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By ELLEN LEWIS

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When does my mother’s girdle and burlesque go together? When Rago Foundations marries them. Seems a bit incongruous, I know; but not when these products are in the hands of a seasoned pro. Rago has been making undergarments in the USA for over 50 years. And with the acquisition of the 100 year old Cortlandt Manufacturing Company the combined expertise is astonishing. Known for their unique technical … Read More


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By ALISON CONNOLLY

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It happens to be International Women’s Day as I write this post, and somehow seems incredibly appropriate that I am writing about the brand Suzy Black.  The founder of this lingerie label (Diondra Julian) refers to herself as a “Chief Panty Enthusiast, Designer, Wife, Mom and Reveler” so I can’t help but think that she is precisely the type of woman we are celebrating today.  This … Read More


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 Day of the Dead on Lingerie Briefs

One of the aspects of Latin culture for which I have such admiration is their genuine regard for family and friends. Children play an intricate part in their everyday rituals. Today is Dia de Los Muertos here in Cabo. That’s Spanish for the Day of the Dead, a two day holiday that follows directly after Halloween paying tribute to family who have passed on.  Dating back centuries, the observance which … Read More


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Only Hearts Tapestry Devore Robe on Lingerie BriefsIt’s really hot outside. Today, New York is pushing 100 degrees. I am thinking that the Cloisters in upper Manhattan might be a good place to be in this oppressive weather. I was driving past the Fort Tyron exit and it occurred to me that this museum wrought in the medieval architectural style of a European abbey might just be a way to escape, not only the heat, but the … Read More


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Sunday afternoon I attended the ballet with my daughter. We celebrated her birthday at Lincoln center with The New York City Ballet and the formidable George Balanchine. It was poetry in motion. I was never that girl with dreams of being a princess walking to the alter; but a ballerina, that was another story. From a very young age, I was entranced by the beauty of dance, particularly ballet. For … Read More


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Once and awhile you come across a brand that has your back. They identify market niches, justify them across consumer profiles and anoint product categories to position them for fashion relevance. Hanky Panky is a prime example. Ubiquitous proprietors of a very fluid underpinning business they have been on the forefront of seismic shifts in the panty category since their birth 35 years ago. They are acutely tuned into the … Read More


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Spring 2016 Lingerie Market wrapped up last week following a very successful Curvexpo New York show held at the Javits Center. I spent three full days there focused on mining the products that will matter to a retailer’s inventory, particularly specialty stores. Because there is so much to see and I live in New York, I wait to review the brands I can visit until after the expositions. That … Read More


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