoming season is legwear. For that reason, featuring German legwear brand Simone Wild seems especially timely. The brand is best known for its luxurious velvet socks, and over the past few years has expanded to latex socks/thigh highs and body … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
It’s no secret that I love socks. My tenure as a hosiery buyer at Macy’s (before it was a national behemoth) was one of the most creative jobs of my career. I am always perusing sock departments just to see what’s out there. I also believe that socks, like any other accessory, can be a great statement maker, even for us New Yorkers whose apparel tends to … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
All this conversation about integrating lingerie into ready to wear wardrobes got me thinking about my years as a legwear buyer and our mission to take hosiery from basic nude to lingerie for the legs. In those days, choices were limited. Finding color, pattern, extended sizes and eccentricity was a fishing expedition. I know I am dating myself, but seeing the Pretty Polly brand, memories flooded back. … Read More
By TINA WILSON
I ADORE LEGGINGS! They can be a dresses’ best friend or a t-shirt’s worst nightmare. When I first started wearing leggings way back in the day when hair was poufy and high; they came in one length, they had no tummy control, they couldn’t heat you up or cool you down and they had no pockets. The only holes in them were caused by your thighs rubbing … Read More
color legs via thelingerieaddict & Pyramide Eric Neveu
Several months ago my industry colleagues from Easton International asked me to review the merchandising boards for the British based Pretty Polly Lingerie collection targeted to launch at Curve this August. I always check out new directions and this one really intrigues me because of my prior history as a legwear buyer. Pretty Polly is a mega hosiery force in the UK, with a 100 year heritage of quality leg … Read More
By Cristina Casiano-King
Valentine’s is the perfect opportunity to add a little something extra to your outfit. Start with your favorite dress, and remember it’s what’s underneath that counts. The underpinnings on Valentine’s day will be the only aphrodisiac you’ll need
So put away those plain Jane tights and jeggings and go for the sexy classic stocking. The second you put on stockings your outfit will go from stuffy to … Read More
