by Ali Cudby
Welcome to Retail Briefs, Lingerie Brief’s latest column, dedicated to answering your burning questions about the world of lingerie retail.
The day-to-day of lingerie retailing is challenging. You’re always on the go – managing your inventory, your employees, your customers. Keeping a store (or stores) on track is hard enough, and too often there’s nobody to ask when you have questions or need inspiration to grow and improve how you’re managing the … Read More
By Layla L’Obatti
Maison Close says “Let’s Make Love” like Marilyn
Flashforward: Maison Close’s slinky legging and bralette channel Marilyn’s sex kitten look in a modern way.
Flashback: Marilyn backstage on set of “Let’s Make Love”, despite the title it is not one of her most sexually charged roles. Except for perhaps the scene where she dances to a tune called Lolita, otherwise she plays the sweet and naive stage actress Amanda who is oblivious … Read More
By Morgan O’Neill
Geoffrey Chaucer is widely considered the father of English literature and to the scholarly minded he is considered the greatest poet of the Middle Ages. No, I do not mean that his poetry appeals to people ages 40 to 60, sort of like people aging out of the rock and roll era at about 30, to soft rock at 40 and elevator music just before they cart you away to the old … Read More
By Layla L’Obatti
In the middle of summer’s heat we are all focused on staying cool and comfortable. Whether that means lounging by the pool, in front of the air conditioner or sipping iced tea on the porch watching the sunset, there’s likely some form of loungewear involved. So let’s take a look back at styles that have paved the way for the popularity of loungewear in our culture today.
A brief retrospective on some … Read More
I have always been drawn to the timeless beauty of seasoned products ripe with history. I like the backstory, even if it’s a figment of my imagination. When I was in my 20’s, I used to scour the retro clothing stores in NYC searching for unique pieces of vintage clothing that expressed my proclivity for nostalgic chic. I collected hand decorated cashmere sweaters, replete with satin ribbons and crystal buttons. I donned cut glass deco … Read More
What a surprise when, at The Curve Lingerie show last month, I bumped into two young designers who were just beginning their careers when they worked with me in a past life. Now, several years later, Courtney Newman and Erica Paul have propelled their personal retro style into a showcase of glamorous lingerie for women who are blessed with sexy curves. Inspired by the vintage under-things worn by burlesque stars in the 1920’s, Dirty Dolls… Read More