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
color legs via thelingerieaddict & Pyramide Eric Neveu
Without a doubt, my favorite job was being a hosiery buyer at Macy’s in the 80’s. It was a different era of merchandising then. No one signed my orders or approved my selection decisions. I was given goals and expected to meet them. When I was recruited into the position, I was directed to change the face of the department from boring beige to must have legwear. In those days … 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 Cristina Casciano-King
First men in Tights, now Dogs in Tights.
Sounds crazy, but this in fact the latest K-9 craze from China. Grab your Dog and put some pantyhose on it! Dogs, have for decades been dressed up like man’s best friend or in this case woman’s. Think dogs in coats and princess outfits- even those special shoes for when it snows…
Now they have to suffer through the … Read More
By Cristina Casiano-King
Its begining to look a lot like Christmas. As the Holiday Season is about to begin, there will be no shortage of sparkly tops and festive sweater vests. All that will be left to find will be is someone to kiss under the mistletoe.
Balancing the Sparkle in your holiday outfit can be tricky, you don’t want to end up looking like the glitter fairy threw up … Read More
By Cristina Casiano-King
Unique tights are in abundance this season with the new fall collection from Jonathan Aston. They have inspired interesting spins on their typical back seamed tights-incorporating leaves this Fall. This follows a tradition that in the past have seen many a unique design climbing up the back of legs on women around the world. In the past years everything from cards suits to buttons have been featured.… Read More
