By Elisabeth Dale
Recent survey results from bra retailer, Intimacy, revealed that American women are wearing bigger bras than they did 20 years ago. The average size reportedly jumped from 34B to 34DD. Media outlets covered this news with headlines such as “breasts getting bigger,” or “America’s cups runneth over.” It was shocking to think that women’s busts had tripled in size. But is it true? Or could women, thanks … Read More
Based on the huge success of the London Lingerie Collective, our friends from the other side of the pond staged their second New York rendition of this unique Indie Intimate Design show including 10 brands that were highlighted in a sunlit venue at Studio 320. Labels such as Noe Undergarments, Dottie’s Delights, Vedette, Underprotection, Lascivious, Kris Soonik, Madame Supertrash, Relique, Kallist, Darkest Star and Buenos Noches made themselves known.… Read More
Wandering around NYC in between meetings today, I caught up with my friend and lingerie designer Marina Rybek, our Intimate Vision blogger and connoisseur of all things inspirational in the world at large. After lunch, and on the way to the Nippon Gallery to see the Essence of Kimono exhibit, we stopped at Duane Reade on 57th and 6th for some basic toiletries I had forgotten to pack. … Read More
By Margaret Shrum
Do you remember how exciting summer break was when you were young? It meant, no school, sleeping in, hanging out with friends, going away to camp, creating adventures and as you got older, it might have been about the summer love that swept you off your feet. Summer is the season to slow down, take vacations, relax more and play with life. The warm weather invites us … Read More
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 Ali Cudby
August may be a month for your friends and neighbors to drift into the lazy haze of summer, but if you work in the lingerie industry, this is a busy month for working on the buying and planning side of your retail business. Yes, it’s trade show season again. After jaunts through Paris and Miami, this week the madness descends on New York City, where there will … Read More
