I have never done this before: featured a guest blog on the Briefs page. But rules are made to be broken and so, here we are publishing the recap that blogger Tamar Kendall wrote for us about The Lingerie Edit which took place on January 12-13 at the Savoy Hotel in London. This show, which precedes the Paris Salon de la Lingerie and Interfiliere, is a boutique expo focused on smaller brands in a more … Read More
Curve NY is over and I have much to tell you, but while I organize my thoughts, I thought I’d share a bit of creative insight gleaned in NYC shopping in Soho yesterday with one of my clients, Laurence, a young lingerie designer from Canada. Let’s not discuss the $27 cab ride we endured while trapped in Wednesday matinee traffic. The trip was worth it. Besides the usual suspects like Maison Close and Agent Provocateur, … Read More
Several weeks ago, I received the news that the very popular Creations Magazine North America would no longer be published. Despite the success of this publication in both the United States and Canada, the parent company Editolux has filed for bankruptcy. I share the disappointment with many retailers and brands who have only lauded their respect for this very modern approach to the Lingerie trade. As a permanent columnist for CLNA, I enjoyed my excellent … Read More
As a child, Valentine’s Day meant exchanging cute little cards (counting who got the most), gluing doilies to red construction paper and little candy hearts. As a woman, frankly, it never had a big impact on me. I’m just not that girl. Married close to 40 years now, our tradition rests in half price chocolates the day after the big night. Nonetheless, as a business, it holds considerable meaning. This holiday represents a critical peak … Read More
This week-end is a critical showdown in the world of lingerie. Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and tonight marks the premiere of the much anticipated movie “Fifty Shades of Grey”. Sexual tension will probably rise to unprecedented degrees. This holiday is already a super nova for intimate sales. Now coupled with the release of the film version of this carnal tome, I expect the lingerie business will benefit greatly. Personally, I have not read this book. … Read More
Valentine’s Day is one month away. What fantasy besieges you? Seduction appears in many forms, none as provocative as lingerie. This season the teddy is the star. No one does sexy bodywear quite like Maison Close.
“SHE OCCUPIES THE FRONT OF THE STAGE”
“SHE TENDERLY TRIES TO ENTICE HIM, AND THEN BRUSHES HIM OFF TO INCREASE HER DESIRE”
“QUEEN OF THE MODERN AMAZON”
“SHE CHOKES HIM AND LEADS HIM BY THE NOSE”
“HEARTS WILL
By Layla L’Obatti
Peggy Moffit’s Alluring Curves Inspire Maison Close
Flashforward: Maison Close, once again, takes cues from the sexually charged garments of previous decades, here; a sheer bodysuit with garters.
Flashback: Peggy Moffit modeled a Rudi Gernreich topless bathing suit that rocked the fashion world in this iconic photography by William Claxton… Read More