memème, the comfortable, colorful panty brand from Europe, continues to gain traction across North America. » I want to read more and receive info from memème
NuBra, a leading producer of adhesive bras, matching seamless panties, pasties and intimate apparel accessories, will be attending the September installment of the New York MAGIC show this year. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
The You lingerie brand from Israel continues to gain traction with U.S. specialty stores “after getting applause for its products in Europe,” according to president Avishai Navon, who was at the last Curve show in New York. » I want to read more and receive info from You Lingerie
Dreamgirl has replenished several best selling styles from its 2022 Collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
MeMoi, the intimates, apparel and hosiery brand well known to consumers, and sold by thousands of retailers, from department stores to independents, has just launched a new, sexier collection: LoveMoi. » I want to read more and receive info from MeMoi
Hanes Innerwear sales rose 1.5% to $578.947 million in the first quarter, but segment operating profit sank 19.8% to $102.146 million. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanes
TomboyX, which describes itself as a “LGBTQ+ size and gender inclusive intimate and apparel brand,” launched an underwear collection with Target to celebrate Pride Month. » I want to read more and receive info from TomboyX
Candyland, which began as a lingerie, swim and exotic dancewear shop in Hallandale Beach, Florida in 2013, launched its own wholesale collection in 2020. That line is now sold to retailers in the U.S. and around the world. » I want to read more and receive info from Candyland
Positive reviews are key to the success of certain products and bras are a prime example. The Joy Bra family of wire free, seamless bras from Total Stockroom has collected wide praise from customers who write they provide a multitude of solutions and answer an array of complaints they have with traditional bras, making it the perfect addition for every store. » I want to read more and receive info from Joy Bra
Soma sales rose slightly in the first quarter to $107.420 million, compared to $106.893 million in the same period last year. Molly Langenstein, CEO of parent company Chico’s FAS noted it was the “highest first quarter sales in the brand’s history with a nearly 38% comparable sales increase over the first quarter of 2019.” » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Victoria’s Secret Q1 Sales fell 4.5% while net income plummeted 56.2%, with CEO Martin Waters pointing to “significant global headwinds and a challenging inflationary environment.” » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Delta Galil has launched an extensive Adidas men’s and women’s underwear collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
Aerie sales rose but operating income fell in the first quarter, with the intimates division of American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) pointing to weakness in swimwear as the cause. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
With fetish-inspired looks rising in popularity across the fashion landscape, Dreamgirl is ready with many ways to capitalize on the trend for retailers. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
memème, the comfortable, colorful panty brand from Europe, has been expanding in North America by offering an extremely wide variety of crisply printed images: comics, animals, flowers and psychedelic patterns and more. » I want to read more and receive info from memème
The Wacoal division that covers all of the Americas reported its best sales ever for the year ended March 31, 2022, but continues to be plagued by losses at Lively, the brand it acquired in 2019 for a startlingly high price. » I want to read more and receive info from Wacoal
Perhaps the most important question to ask — before a store buyer brings a new shapewear brand into the store — is “What do shoppers think of this product?” » I want to read more and receive info from Rago
Rago Foundations, founded in 1945, and manufacturing in its own New York-based facilities, has grown to become a prominent supplier to American intimates retailers by offering an array of unique design and performance features. » I want to read more and receive info from Rago
The Calida Group announced today that it had acquired Cosabella, revealing that the brand had 2021 sales of “$29 million and an EBITDA of $4.8 million.” » I want to read more and receive info from Cosabella
The “sexier” silhouettes in the Wood Underwear collection — the thongs and jock straps — have won a permanent place at the company, as well as with a wide range of retailers. » I want to read more and receive info from Wood Underwear
In the first quarter, Playboy earned $5.543 million on sales of $69.378 million, compared to a loss of $4.997 million on sales of $42.680 million in the same period last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Playboy
Despite the COVID onslaught, Italy based Calzedonia Group has rapidly grown its retail footprint in the U.S. to 56 intimate apparel shops since opening the very first in late 2016 in New York. The list includes 35 Intimissimi women’s lingerie stores and 21 Calzedonia shops (which offer swimwear, leggings and hosiery for men and women). » I want to read more and receive info from Calzedonia
Adore Me launched a collaboration with The Smiley Company to produce a “limited-edition collection of contemporary tops and bottoms” designed by the Yarza Twins design agency, “accented with fun colors, bold prints, and maximalist patterns.” » I want to read more and receive info from Adore Me
Meijer, the 241 store chain spread across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin, has launched a new intimate apparel house brand: Tranquil & True. » I want to read more and receive info from Meijer
ThirdLove acquired Kit Undergarments, a company founded in late 2019 by stylists Jamie Mizrahi and Simone Harouche, and “relaunched” it as “Kit Undergarments for ThirdLove” at the end of April. » I want to read more and receive info from ThirdLove
“More than ever fashion and RTW are embracing lingerie in many forms, and Dreamgirl’s upcoming Fall/Holiday/Valentines 22/23 season is not any different,” explained a company spokeswoman, as she provided a sneak preview of the new lingerie styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Many years in creation, the Joy Bra family of wire free, seamless bras from Total Stockroom is winning a place in an ever expanding number of retailers’ shops, based in large part on the enthusiastic reviews of its many consumers. » I want to read more and receive info from Joy Bra
Etam, the French lingerie brand which claims 860 boutiques in 50 countries, opened nine pop-up shops within Nordstrom stores in the U.S. and plans as many as two dozen additional free-standing stores here over the next three years. » I want to read more and receive info from Etam
Exquisite Form has added new fashion colors to both its bra and sleepwear collections. » I want to read more and receive info from Exquisite Form
memème, the exuberant panty brand from Europe, has been expanding to stores across North America since its introduction last year. » I want to read more and receive info from memème
NuBra has just added a new color to its collection of pasties: Mocha. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
According to a revised statement filed with the SEC on March 25, Playboy lost $58.106 million on sales of $95.687 million in the three months ended December 31, compared to a loss of just $512,000 on sales of $46.327 million in the same quarter last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Playboy
You Lingerie, the bra specialist that focuses on the needs of independent lingerie shops in the U.S. and Canada, has just added a new minimizer (style # 100-5100 - Tuval). » I want to read more and receive info from You Lingerie
“Brick and mortar is not dead,” declared Jeff Bradshaw, co owner of the Discount Fashion Warehouse chain of off price stores in Ohio, who has announced an aggressive plan to open new locations. “Far from it!” » I want to read more and receive info from Discount Fashion Warehouse
While many sleepwear suppliers are currently complaining that inventories are low or nonexistent due to a variety of manufacturing and shipping delays, Canada’s Claudel Lingerie took aggressive steps in recent months to ensure they would be ready for spring and summer deliveries. » I want to read more and receive info from Claudel Lingerie
Soma sales rose to $130.6 million in the three months ended January 29, 2022, compared to sales of $119.1 million in the same quarter last year. For the full year, sales jumped to $478.1 million, compared to $351.8 million in the 52 weeks ended January 30, 2021. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Aerie posted operating income of $20.946 million on sales of $428.418 million in the three months ended January 29, 2022, compared to operating income of $13.438 million on sales of $336.709 million in the same period last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
“Dreamgirl is on a mission to redefine the way women look and feel in their lingerie foundations,” explained a company spokeswoman,” describing the firm’s new Secret Attraction lingerie foundations collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Thinx, is now offering its Thinx For All period underwear at 558 Walmart stores and Walmart.com. » I want to read more and receive info from Thinx
“Our DNA is affordable , comfort and functional items,” explained Avishai Navon, president of You Lingerie, an established bra specialist that is widely popular among independent lingerie shops in both the U.S. and Canada. » I want to read more and receive info from You Lingerie
Designer Taryn Winters, who produces all her “modern luxury lingerie” in New York City, is on the cover of March BODY Magazine. The digital, page turning magazine can be found here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/5a158c9c-e58a-4bcf-9c63-182e7d10dcaa. » I want to read more and receive info from Taryn Winters
Van de Velde sales rose to 195.3 million euros (m€) (about $220 million at current exchange rates) in 2021, up 28.2% over 152.3 million euros (about $171 million) in 2020. » I want to read more and receive info from Van De Velde
Adhesive bras, and in particular NuBra bras, have gradually won a place in the repertoire of many retailers over the last 20 or so years. But not every consumer — or store owner — may know all of unique benefits and solutions that these bras offer. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Intimately, a lingerie collection designed for disabled women, announced at the start of February that it had received $1 million in funding from several investors. » I want to read more and receive info from Intimately
Designer Taryn Winters, who produces all her “modern luxury lingerie” in New York City, will be showing her collection at the upcoming Curve show. » I want to read more and receive info from Taryn Winters
Delta Galil net income in the fourth quarter jumped to $45,468,000 on record sales of $577,986,000, compared to a profit of $23,740,000 on sales of $459,679,000 in the same quarter last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
Apilat, a luxury bridal lingerie brand launched seven years ago in Kyiv, Ukraine, will present its designs at the Curve show later this month. » I want to read more and receive info from Apilat
Love and Swans offers a collection of lingerie pieces, made in Russia and often elaborately embroidered, that will be showing at the upcoming Curve show in New York. BODY publisher interviewed the brand’s Ivan Kukkoev » I want to read more and receive info from Love and Swans
Calida Group, in keeping with CEO Timo Schmidt-Eisenhart’s recent pledge to “now be looking to strategic acquisitions to further grow our strong market position in the underwear and lingerie segment,” acquired a 90% stake in German lingerie brand Erlich Textil at the start of February. » I want to read more and receive info from Calida Group
Honey Birdette will open its eighth store in the U.S., and the only one on the East Coast, at the Aventura Mall, in Aventura, Florida on February 17th. The chain currently numbers 56 locations in all according to its website. » I want to read more and receive info from Honey Birdette
On February 11, as part of New York Fashion Week, 17-year-old TikTok and Instagram personality Chloè Pearl is presenting a runway show of her new “Marie Antoinette Collection,” which includes 11 different sets. BODY publisher Nick Monjo discussed the launch with the designer. » I want to read more and receive info from Chloè Pearl
In the first nine months of its current fiscal year (April 1, 2021 to December 31), the Wacoal division that includes all the Americas recorded a sales increase to 19,331 million yen (about $166.8 million at current exchange rates), compared to 12,790 million yen (about $110.4 million) in the same period last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Wacoal
MRC Creations, in early February, took over the Frederick’s of Hollywood license that had been controlled by Naked Brand Group until the end of last year. » I want to read more and receive info from MRC Creations
Hanes Innerwear operating profit was down 30%, while sales dipped slightly, in the fourth quarter of 2021. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanes
Rigby & Peller recently closed its shop in Boston, reducing the U.S. retail lingerie chain to just three locations. » I want to read more and receive info from Rigby & Peller
Valens Lingerie is bringing Sermija, one of the key brands it has distributed in the U.S. for the past five years, to the upcoming Curve show. » I want to read more and receive info from Valens Lingerie
ThirdLove recently opened the first of four stores in California, with plans to open “many more” in the future, according to co-founder and co-CEO Heidi Zak. » I want to read more and receive info from ThirdLove
According to multiple reports (Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters and others), Kim Kardashian founded Skims raised another $240 million in late January, lifting its total funding to almost $400 million, and its valuation to $3.2 billion. » I want to read more and receive info from Slims
Fashion Nova, the fashion retailer, has been hit with another big fine by the Federal Trade Commission, this for the second time in less than two years. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Nova
Memème, a collection of brightly colored panties and crop tops from the Ukraine, is expanding its distribution to the U.S. and Canada, and planning to return to the Curve show in February, after an initial visit in August. » I want to read more and receive info from Memème
Savage X Fenty has just opened its first retail shop, this one at Fashion Show Las Vegas, with plans to open four more by the end of February. » I want to read more and receive info from Savage X Fenty
LondonEdge Ltd., the U.K. trade show group, has been placed into liquidation, which has meant the cancellation of its upcoming London (February 6 and 7), and Las Vegas (February 15 and 16) events. » I want to read more and receive info from Vegas Edge
Playboy made three appointments in mid-January including Ashley Kechter as president of global consumer goods, Megan Jordan as chief communications officer, and Julie Hastings as Honey Birdette’s CEO. » I want to read more and receive info from Playboy
Tefron earned $11,850,000 on sales of $197,834,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to net income of $2,474,000 on sales of $125,008,000 in the same period last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Tefron
Canada-based iFabric has extended its licensing agreement with Hanes for the use of the Maidenform brand on some of the products produced by its wholly owned subsidiary, Coconut Grove Pads. That division uses the label on portions of its large collection of adhesive bras, accessories and other intimate apparel solutions products. » I want to read more and receive info from iFabric
Dreamgirl’s Simply Sexy collection is “one of the most memorable collections to date,” according to a company spokesperson. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Movelle is a Poland-based bra brand, launched at the end of 2020, with an interesting, strappy, architectural style. Already sold in Europe, the company has plans to launch in the U.S. sometime this year. » I want to read more and receive info from Movelle
Love Forever is a new panty, thong and g-string collection launched in 2020 by Its4you Brands LLC, based in Orlando. The lingerie has been bought by a variety of retailers in the U.S. and Canada. » I want to read more and receive info from Love Forever
Hunkemöller, the Netherlands-based lingerie brand with about 900 stores in 20 countries, has just opened “its official webshop in the US.” » I want to read more and receive info from Hunkemoller
Livenza is a romantic Colombian lingerie brand planning to return to the upcoming Curve show in New York. » I want to read more and receive info from Livenza
Naked Brand Group has changed its name to Cenntro Electric Group Limited (CAG) after joining with the electric vehicle company just before the new year, and “has divested its FOH Online business,” which offered Frederick’s of Hollywood lingerie. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
Joanie Reznik and her husband Maurice recently founded The Morphing Company, as well as launching a new website, Morphbra.com, in a mission to provide women with more comfortable intimates and other apparel. » I want to read more and receive info from Morphbra.com
Victoria’s Secret reported on December 29 that it has accelerated plans to repurchase $250 million shares of its stock, and noted strong sales growth over the holiday season. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Shareholders at Naked Brand Group Limited “overwhelmingly approved” the acquisition of the Cenntro electric vehicle company in late December, as part of an abrupt shift that is expected to lead to the company’s exit from the lingerie business. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
First half sales jumped over 65%, and an operating loss from last year turned to a profit for Wacoal International Corp., the division which includes all of North and South America. » I want to read more and receive info from Wacoal
Dreamgirl has revealed highlights from its 2022 Simply Sexy collection which will be available in early spring. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Calida Group, which includes both the Aubade and Calida intimates divisions, reported at the end of December that it had received a “binding offer for sale of Millet Mountain Group,” a sports equipment firm which it had gradually taken over starting in 2013. » I want to read more and receive info from Calida
Andie, the direct to consumer swim and intimates brand founded in 2017, announced a new $18.5 million funding round, this on top of “more than $9 million in venture financing,” it had previously raised. » I want to read more and receive info from Andie
Soma reported a 30.2% comparable sales increase over last year’s third quarter as well as a 43.5% comparable sales increase over the third quarter of fiscal 2019. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Aerie net revenue increased 28% and operating income rose 46% in the third quarter. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
“The holidays are here and Dreamgirl is pulling out all of the bells and whistles to cater to a festive season after many have spent the last year in a half in isolation,” declared a company spokesperson. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Victoria’s Secret, which includes Pink, earned $75.213 million on sales of $1.441 billion in the quarter ended October 30, compared to a profit of $143.383 million on sales of $1.353 billion during the same thirteen weeks last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Playboy lost $7.699 million on sales of $58.356 million in the third quarter, compared with a profit of $1.266 million on sales of $35.004 million in the same three months last year, as recent acquisitions boosted sales, while profits remain elusive. » I want to read more and receive info from Playboy
NuBra’s recently launched seamless panty collection has received enthusiastic response from retailers and consumers alike, demonstrated by strong sales and glowing store reviews. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Naked Brand Group plans to join with a Hong Kong electric car company and exit the lingerie business. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
A highly profitable fitnesswear retailer, in business for 20 years, is for sale. Contact Nick Monjo at (917) 602-9430 or at Nick@fmmg.com. » I want to read more and receive info from Body Magazine
Hanes U.S. Innerwear sales jumped 25% in the quarter ended October 2, “driven by momentum in shapewear and innovation in bras and men’s underwear.” » I want to read more and receive info from Hanes
Parade Underwear, which recently landed a new, $20 million investment round, is scheduled to open a retail shop in SoHo this month. » I want to read more and receive info from Parade Underwear
La Perla lost 23.60 million euros (about $27.4 million at current exchange rates) on sales of 34.241 million euros (about $39.7 million) in the first half of 2021, compared to a loss of 41.30 million euros (about $47.9 million) on sales of 27.531 million euros (about $31.9 million) in the same period last year. » I want to read more and receive info from La Perla
MINDD, an online bra company launched in early 2020 and catering to the “D+ customer, announced a new partnership in which its products will be sold exclusively “on www.VictoriasSecret.com within the “Brands We Love” platform” as well as continuing to be sold on the MINDD website. » I want to read more and receive info from MINDD
Maurices launched a new intimate apparel collection in its over 900 stores in the U.S. and Canada, as well as on maurices.com. The retailer also added a new sleepwear collection to its website. » I want to read more and receive info from Maurices
“The happiest season of the year is here…Tis the season for gifting!” rejoiced a Dreamgirl representative. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Valens Lingerie is a distributor of luxury intimate apparel with a business strategy designed to increase the profitability of better, independent lingerie retailers in the U.S. BODY publisher Nick Monjo interviewed the company’s Tatyana Ponomareva on her unique approach. » I want to read more and receive info from Valens Lingerie
Investment bank Blackstone is buying a majority interest in Spanx, with Sara Blakely continuing to own “a significant equity stake,” and remaining to oversea operations along with her “existing senior management team.” » I want to read more and receive info from Spanx
PLBY Group is buying Dream, “a social content platform that provides creators with tools to interact directly with their fans,” and which will become the home for “Centerfold,” a new Playboy venture which, apparently, will also provide opportunities for commerce. » I want to read more and receive info from Playboy
Panty Promise is a collection of seamless, organic cotton panties launched a year ago promising “zero panty lines with a focus on feminine health & hygiene,” according to founder and designer Jessica Krupa. » I want to read more and receive info from Panty Promise
“You have never heard a bra company bragging about how great they make your back look,” declared David Berner, CFO and co-owner of Shapeez. “But that is a key element of our patented bra design, and a component to the success of our brand.” » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
The U.S. retail chain Rigby & Peller is currently down to just four locations and could soon close one of those stores according to a company executive at parent company Belgium-based Van de Velde. » I want to read more and receive info from Rigby & Peller
The New International Lingerie Show reported “over 450 buyers” from “183 accounts” attended the event September 12 and 13 at the Tuscany Hotel in Las Vegas, according to co-owner Tim McNamara. » I want to read more and receive info from New International Lingerie Show
Naked’s stock has been higher since company CEO and chairman Justin Davis-Rice announced August 20 that the company had reached a tentative agreement to partner with another “substantial” firm and was in the process of due diligence on the deal. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
Customers continue to submit five star reviews for the Comfeez bralettes that Shapeez recently introduced, as the company prepares to expand the line with a specially designed plus size collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Aerie operating income soared 132% to $70,646,000 in the quarter ended July 31, “reflecting a 21.0% operating margin.” Total net revenue rose 34% to $335,795,000 for the intimates division of American Eagle Outfitters (AEO). » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Sales at Soma, the lingerie division of Chico’s FAS, jumped 52.5% in the second quarter to $128,627,000, compared to $84,337,000 in the three months ended August 1, 2020. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Van de Velde profit in the first half of 2021 rose 266.5% to m€ 18.2 (million euros, about $21.5 million at today’s exchange rates), as sales rose 32.1% to m€ 97.6 (about $115.5 million). » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Rigby & Peller recently “permanently closed” its lingerie shop at 104 5th Avenue, between 15th and 16th Street in Manhattan, leaving the chain with just four locations in the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Chantelle is moving its U.S. headquarters out of the lingerie district at 34th Street and Madison Avenue to a location close to Grand Central Terminal. » I want to read more and receive info from Chantelle
Victoria’s Secret & Co., which includes Pink, and has now separated from Bath & Body Works, earned $151.08 million on sales of $1.614 billion in the quarter ended July 31, 2021. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
David’s Bridal has expanded the “newly launched lingerie” collection under its own Galina Signature private label brand. The group of 15 designs includes bustiers, thongs, garters, a teddy bodysuit, a push-up nightie, babydolls, chemises and slips. » I want to read more and receive info from David’s Bridal
Hanes Innerwear sales, excluding personal protection equipment (PPE), rose dramatically in the second quarter over the same periods in both 2020 and 2019. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanes
Delta Galil earned $27.27 million on sales of $455.77 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2021, compared to a loss of $53.29 million on sales of $270.95 million in the same period a year ago. » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
Splendies is an eight year old subscription underwear business that, according to founder Anthony Coombs, will bring in up to $18 million this year. BODY publisher Nick Monjo asked about the company’s start, its expansion into new categories and the addition of a new online shop. » I want to read more and receive info from Splendies
Sales at Wacoal International Corp., the Wacoal division that covers the U.S. and all of the Americas, jumped to 7,435 million yen (roughly $67.4 million at current exchange rates) in the quarter ended June 30, 2021, up from 3,404 million yen (about $30.9 million) in the same period last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Wacoal
Playboy lost $8.915 million on sales of $49.851 million in its second quarter ended June 30, compared to a loss of $3.616 million on sales of $34.557 million in the same period last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Playboy
Kaye Larcky is coming to the August Curve show in New York with a variety of bras focused on minimizers, sport bras,“Mammawear,” and everyday essentials. » I want to read more and receive info from Kaye Larcky
Embrago, a new apparel brand that allows women to forgo wearing a bra, will be showing at Curve in August, its first trade show and “national debut.” » I want to read more and receive info from Embrago
The GemBra had a dramatically successful launch on QVC, bringing in over $80,000 in sales from an initial eight minute, late night presentation in July. » I want to read more and receive info from GemBra
Noir Handmade, a higher-priced fetish, lingerie and clubwear brand, headquartered in Wroclaw, Poland, reported strong, recent growth on this side of the Atlantic. » I want to read more and receive info from Noir Handmade
Biota is a Colombia-based “ecofriendly” producer of a small collection of basics, scheduled to show at Curve in New York in August, its first ever trade show. » I want to read more and receive info from Biota
Dreamgirl has introduced its 2021/2022 Fall Holiday Valentine’s Day Collection » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
The New International Lingerie Show continues to grow, now with over 50 exhibitors signed for its event September 13 and 14 in Las Vegas, with more expected in the coming weeks. » I want to read more and receive info from The International Lingerie Show
PVH announced an extensive list beylikdüzü escort of steps it is taking, including furloughs and salary reductions, to “navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on its associates and the company’s business and financial position.” » I want to read more and receive info from Body Magazine
The L Brands board of directors has approved the previously announced separation of Victoria’s Secret and Pink into an independent, publicly traded company as of August 3rd. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
The L Brands board of directors has approved the previously announced separation of Victoria’s Secret and Pink into an independent, publicly traded company as of August 3rd. » I want to read more and receive info from Playboy
Delta Galil announced a licensing agreement to produce Adidas brand men’s and women’s underwear to launch in the spring of 2022. » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
Delta Galil has signed a licensing agreement with Wolford to produce a collection of high end lingerie and swimwear. » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
On June 14 Playboy sold 4,720,000 shares of its stock at an offering price of $46 and received net proceeds of “approximately $203.3 million (net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses).” » I want to read more and receive info from Playboy
PVH earned $99.9 million on total revenue of $2.079 billion in the quarter ended May 2, compared to a loss of $1.097 billion on revenue of $1.344 billion in the same period last year » I want to read more and receive info from PVH
Josie Natori has designed a collection of “medically superior scrubs” for Care+Wear, a medical apparel firm. » I want to read more and receive info from Natori
Delta Galil announced that it is merging Bare Necessities and Brayola, the two online intimates retailers it acquired in 2020. » I want to read more and receive info from Bare Necessities
Torrid Holdings Inc. has filed a registration statement for a “proposed initial public offering.” » I want to read more and receive info from Torrid
Shapeez is launching its first lounge and sleepwear collection: Pajameez by Shapeez. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Soma sales jumped to $106,893,000 in the quarter ended May 1, up 65% from $64,907,000 in the same period last year, and up 33% from 2019, when it reported sales of $80,081,000 in the first quarter. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
La Perla lost €136,366,000 (about $166 million at current exchange rates) on sales of €66,237,000 (about $81 million) in 2020. » I want to read more and receive info from La Perla
Aerie operating income jumped to $69.978 million on higher net revenue of $297.487 million in the quarter ended May 1, 2021 compared to an operating loss of $19.129 million on sales of $154.981 million in the same quarter last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Dreamgirl outlined the success it has had in providing bridal lingerie over the years. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Total Victoria’s Secret and Pink sales jumped to $1.554 billion in the quarter ended May 1, 2021, a gain of 74% from $893.6 million in the same period last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Naked Brand Group reported a total comprehensive loss of 72,830,000NZD (New Zealand dollars, about $52.4 million at today’s exchange rates) on total revenue of 80,039,000NZD (about $57.6 million) for the twelve months ended January 31, 2021. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
Canada based Knix Wear has just raised $53 million in investment funding, according to published reports, and is opening two retail shops in California to join shops already open in Toronto and Vancouver. » I want to read more and receive info from Knix
Dreamgirl, long known for its sexy lingerie and costumes, is adding more mainstream lingerie with the addition of a new collection: Secret Attraction. BODY publisher Nick Monjo interviewed the company’s owner, Barry Revzen. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Wacoal International Corp., the U.S. division of the Japan based firm, reported an operating loss of 914 million yen (about $8.6 million) on lower sales of 17,649 million yen (about $162 million at today’s exchange rates) for the year ended March 31, 2021. » I want to read more and receive info from Wacoal
Playboy lost $5 million on sales of $42.7 million in the quarter ended March 31, compared to a loss of $2.4 million on sales of $31.8 million in the same quarter last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Playboy
BODY publisher Nick Monjo interviewed Starline owner Rob Fitzgerald about various successes, changes and plans at the costume and lingerie producer. » I want to read more and receive info from Starline
L Brands announced today that it will separate into two independent, public companies: Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret, the latter to include Pink. The move is expected to be completed by August. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
BL Intimates, a leading intimate apparel distributor here and in Canada, has just begun distribution in the U.S. of Ilusion, a top intimate apparel brand from Mexico. » I want to read more and receive info from Ilusion
May BODY Magazine features Corin lingerie, distributed by Valens Lingerie, on the cover. For the online, page-turning version of BODY, go to the following link: https://indd.adobe.com/view/b55372f2-3c6f-4895-af37-07557fdad1b5 » I want to read more and receive info from Corin
Shapeez has just started shipping the newest version of its Comfeez: The Racerback Bralette. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
“Spring has sprung and the hot summer months will soon be upon us. This means one thing for Dreamgirl,” a company spokesperson reminded: “the launch of our 2021 Simply Sexy Catalog, filled with sexy and flirty styles in vibrant colors that will bring a sizzle to your floors and on-line sites!” » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Body Hush, the Canadian-based shapewear company, has just introduced Superior Derrière Leggings, its only style in the category. » I want to read more and receive info from Body Hush
Curve New York is planning an in-person show, August 1 and 2, at Spring Studios in lower Manhattan. The location is normally used for photo shoots. More information to follow. » I want to read more and receive info from Curve
Brooklyn Fox, the famous lingerie store in the heart of that neighborhood, is for sale. But it’s not what you think. » I want to read more and receive info from Brooklyn Fox
NuBra, a leading adhesive bra producer, is about to add the NuBra Seamless Panty in three styles: Bikini, Tanga, and Hipster Brief, according to the company’s Dennis Chen. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Jené Luciani, a widely known industry author and expert on bras, who has advised on and helped sell a wide array of intimates for various companies, is about to launch a new bra of her own: the GemBra. » I want to read more and receive info from GemBra
Corin’s best selling Virginia 871 collection is now available in a new color: Pecan. » I want to read more and receive info from Corin
Playboy Enterprises sales in the fourth quarter, jumped to $46,327,000, up from $21,239,000 in the same quarter in 2019. Significantly, sales in 2020 included revenue from Yandy.com, which Playboy acquired on the last day of 2019. » I want to read more and receive info from Playboy
Naked Brand Group has recently moved closer to transforming itself into a “pure-play e-commerce platform,” while at the same time completing “multiple strategic capital financings resulting in cash proceeds of $270 million and the elimination of all previous debt servicing obligations.” » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
Eric Ehrens, a fixture in the intimate apparel and costume industries, passed away on March 25th at the age of 71 after a long illness. » I want to read more and receive info from Eric Ehrens
BODY publisher Nick Monjo interviewed Dreamgirl owner Barry Revzen on the subject of rising lingerie producer prices. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Dreamgirl saw a surge in lingerie sales as people worked from home this past year, according to a spokesperson. “Specifically sexy lingerie and hosiery.” » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Mapalé has just introduced its Lingerie Vol. 2 2021 Collection, including “two-piece sets, baby dolls, three-piece garter sets, teddies,” with retail prices averaging from $19.95 to $39.95. » I want to read more and receive info from Mapale
In signing a contract with a U.S. based distribution service, the Calzedonia Group has taken another significant step in its expansion across the U.S. Since launching here in 2017, the company has already opened almost 50 stores, selling Intimissimi lingerie and knitwear, and Calzedonia legwear and swimwear. » I want to read more and receive info from Intimissimi
Calida underwear sales fell 3.5% in 2020, while Aubade sales dropped 11.9%. Both brands are part of Switzerland-headquartered Calida Group. » I want to read more and receive info from Calida Group
NuBra has recently launched a new business to business portal that makes it easier for its customers and representatives to manage their interactions with the company. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
The New York Post recently published an article entitled “Victoria’s Secret Has Soared In Value During The Pandemic,” quoting two stock analysts that say the business could be valued at over $4 billion. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Aerie, as it announced another sales and income jump in the fourth quarter, reported it is planning to open 50 new Aerie intimates stores and 30 Offline activewear shops this year. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
“Soma sales for the back half of fiscal 2020 were the highest in the history of the brand,” according to Molly Langenstein, CEO of parent company Chico’s FAS, speaking during the fourth quarter conference call with analysts. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Playboy acquired Yandy for $13.1 million on December 31, 2019. The deal included “substantially all of the assets and liabilities, excluding outstanding borrowings.” » I want to read more and receive info from Playboy
Aerie sales for fiscal 2020 will hit $1 billion, and the brand plans to invest heavily in new stores and digital growth, projecting fiscal 2023 sales of $2 billion and operating income of $310 million. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
L Brands revealed that it is expecting its Victoria’s Secret and Pink lingerie division will be sold or spun off as a separate company in August 2021. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
iFabric’s Coconut Grove Pads Inc. subsidiary has extended, through the end of 2021, its license and distribution agreement for the use of the Maidenform label on “intimate apparel accessories and specialty bra solutions.” » I want to read more and receive info from iFabric
BODY publisher Nick Monjo interviewed Dreamgirl owner Barry Revzen about the company’s growing hosiery collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Victoria’s Secret and Pink comparable store and direct sales fell 3% in the three months ended January 30, 2021. The results included company-operated stores in the U.S., Canada, Greater China and the U.K. (before a joint venture in which a U.K. retailer took a majority stake in operations there). » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Van de Velde earnings in 2020 fell 30.6% while sales dropped 22.1%. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Valens Lingerie, the U.S. distributor of Corin, a leading Polish brand, discussed several recent introductions to the line. » I want to read more and receive info from Corin
Figleaves.com, the U.K. based site, launched in 1998, closed permanently at the end of February. It was one of the first online stores that focused on intimate apparel and underwear. » I want to read more and receive info from Figleaves
NuBra recently launched a new addition to its adhesive bra and solutions products collection, the Nu Cami. In this interview, BODY publisher Nick Monjo talks with the company’s Dennis Chen about the product, which combines an adhesive bra with a removable lace covering. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Barry Revzen, president of Dreamgirl, recently acquired the company from the Chinese owner. In this interview, conducted in late December, BODY publisher Nick Monjo asked about the transition, the pandemic, and Halloween. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
“Fashion draws from nature, which is why the charming Margaret 718 collection includes not only floral motifs, but also an energetic and bold color reminiscent of fuchsia,” according to a spokesperson. “This is one of the most feminine of colors.” » I want to read more and receive info from Valens Lingerie
FinallyBra, a long established bra producer with strong sales, is looking to expand its wholesale business in the U.S. in 2021. In this interview, BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos discussed plans with founder Elizabeth Wang, an IT-engineer-turned CPA, who found her “ultimate passion in bra design and engineering.” » I want to read more and receive info from FinallyBra
Texco, a leading global manufacturer of hook and eye tape, has developed a new eco-friendly hook and eye line to meet the needs of their customers worldwide. » I want to read more and receive info from Texco
The Rigby & Peller store in the Oakbrook Center mall in Illinois has closed, dropping the chain to five stores in the U.S. At one time the chain, formerly known as Intimacy, had almost 20 locations here. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
The 2021 Femmy Gala has been canceled, and the February New York market “will be conducted with virtual appointments being scheduled around the previously established dates of Sunday, January 31st to Friday, February 5th,” according to the Underfashion Club.” » I want to read more and receive info from Underfashion Club
Necessities by Sherrie, a profitable and well known lingerie shop in the Atlanta area is for sale. No, the pandemic is not prompting the sale, but rather a recent change of jobs to Texas, on the part of the husband of shop owner, Sherrie Strong. » I want to read more and receive info from Necessities by Sherrie
Cindy Kelly was named president of sales at Dayleen Intimate Apparel, the company which owns the Dominique brand. She joined the company as of December 1. » I want to read more and receive info from Dayleen Intimate Apparel
FMMG Advisors is working with a number of companies that are for sale or are looking for equity partners. Several of these clients have patented or patent-pending inventions they are looking to sell or license. Find descriptions below. Contact Nick Monjo at Nick@FMMG.com or (917) 602-9340 for more information. » I want to read more and receive info from FMMG, Inc.
In the third quarter, “Aerie’s revenue increased 34%, following a 26% increase last year,” according to parent company American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), driven by 83% growth in digital revenue. Annual sales for the lingerie division should hit $1 billion this year. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Playboy Enterprises, benefiting, in part, from its 2019 acquisition of Yandy.com, reported net income of $1.266 million on sales of $35.004 million in the three months ended September 30, compared to a loss of $3.361 million on sales of $18.782 million in the same three months last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Playboy
“At Dreamgirl, one of our favorite holidays is Valentine’s Day, where all you need is your significant other to make it a very special day,” declared a company spokesperson. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
As sales for the new Comfeez bralettes from Shapeez have taken off, since it was introduced a little over a year ago, so has the number of ways customers are wearing them. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
John Mehas, CEO of Victoria’s Secret Lingerie, has been replaced by Martin Waters. Waters joined parent company L Brands in 2008 as head of its international division. Mehas had served as CEO since February, 2019. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
In the six months ended June 30, La Perla lost €41.3 million (about $48.8 million at current exchange rates) on sales of €27.5 (about $32.5 million), compared to a loss of €44.5 on sales of €40.3 in the six months ended June 30, 2019. » I want to read more and receive info from La Perla
Lady Emprezz has introduced a new panty with matching bra. » I want to read more and receive info from Lady Emprezz
Triumph Holding AG, the international lingerie giant, announced yesterday that it “will discontinue operating its North American division,” which will entail the “closure of its headquarters in New York City, as well as its own retail stores and warehouse in Canada, by the end of 2020.” » I want to read more and receive info from Triumph
Despite the pandemic, many apparel companies are prospering. And many are looking to acquire or partner with other firms to expand. Contact Nick Monjo in confidence at FMMG Advisors at Nick@FMMG.com, or (917) 602-9430. » I want to read more and receive info from FMMG Advisors
Hanes Innerwear sales, worldwide in the third quarter, were “up 8.4% over last year,” (excluding protective garments which, as a result of the pandemic, now make up a significant portion of sales for the division). Innerwear sales in the U.S., however, declined slightly in the three months ending September 26, 2020. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanes
Six month sales at Wacoal International Corp., the division that covers all of the Americas, fell 16.8% to 8,511 million Japanese yen (about $82 million at current exchange rates) as the division posted an operating loss of 915 million Japanese yen (about $8.8 million). » I want to read more and receive info from Wacoal
Comfeez bralettes, the latest introduction from Shapeez, are not only getting great reviews from consumers, as we noted in an article in BODY in August, but also now from retail store owners. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Oh La La Cheri is working on something new: a loungewear collection that will launch in the next couple of months for late spring delivery. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Daisy Corsets has “become a very established face mask company in the seven months that we have been in this market,” according to co-owner Jennifer Reynolds. “With one of the largest collections of wholesale face masks on the market.” » I want to read more and receive info from Daisy Corsets
Playboy Enterprises Inc. revealed it lost $6.203 million in the first six months of 2020 on revenue of $66.3 million. The figures were included in an SEC filing by Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp., the public company with which Playboy is planning to merge. » I want to read more and receive info from Playboy
Charlotte Catanzaro, the designer behind Impudique, has a new intimates collection, L’Insolente (The Insolent). In it she offers lingerie, and, for the first time, shapewear. » I want to read more and receive info from Impudique
Better than anticipated sales volume at Dreamgirl has caused the company to switch from shipping by freighter to jet for some styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Yandy.com’s parent, Playboy Enterprises, announced today a deal that will return the famous brand to the public market, trading on the Nasdaq. » I want to read more and receive info from Yandy.com
Yet another Rigby & Peller store has permanently closed, this one at the King of Prussia mall in Pennsylvania. This reduces the chain to just six stores in the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Dreamgirl revealed many of the fashion trends that will lead the brand during the upcoming season. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Maurice Reznik has just launched a new company: The Only Facemask, offering five distinctly different styles, ranging in price from $4 to $19. » I want to read more and receive info from The Only Facemask
In late September the Wall Street Journal ran an article posing a question in the headline, “Will Working From Home Kill the Bra Forever?” » I want to read more and receive info from Wall Street Journal
Monique Morin, the designer behind the eponymous lingerie collection designed to flatter a variety of different body types, while at the same time looking good from all angles (not just the front), has just added plus sizes. » I want to read more and receive info from Monique Morin
PVH second quarter revenue decreased 33% to $1.581 billion, as the company reported a net loss of $51.7 million. Last year the company made $193.1 million on revenue of $2.249 billion in the three months ended August 4, 2019. » I want to read more and receive info from PVH
Corin, the Polish bra brand distributed in the U.S. by Valens Lingerie, now offers two version of its popular Virginia bra, model 21871, a wireless bra designed for everyday wear or exercising; and model 20871, an ultra-lightweight nursing bra. » I want to read more and receive info from Valens Lingerie
A key determining factor for a retailer contemplating the addition of a new bra to their store is the experience other stores have had with that brand. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Mapalé has taken steps to make a portion of its lingerie more sustainable by adding a capsule collection that uses Repreve lace made from recycled fibers. » I want to read more and receive info from Mapale
Aerie sales jumped 32% to $250 million in the quarter ended August 1, “despite the impact of stores closures as nearly 70% of the revenue” was generated online, according to Jay Schottenstein, CEO of parent company American Eagle Outfitters (AEO). Aerie’s orders placed on its e-commerce channels rose 113% in the period. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
The Rigby & Peller store at Tysons Corner Center in McLean, Virginia has permanently closed, dropping the chain to just seven stores in the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Delta Galil’s CEO, Isaac Dabah, confirmed to BODY that the Bare Necessities current team will remain in place now that it is under his company’s control. » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
Second quarter sales at Soma fell 15.3% to $84.337 million, down from $99.623 million in the three months ended August 3, 2019. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Bare Necessities, the online intimates retailer, is changing hands again. Delta Galil announced on August 25 it had signed a deal to acquire the store, which had just been bought by Walmart in October, 2018. » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
Victoria’s Secret and Pink second quarter sales in the United States and Canada fell 39% to $977.5 million, compared to $1.606 billion in the three months ended August 3, 2019. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Delta Galil reported a loss of $53.3 million in the three months ending June 20, as sales fell 27% to $270.9 million. In the same period last year the company had net income of $5.1 million on sales of $373.9 million. » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
Dreamgirl has been acquired by Barry Revzen, who has been CEO/president for almost three years, along with Alma Canjura and Fernando Garcia (long time employees) who are now partners in the company. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Now that the new Comfeez bralettes from Shapeez have been sold for a while, consumer reviews have started coming in — and they are running strongly positive. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Polish fashion brand Ewa Bien is now selling in a growing number of American stores, after its debut here at a recent trade show. » I want to read more and receive info from Valens Lingerie
Retailers have reported a variety of experiences during the current pandemic. Karen Esposito of In The Mood Intimates located in Fairfield, Connecticut was interviewed by BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos. » I want to read more and receive info from In The Mood
Coping during the Covid19 shutdown and related restrictions has taken many different forms. In this interview, BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos interviewed Mary Jordan of Bra La La, an intimates store in Fulton, Maryland. » I want to read more and receive info from Bra La La
Wonderform Intimates, a brand launched in Montreal in 1949, continues to prosper by focusing on “affordable lingerie for women,” according to the company’s Amanda Petriello. » I want to read more and receive info from Wonderform
Hanes second quarter net income jumped 7.8%, as sales only dipped slightly. Earnings rose because of its “ability to pivot to production and sales of personal protective garments (face masks and medical gowns) combined with relatively strong apparel performance in pandemic conditions, including 68% sales growth in the online channel.” » I want to read more and receive info from Hanes
NuBra, a leading adhesive bra producer, made what many might consider an unusual decision when it began manufacturing its patented bras almost 20 years ago: it decided to make them in the U.S. And it still does so today. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Second quarter sales for Victoria’s Secret and Pink are expected to be down about 40% due to pandemic-forced store closures, while direct channel sales “are up significantly versus last year,” according to parent company L Brands. Results will be announced in mid August. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Swiss-based Calida Group reported a loss of 9.8 million Swiss francs (about $10.8 million at current exchange rates) in the first half, as sales fell 18.8% to 146.2 million Swiss francs (about $160.4 million) compared to 180.0 million Swiss francs (about $199.9 million) during the same period in 2019. » I want to read more and receive info from Calida Group
“Dreamgirl launched its Fall/Holiday 2020/2021 Collection, this month to a fantastic response,” according to a company spokesperson. “The orders have been so strong that we immediately sold out of certain items and rushed to reorder…. something we didn’t think would happen during these difficult times.” » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
La Senza has apparently permanently closed all but 74 of its company-owned stores in Canada, and all but one in the U.S., according to a review of locations listed on its website at the end of July. » I want to read more and receive info from La Senza
BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos interviewed lingerie designer Monique Morin about her collection and how she is coping with the pandemic. » I want to read more and receive info from Monique Morin
The annual loss (fiscal year May 2019 to April 2020) at Wolford jumped to €27.42 million (about $31.8 million at current exchange rates) up from €11.10 million (about $12.9 million) for the previous year (2018/19). » I want to read more and receive info from Wolford
Recommendations from actual customers are an important part of the buying process for consumers. And for store owners, offering products that achieve the highest praise are a key element in establishing and maintaining a loyal consumer base. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
In the first quarter, Delta Galil lost $30.509 million on sales of $332.683 million compared to a profit of $3.029 million on sales of $365.375 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2019. » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
HanesBrands named Stephen Bratspies its new CEO and board member, effective August 3, 2020. Most recently, he was chief merchandising officer at Walmart. » I want to read more and receive info from HanesBrands
(The effects of the pandemic have been widespread. An interesting article provide by Dreamgirl describes some of the new ways in which the company is interacting with staff, suppliers, customers and even its photographers and models). » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
(With the forced temporary closure of thousands of intimate apparel brick and mortar stores this year, retailers have realized the need to upgrade their online presence. One industry executive who is ideally positioned to provide advice in this area is Tatyana Ponomareva, founder and owner of the lingerie distributor, Valens Capital Group, as well as the Bra Spectrum lingerie shop in Pennsylvania. In the article below she provides her take on the online environment. Her company also offers web development services, specifically adapted to the needs of the independent lingerie retailer. Contact: Info@ValensLingerie.com or (610) 400-8460). » I want to read more and receive info from Valens Lingerie
As stores re-open and consumer demand builds across the country, “we have seen a very large increase in domestic private label business,” declared Sumiyyah Rasheed of Ann Nahari. The firm operates a production facility in Georgia. » I want to read more and receive info from Ann Nahari
Dreamgirl has just converted all of its packaging to a sustainable format. BODY Publisher Nick Monjo interviewed president Barry Revzen. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
PVH lost $1.097 billion as pandemic-impacted revenue declined 43% to $1.344 billion in the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2020. That’s compared to a profit of $81.6 million on revenue of $2.356 billion during the same period last year. » I want to read more and receive info from PVH
Obsessive, the Polish intimates brand, has recently added a collection of bath and body products designed to coordinate with its lingerie. » I want to read more and receive info from Obsessive
With stores reopening across North America, and shoppers looking for something new, Shapeez is ready with the latest addition to its collection of back-smoothing bras: the Comfeez Racerback bralette. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
iFabric lost Can$479,436 (about $353,000 at current exchange rates) on sales of Can$2,252,090 (about $1,660,000) in the quarter ended March 31, 2020, compared to a loss of Can$386,944 on sales of Can$2,503,793 in the same quarter last year. » I want to read more and receive info from iFabric
L Brands placed Victoria’s Secret’s U.K. division into a form of bankruptcy. The move did not warrant a press release or even an SEC filing by the parent company. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
With stores closed for much of the period, Soma’s sales fell 19% to $64,907,000 for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, down from $80,081,000 in the same three months last year. Meanwhile, online sales stayed strong. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Despite the pandemic, Aerie’s revenue decreased just 2% in the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2020. Meanwhile, “digital demand, as measured by ordered sales,” rose 75% for the lingerie division of American Eagle Outfitters. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos interviewed Tanya Re, who owns the TLC lingerie shop in Montana with partner Lisa Cetrone, about her retail experiences during the early days of the pandemic. The shop has been in Billings for over 27 years and at the current location for 12. » I want to read more and receive info from TLC
“Chill in comfort,” is the message from Youmita to all those women still under quarantine looking for affordable sleepwear, loungewear and robes. » I want to read more and receive info from Youmita
“For decades, we asked women to have the perfect body to fit into ideal clothes,” began Monique Morin in a recent discussion with BODY. “Obviously, it should be the other way around. We need well-made lingerie that enhance the body.” » I want to read more and receive info from Monique Morin
As it reported first quarter results, L Brands revealed it is planning to close approximately 250 Victoria’s Secret stores across North America over the next several months, as well as significantly more in 2021 and 2022. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
La Perla Fashion Holding reported a huge net loss for 2019, as sales dropped 19.2% during the year. In 2018 the company had reported a sizable net profit. » I want to read more and receive info from La Perla
As stores are now reopening across the country, following the government mandated closures due to the pandemic, intimate apparel wholesalers are ramping up efforts to meet the rising demand. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Ohio’s nine-location Discount Fashion Warehouse reported that in the first five days since it reopened (following the closure mandated by the state due to the pandemic), sales have been running 62% ahead of the same period last year on a sales per hour basis. » I want to read more and receive info from Discount Fashion Warehouse
Sales for the year ended March 31, 2020 at the U.S. division of Wacoal rose modestly while operating income plummeted. One factor in the decline was an $11.5 million dollar operating loss at the company’s recently acquired Lively brand. » I want to read more and receive info from Wacoal
Naked Brand Group just signed a renewal licensing agreement for Frederick’s of Hollywood that significantly restricts its use of the name. At the same time it is known that label owner Authentic Brand Group (ABG) has recently discussed wholesale use of the FOH license with many other companies. » I want to read more and receive info from Frederick’s of Hollywood
Naked Brand Group Limited reported dramatically shrinking sales and growing losses for the year ended January 31, 2020 (which it calls its fiscal 2020). » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
As part of the response to the pandemic, intimate apparel companies large and small have responded by creating masks and other personal protection equipment. Trousseau Lingerie in Vienna, VA jumped in by sewing its own versions of masks which it donates to health care workers and anyone else in need. BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos interviewed owners Sarah and Michael Wiener. » I want to read more and receive info from Trousseau Lingerie
L Brands today announced “a mutual agreement with Sycamore Partners to terminate their previously announced transaction,” in which Sycamore was to purchase a 55% stake in its Victoria’s Secret businesses. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Mapalé has just added a collection of masks to its extensive line of lingerie, resort, swim, active and lounge designs. » I want to read more and receive info from Mapale
“We are all severely challenged by the coronavirus pandemic. Everyone in the lingerie and swim business, just like the rest of America,” declared Nicolas Attard, the owner of Oh La La Cheri. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Soak Wash, which produces a collection of apparel washing products, has just added “a new hand sanitizer spray for its B2B channel.” » I want to read more and receive info from Soak Wash
Corin, the leading Polish producer, will soon ship “a wonderful addition to its Virginia collection that our clients have been waiting for: a no wire spacer cup bra,” declared Tatyana Ponomareva of Valens lingerie, Corin’s U.S. distributor, and the owner of the Pennsylvania specialty shop, Bra Spectrum. » I want to read more and receive info from Corin
Online retailer Fashion Nova “will pay $9.3 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it didn’t properly notify consumers and give them the chance to cancel their orders when it failed to ship merchandise in a timely manner, and that it illegally used gift cards to compensate consumers for unshipped merchandise instead of providing refunds.” » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Nova
Claire Chambers, who founded Journelle in 2007, and later sold the lingerie chain to Triumph in 2012, has been appointed chief commercial officer at lifestyle and home space company Food52. » I want to read more and receive info from Journelle
Sycamore Partners sent a notice today to L Brands stating it was terminating its agreement to acquire a 55% interest in Victoria’s Secret. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Cardin Krummel, who worked for almost two decades as a sales executive at Dominique Intimates, passed away on March 17. » I want to read more and receive info from Dominique Intimates
Bra maker Shapeez, has converted its factories to the production of face masks, using facilities that would otherwise have remained closed during the Coronavirus crisis. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
“LoveSuze is an intimate apparel brand in which a woman’s sexiest lingerie is also her most comfortable,” founder Suzanne Macbale said of the collection she launched in 2018. » I want to read more and receive info from LoveSuze
In early January Hanes announced it had won a “favorable judgment from the Nanjing Intermediate People’s Court in a trademark infringement case involving its Champion brand in China.” » I want to read more and receive info from Noir Handmade
“Since your last intro article of our brand, we have grown tremendously,” declared Beverly Hills Naughty Girl CEO Isaac Cohen. » I want to read more and receive info from Beverly Hills Naughty Girl
VictoriasSecret.com reopened for online business on Thursday, March 26. On Thursday March 19, both Victoria’s Secret and Pink had closed their online stores through March 29. That came shortly after both brands had said they were closing their brick and mortar stores until March 30. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
The leaders of Corin, the Polish bra producer, recently demonstrated their special commitment to breast care with the establishment of The Healthy Bust Foundation in September, 2018. » I want to read more and receive info from Corin
The French brand Lise Charmel is working to “get back on track” after a devastating ransomeware attack in November, 2019 according managing director Olivier Piquet. The cyber assault was followed by the incapacitation of the company for several weeks and then a reorganization filing in a French court on February 27th. » I want to read more and receive info from Lise Charmel
Calida underwear and intimates sales rose 0.8% in 2019, while at sister lingerie brand Aubade sales slipped 2.7%. Both are divisions of Swiss-based Calida Group, which recently released its annual report. » I want to read more and receive info from Calida Group
Van de Velde sales fell 4.7% in 2019, to 195.5 million euros (about $216 million at current exchange rates), from 205.2 million euros (about $227 million) in 2018. In addition, sales at its Rigby & Peller stores in the U.S. continued to slide. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Soma’s comparable store sales jumped 9.4% in the thirteen weeks ended February 1, 2020, while comps for the entire fiscal year were up 8.8%. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Aerie comparable sales jumped 26% in the fourth quarter and 20% for the year ended February 1, 2020. It marked the “fifth straight year of double-digit sales growth” as well as a “28% sales increase” over fiscal 2018, according to Jen Foyle, global brand president for the intimates division of American Eagle Outfitters. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
It’s a complaint that store personnel hear over and over from customers. “The straps dig into my shoulders.” “The wires poke.” “The band digs into my back.” “The first thing I do when I get home is take off this bra!” » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Mapalé has just published its 2020 Vol. II Lingerie Collection catalog, due to be sent out at the end of March, featuring a wide array of styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Mapalé
Obsessive, a 14-year-old sexy Polish lingerie brand, is expanding across North America with an aggressive plan that includes three distribution arrangements and a first trade show appearance (organized by Valens Lingerie) at the upcoming New International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas, March 16 through 18, 2020, at the Tuscany Suites & Casino in Las Vegas. BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos interviewed the company’s European regional sales director, Karol Macherzyński. » I want to read more and receive info from Obsessive
The relaunch of the famous Huit lingerie brand has been going well. Souad Sinia, the label’s new French born owner, has been “very pleased with the retailer reaction to the collection.” » I want to read more and receive info from Huit
Monique Morin, an experienced lingerie designer, has created an eponymous collection that differentiates itself in several ways. » I want to read more and receive info from Monique Morin
Corin, a leading Polish producer, has introduced a new wire-free version to its popular “Virginia” line of bras. » I want to read more and receive info from Corin
Playboy Enterprises, which today announced “a corporate repositioning to establish its parent company as PEI Holdings,” confirmed that PEI had recently acquired Phoenix-based Yandy.com, the online intimates and sexy costume retailer. » I want to read more and receive info from PEI Holdings
Clint McKinlay recently took over as CEO at Ruby Ribbon, replacing Anna Zornosa, who was also the company’s founder. » I want to read more and receive info from Ruby Ribbon
Adore Me has just introduced Joyja period panties, which it describes as “an inclusive and affordable brand of period panties working to improve the access of period products for menstruating people in the U.S. living below the poverty line.” » I want to read more and receive info from Adore Me
With the current market focus on finding great value and sharp pricing, Youmita Lingerie has been wining new customers in the U.S. and Canada. » I want to read more and receive info from Youmita
Axami, a Poland-headquartered producer of lingerie for almost two decades, has recently been expanding its business in the U.S. and Canada. BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos interviewed Leader Sales Manager Urszula Kanoza about the brand and its strategy. » I want to read more and receive info from Axami
Caprice, a lingerie maker which claims to be the market leader in Panama, was at the recent Curve show in New York, looking to begin distribution in North America. » I want to read more and receive info from Caprice
Sustainability is the most important new consideration in the production of apparel, and Texco, a leading global manufacturer of hook and eye tape, has taken a lead role. » I want to read more and receive info from Texco
Naked Brand Group has taken dramatic steps to raise cash and reduce expenses in recent weeks, including the surprising sale of the Naked brand name itself. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
Frederick’s of Hollywood is debuting its spring 2020 lingerie collection on Tuesday with a series of striking photos produced and released in a publicity campaign by the brand owner, Authentic Brand Group (ABG). » I want to read more and receive info from Frederick’s of Hollywood
Last year Souad Sinai, the French born owner of the Absolutely Lingerie distributorship, acquired Huit, the famous lingerie label, vowing to restore it to its former prominence. » I want to read more and receive info from Huit
Dreamgirl’s recently published 2020 Collection Catalog runs over 200 pages and contains new as well as the company’s “most loved styles across all of our product categories, and offering an array of colors for a full year of newness for our customers websites and selling floor,” according to a spokesperson. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Axami has launched a new intimates collection, Malaga Loca, “a fresh and airy group for spring,” according to a company spokesperson. » I want to read more and receive info from Axami
Crisscross Intimates has enhanced and expanded its luxe post-surgical and active intimate apparel line to offer “private label to healthcare organizations and e-retailers and introduces new 2020 designs,” according to Jean Criss, designer and founder. » I want to read more and receive info from Crisscross
Obsessive, a well established sexy Polish lingerie collection, has just formed three distribution arrangements in North America as part of an aggressive expansion plan. » I want to read more and receive info from Obsessive
Entos Lingerie, a new Mexican lingerie brand, is coming to Curve New York, its first international show after exhibiting previously at Mexico Bridal Fashion. » I want to read more and receive info from Entos Lingerie
Mary Young, an eponymous collection launched in 2014, will be exhibiting at Curve in February, after having previously “shown at Capsule in NYC.” » I want to read more and receive info from Mary Young
Jo Rossell is a U.K. brand, launched in 2016, that will be exhibiting at Curve in February, its first U.S. trade show. » I want to read more and receive info from Jo Rossell
Dora Larsen, a London-based brand that has already achieved significant distribution in North America, plans to exhibit for the first time at Curve New York this February. » I want to read more and receive info from Dora Larsen
Ame Nue Intimates is an Australian label, established in 2018 by Mira Vukovic and Pollyanna McNutt, designers with over 40 years experience between them. The collection will exhibit at its first U.S. trade show, Curve, in New York this February. » I want to read more and receive info from Ame Nue Intimates
Well over 30 million NuBra adhesive bras have been sold since the company patented its first styles and began selling them in 2002. And from the earliest days, the company also began to field requests from a wide range of stylists seeking one version or another to dress their celebrity clients, according to the company. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Naked Brand Group Limited sales plunged to 42,094,000 New Zealand dollars ($27.6 million) in the first six months of 2019, down 26% from 56,750,000 New Zealand dollars ($37.2 million) in the same six months in 2018. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
Omnia Intimates is a new intimate apparel producer from a team of founders with decades of experience in the field. » I want to read more and receive info from Omnia Intimates
Parfait’s AW 2020 focuses on “both beauty and comfort, with the use of intricate laces, stretch satins and soft modals,” according to a company spokesman. » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
Tatyana Ponomareva, co-owner of Valens Lingerie, reported that one of the distributorship’s most popular offerings currently is the Sienna Collection from Polish bra producer Corin. » I want to read more and receive info from Valens Lingerie
Last summer, Barry Revzen, CEO of Dreamgirl, visited a number of intimate apparel and costume factories in China and provided his observations in an interview with BODY publisher Nick Monjo. Revzen was back in China in November and here provides an updated report. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Aerie third quarter sales jumped 26% as its comparable store comps rose 20% and the lingerie brand added 24 new stores while closing only one. Merchandise margins also rose. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Rigby & Peller recently “permanently closed” its store on Third Avenue and 62nd Street in Manhattan, reducing the chain (which was formerly known as Intimacy) to just eight stores across the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from Rigby & Peller
Corin, the Polish lingerie producer, has introduced a “new generation,” ultra light, bra, the Virginia, style number 17871. » I want to read more and receive info from Corin
Youmita Lingerie, a brand established in 2005, has been gradually expanding in the U.S., with a “range of products, from bras and bralettes, panties, shapewear, lingerie, basics, seamless, accessories and some seasonal things like sleepwear,” according to the company’s Jason Kim. » I want to read more and receive info from Youmita Lingerie
Soma is on a roll, with comparable sales jumping 11.3% in the third quarter, after a similar jump of 10.9% in the second quarter and a 3.4% rise in the first quarter. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
NuBra will soon begin distribution of a new catalog, its first since 2013. This latest inventory reveals just how many styles, sizes and accessories the adhesive bra producer offers, as well as how the collection continues to grow. » I want to read more and receive info from Bragel
With many of the largest intimates brands now selling direct to consumers, and with many retail stores rebelling at the idea of becoming mere showrooms for — but not actual sellers of — those brands, a new question has emerged: “Can a lingerie store succeed without a major brand?” Exploring this question, BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos interviewed Tatyana Ponomareva, owner of one specialty shop, Bra Spectrum. » I want to read more and receive info from Valens Lingerie
Two French brands, Patrice Catanzaro, the well-know fetish label, and Impudique by Charlotte Catanzaro, the new elaborate and sexy line, will both be showing a selection of styles for the first time at MAGIC. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
Mapalé’s Holiday styles rank “among our top-selling pieces,” of all, so again this year the company is putting an emphasis on the season, and offering a wide collection of related intimates. » I want to read more and receive info from Mapalé
Hot Flowers is a long-established Brazilian producer of intimate apparel and related products, that is expanding its sales in the U.S. BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos interviewed the company’s Alex Enumo (alex@hotflowersusa.com, 954 762 7933). » I want to read more and receive info from Hot Flowers
La Perla Fashion Holding N.V. sales fell 32.2%, while losses increased slightly during the first six months of 2019, as the recently consolidated company has taken a range of steps to reorganize, focus and strengthen its operations. » I want to read more and receive info from La Perla
The New International Lingerie Show (NILS) has announced that its Spring 2020 show will run March 16 through 18, 2020 at the Tuscany Suites & Casino in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from New International Lingerie Show
Two long time fashion stylists have launched The Kit, a line of intimates and solutions products, selling at thekitundergarments.com. » I want to read more and receive info from The Kit
Hanky Panky named Brenda Berger co-CEO in early October. The other co-CEO is the company’s founder, Lida Orzeck, who previously served as the sole CEO. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanky Panky
Dreamgirl’s Fall Holiday collection was inspired by “the magical city of lights,” according to a spokesperson, with selected pieces “shot throughout the streets of Paris” » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
V Shape Moulders Ltd., a Kowloon-based maker of bra cups, has sued ThirdLove, Inc. for breach of contract, claiming that the bra company asked it to copy the foam cups in a Chantelle bra, and then took those “confidential” designs and prototypes to another cup maker to “copy and produce.” » I want to read more and receive info from ThirdLove
Victoria’s Secret has launched another collaboration with an independent lingerie designer, this time with Bluebella, the sexy and dramatic UK brand. » I want to read more and receive info from Bluebella
Interfiliere NY opens October 16th and runs for two days in the River Pavilion at Manhattan’s Javits Center. “70 Exhibiting mills” will host a promised “600+ attendees” made up exclusively of “intimate apparel, swimwear and athleisure buyers,” according producer Eurovet Americas. » I want to read more and receive info from Eurovet
Managers of the Altitude Intimates Spring 2020 show announced, in late September, that all its “pipe and drape” booths were “sold out,” with other locations at the show still available. » I want to read more and receive info from Altitude Intimates
Glamorise and Amazon have launched a joint collection of bras under the MxG label, described as “a Mae and Glamorise Collaboration.” Mae is the Amazon house brand that offers a wide variety of underwear and apparel on the company’s website. » I want to read more and receive info from Glamorise
A key to the best physical and emotional recovery from breast augmentation surgery is wearing the right bra to wear after the procedure. Ipomia, the lingerie company from Sweden, was founded to provide just such products. » I want to read more and receive info from Ipomia
A domestic producer of plus size intimates, Ann Nahari has been winning many new specialty store customers in recent years. BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos interviewed the company’s Sumiyyah Rasheed. » I want to read more and receive info from Ann Nahari
For Love & Lemons, the luxury apparel brand, has created a special lingerie collection of a few dozen pieces that has just launched at Victoria’s Secret. » I want to read more and receive info from For Love & Lemons
ThreeGun, a Chinese underwear brand that claims to have “ranked first for market share in China for 23 consecutive years,” showed its Spring/Summer 2020 collection during the recent New York Fashion Week. » I want to read more and receive info from ThreeGun
The Wall Street Journal picked up on a recent, original article on Vox, which reported instances of “bullying by the male co-CEO that are at odds with ThirdLove’s progressive, for-women-by-women positioning,” as well as key staff departures. » I want to read more and receive info from ThirdLove
In late August, Savage X Fenty, Rihanna’s lingerie brand, received around $50 million in new investment capital according to the The Wall Street Journal. And, early this month she presented a monster fashion / music event that defined how to achieve social acceptance even with a glossy, sexy lingerie show. » I want to read more and receive info from Savage X Fenty
For years Mapalé has offered highly successful collections of “lingerie, clubwear, fantasy wear, resort and swim,” as co-owner Angela Tobon has described it, but not very many plus styles. That has now changed. » I want to read more and receive info from Mapale
Aerie comparable store sales rose 16% in the second quarter following a 27% increase in the same quarter last year. This marked the 19th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth for the brand. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Soma reported “10.9% comparable sales growth in the second quarter, the brand’s best comparable sales performance in four years,” enthused Bonnie Brooks, CEO of parent company Chico’s FAS. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
For the first time, the Vibrant Body Company collection of bras and intimates is being offered exclusively to specialty stores. “At Vibrant Body Company we aspire to change the way women think and feel about their breasts, their bras and their first layers,” explained Michael Drescher, Vibrant’s founder and CEO. » I want to read more and receive info from Vibrant Body
The New International Lingerie Show (NILS) is about to hold its fourth event since its relaunch, this at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas, September 9 through 11. » I want to read more and receive info from New International Lingerie Show
Under a new program, Kohl’s will be offering a selection of Adore Me intimate apparel products on its website and “more than 50” of its 1159 physical stores in the U.S. “beginning mid-October 2019.” » I want to read more and receive info from Adore Me
Laura Corcoran has returned to BL Intimates as corporate account manager for the Exquisite Form brand of lingerie and sleepwear. » I want to read more and receive info from BL Intimates
Barry Revzen, CEO of Dreamgirl, recently visited a number of intimate apparel factories in China, and returned with a lot to say about the effects of president Trump’s policy of taxing that country’s imports. A manufacturing and importing specialist, with decades of experience, Revzen lived in China for years and has traveled there repeatedly. He has visited hundreds of factories during his career. BODY publisher Nick Monjo interviewed him just after he returned from his latest trip, and on the day before Trump announced he would extend (on September 1st) the tariffs to cover another $300 billion of imports, a move that will expand taxes to cover almost everything shipped from China to the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Maurice Reznik this afternoon sent an email to associates in the industry announcing he “will be leaving Delta Galil, effective August 9th to focus on a new business venture.” » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
The OffPrice Show, to be held August 10-13, will have at least 99 companies showing products in the underwear, hosiery, sleepwear, swim and related categories. » I want to read more and receive info from The OffPrice Show
ThirdLove, the online lingerie retailer, today opens its first physical store, this at 347 West Broadway in SoHo in Manhattan. » I want to read more and receive info from ThirdLove
Four new Gilly Hicks by Hollister pop-up shops have just been opened by Abercrombie & Fitch, as the company expands the gradual relaunch of its intimates brand. The stores join two other existing stand alone locations. » I want to read more and receive info from Gilly Hicks
Founded in 1956 by Andy Lau, Clover Group has grown to become a leading producer of intimate apparel. Based in Hong Kong, and with production facilities in China as well as other key countries, the company supplies a wide range of customers. Clients range from some of the largest names, such as Victoria’s Secret, Aerie and Under Armour, and include a variety of other labels of different sizes. » I want to read more and receive info from Clover Group
“Fresh Active-Wear Wash is another clever science-based Fashion Wash from The Forever Group that targets the challenge of odor build-up in such items as sport bras, yoga wear, athletic apparel and undergarments.” » I want to read more and receive info from The Forever Group
Studio Pia is returning to the Curve show in New York with a spring/summer 2020 collection that includes: “two embroidery heavy ranges, Sirena and Naida, and a luxury silk shapewear range, Petra,” according to designer and founder Pia Conaghan. » I want to read more and receive info from Studio Pia
Heist, the UK-based tights, shapewear and hosiery firm, has launched “The Nude Project,” under which it will share its research on skin colors. » I want to read more and receive info from Heist
Transparency Market Research (TMR) has published a report stating “the global lingerie market is likely to be worth $55.83 billion by 2024” up from $33.18 billion in 2015. » I want to read more and receive info from Transparency Market Research
My Size, Inc., a developer and creator of smartphone measurement solutions, recently announced it is adding functionality to MySizeID, its “smart measurement application for online retail, that will enable consumers to accurately measure their bra and cup size when shopping for undergarments and lingerie.” » I want to read more and receive info from My Size
Adore Me has launched a digital promotional campaign, “Adore Me Adores You,” featuring trans gender activist and author Gigi Gorgeous, benefiting the Trans Wellness Center and focusing on the WorldPride event. » I want to read more and receive info from Adore Me
At least one familly member behind the Cosabella brand and retail store is now an owner of the Journelle brand and its chain of four retail shops, one in Manhattan and one in Chicago. » I want to read more and receive info from Journelle
The troubled story of Huit, the French lingerie and swim brand, may have just turned a lot sweeter as its new American owner has an aggressive plan to return the brand to prominence. » I want to read more and receive info from Absolutely Lingerie
The launch of Daisy Corset’s new collection of Body Harnesses has been “nothing short of exciting,” according to co-owner Jennifer Reynolds. » I want to read more and receive info from Daisy Corset
‘Seductive Women’ is the “continuation of our first ‘Hot Sevilla’,” collection stated a spokesperson describing the latest group from Axami. » I want to read more and receive info from Axami
Parfait has hired Gordon Payne as a sales executive “managing both specialty and key corporate accounts in various states including Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Mississippi.” » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
For Spring/Summer 2020 Parfait’s “silhouettes throughout both the lingerie and swim collections feel like an ode to the Hollywood Old Glam era with the beautiful and colorful boudoir style taking center stage.” » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
Lydia Padulo, formerly president of the intimates firm Vestiny International, has joined The New International Lingerie Show (NILS) to manage sales of exhibition space for the twice per year event in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from New International Lingerie Show
Shapeez will soon launch a new wholesale web portal to allow retailers to place and track orders as well as see, in real time, the availability of the various products in the company’s collection. Further, wholesales can access media, style sheets and other product information. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Launched in 2016, Elissa Poppy is a lingerie and apparel brand that creates all its styles from latex. The company will be exhibiting at the upcoming New York Curve show. Owner and head designer Elissa Grainger’s catwalk collection in the London Graduate Fashion Week 2015 was featured by Vogue and trend forecaster WGSN, and consumer interest grew from there. BODY publisher Nick Monjo questioned the designer for this interview. » I want to read more and receive info from Elissa Poppy
Since NuBra patented its first adhesive bra and launched the product in 2002, the company has made design improvements and added several new styles on its way to selling “over 30 million.” One of the most significant changes over the following years has been the addition of larger and larger cup sizes. In this interview, BODY publisher Nick Monjo questioned the company’s Daren Peng about this trend. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Dominique has just added 30 inch bands to its popular Jilian Wire Free Minimizer Bra style 6800 bra. The new band sizes are 30B, 30C and 30D. » I want to read more and receive info from Dominique
Declining sales and comps at Victoria’s Secret and Pink, as well as an odd conference call, marked the first quarter financial release by parent company L Brands. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Shapeez is about launch the long version of its Comfeez bralette, following the successful introduction of its Comfeez short. The new style will soon be on the website and begin shipping to stores. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Gihan Gabor has been named national sales manager at Dreamgirl International. She will be responsible for all sales including Dreamgirl brand lingerie and costumes, as well as the company’s various private programs. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Underwear Jeopardy! Don’t want to play? Well, give it your best shot ‘cause you are already in the game even if you don’t want to admit it. » I want to read more and receive info from Amazon
Mapalé is introducing a new packaging concept, with “a new and improved box [that] features reinforced cardboard, informative icons, superb trendy look and superior quality overall,” according to co-owner Angela Tobon. » I want to read more and receive info from Mapale
Uncommon Sense is a new “digital-first lingerie lifestyle brand” from Retailwinds (formerly known as New York & Company, Inc.), located at www.uncommonsense.com. » I want to read more and receive info from Uncommon Sense
Bravissimo, the UK intimates retailer, has decided on the location of its first U.S. store: 433 West Broadway in Manhattan’s SoHo district. BODY reported in January (https://indd.adobe.com/view/e277b3ed-3486-426d-9cc5-c544332f1b5b) that the larger cup specialist was planning to open here in 2019. » I want to read more and receive info from Bravissimo
Bandelettes, the company that introduced patented, anti-chafing thigh bands, half a dozen years ago, has now added two styles of “panty shorts,” designed with the same purpose in mind. » I want to read more and receive info from Bandelettes
Parfait’s Autumn/Winter 2019 collection ships to retailers in late July, featuring “flirty romance with a hint of retro,” according to a spokesperson. » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
The owners of the New International Lingerie Show expect its next event, September 9th through 11th at the Westgate Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, “to be at least as successful as September 2018, where most all of our exhibitors had a terrific show.” » I want to read more and receive info from New International Lingerie Show
Founded in the middle of the last century, International Molders—now with three factories in China—continues to be a leading supplier of molded cups for the intimate apparel, swim and novelty industries. BODY publisher Nick Monjo posed these questions for the firm’s Craig Einhorn. » I want to read more and receive info from International Molders
BODY Magazine publisher Nick Monjo interviewed Raphael Camp, CEO of Eurovet Americas, about the upcoming shows scheduled this summer and fall. » I want to read more and receive info from Curve
The Comfeez bralette from Shapeez, retail priced at just $54, sold out of its first shipment run in four days in early April. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Rob French, director of strategy and innovation at The Forever Group, explained his unique approach to creating his collection of specialized Fashion Care washes during a recent interview with BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from The Forever Group
Ipomia, the lingerie company from Sweden that offers bras specifically designed for women who have undergone breast augmentation, is expanding in the U.S. after an initial exhibition last year at Curve. » I want to read more and receive info from Ipomia
Victoria’s Secret’s recent addition of the independent French brand LIVY to its website as well and some of its key stores, has proved advantageous for the retailer in more ways than one. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Naked Brand Group Limited has a new CEO, Anna Johnson, while a recent executive shuffle also had executive chairman Carole Hochman resigning and former CEO Justin Davis-Rice replacing her at that position. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked
Soma’s parent, Chico’s FAS, aiming to capture some younger customers, is launching a new “digital-first brand, TellTale” on April 24. While Soma has, in the past, described itself as targeting women 35 and older, TellTale is “an intimate apparel collection targeting women ages 25 to 40.” » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
While many U.S. intimates suppliers boast they can supply all of their customers’ needs with a single, company-owned factory, or through a few dedicated Asian suppliers they control, DG Brands subscribes to an entirely different philosophy. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Beverly Hills Naughty Girl is a new collection of sexy, strappy seamless dresses from a long established Canadian apparel producer, Ilanco Knitting. » I want to read more and receive info from Ilanco Knitting
The words “underwear,” “intimates,” “Warner’s” and “Olga” were not mentioned even once in PVH’s recent press release announcing its Q4 and full year 2018 financial results. Neither were any of those words included in the 41 page report filed with the SEC. » I want to read more and receive info from PVH
“It has been the craziest year since inception,” declared Nicolas Attard, the founder of Miami-based Oh La La Cheri. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
In a wide ranging interview with BODY, François Roberge, president of Boutique La Vie en Rose Inc., discussed his company’s extensive collection of lingerie and swim stores as well as his plans for growth. » I want to read more and receive info from La Vie En Rose
More and more specialty store owners — who want to remain in business — are coming to the realization that their key to survival is filling their shops with lingerie that is “not sold online.” » I want to read more and receive info from Corin
Over four decades in business, Carole Martin is a moderately priced bra line owned by Robert Dubé and Michael Zinay. Based in Canada, but also with sales in the U.S., it focuses on the older consumer. BODY publisher Nick Monjo interviewed the company’s Adèle Laviolette. » I want to read more and receive info from Carole Martin
Soma comparable sales in the fourth quarter rose 6.2%, but it will, nevertheless, close 60 of its locations over the next three fiscal years. It began 2019 with a total of 277 lingerie stores. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Axami has a new lingerie collection, ‘Hot Sevilla,’ which focuses on black, white and red palates, all finished with transparent tulle. » I want to read more and receive info from Axami
Over 30 million NuBra adhesive bras have been sold since the company patented its first styles and then put them on sale in 2002. A study of some of the many actual consumer testimonials the company has collected over the years reveals the many reasons why the product has been so successful. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Adjusted operating income for Victoria’s Secret and Pink stores in the U.S. and Canada, combined with the direct business plummeted 45% to $512.4 million in the 52 weeks of fiscal 2018, down from $932.3 million the 53 weeks of fiscal 2017. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Comparable sales for Aerie rose 23% in its fourth quarter, and 29% it its latest full year, leading the lingerie division of American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) to accelerate “our store growth to 60 to 75 openings” in 2019, according to global brand president Jennifer Foyle. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Claudel Lingerie Inc., which comprises different chains of retail stores in Canada, as well as several wholesale brands, is focused on expanding the latter operation in the U.S. BODY publisher Nick Monjo interviewed the company’s Anny-Claude Lapierre. » I want to read more and receive info from Claudel Lingerie
Ajour has two new brands, a lingerie label, Bretelle, and V&T, a sock line. All three were exhibited at the recent Curve show in New York. » I want to read more and receive info from Ajour
ThirdLove announced at the end of February that it had completed a new, “$55 million fundraising round,” that included a range of prominent investors in addition to its original bankers. » I want to read more and receive info from ThirdLove
Aakar is an intimate apparel producer based in Noida, India that has low minimum order requirements and has built a strong following among specialty stores in this country. BODY’s associate publisher Ted Vayos interviewed founder and designer Aayuushi Agarwal. » I want to read more and receive info from Aakar
Silicone Valley is a new intimates solutions company, launched in November 2018, that will soon be exhibiting at its first trade show, Curve in New York. » I want to read more and receive info from Silicone Valley
Matthew Fink, managing director of Fastech Asia Ltd., a leading supplier of the many components that go into apparel, especially bras and other intimates has, in recent months, won four separate U.S. patents. » I want to read more and receive info from Fastech
Pepper, the new company that claims it is “the first brand to design products specifically for women with small boobs,” is now interested in “working with select retailers” to expand its distribution. » I want to read more and receive info from Pepper
Ewa Bień is an established Polish brand that will be exhibiting for the first time at the New York Curve show later this month. » I want to read more and receive info from Ewa Bień
Victoria’s Secret and Pink January store and direct comparable sales in the U.S. and Canada fell 1%. Comparable store sales alone, for the two brands, fell 8%. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Jessica Cheung has been named corporate account and ecomm manager at BL Intimates. Based in Montreal, and in business for over 20 years, the firm specializes in intimate apparel, hosiery and activewear with distribution centers in both the U.S. and Canada. » I want to read more and receive info from BL Intimates
NuBra, a leader in the development of the adhesive bra, has introduced innovative straps that provide new ways to wear its bras. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Seven ‘Til Midnight (STM), the California intimate apparel wholesaler, was acquired earlier this month by J&V Apparel, Inc., a firm that was itself established in December, 2018. » I want to read more and receive info from Seven ‘Til Midnight
Me Seduce is a relatively new Polish brand, exhibiting for the first time in the U.S., and bringing its strappy, sexy collections to both the New York and Las Vegas Curve shows later this month. » I want to read more and receive info from Me Seduce
The Forever Group is a Canadian intimate apparel solutions products company that focuses on smaller specialty stores with a collection of products that include one particularly interesting and unique item. » I want to read more and receive info from The Forever Group
The New International Lingerie Show (NILS) has just added Music Legs to the list of exhibitors for its upcoming show, according to the event’s Tim McNamara. » I want to read more and receive info from The New International Lingerie Show
Wondering why it seems harder to sell lingerie than in previous years? Dealing with customers who want more for less? Considered the VSM effect. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Hidi Lee has joined Dreamgirl International as vice president of private label design, CEO Barry Revzen told BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Chico’s FAS, Inc., the parent company to the Soma intimates brand as well as the Chico’s and White House Black Market apparel labels, announced it will “close at least 250 stores in the U.S. over a three-year period,” including an unspecified number of its lingerie shops. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Dreamgirl International has named Gihan Gabor vice president of business development, responsible for working with mainstream and department stores, on both the company’s branded and private label programs. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Barry Revzen took over as the CEO of Dreamgirl a little over a year ago with the mission to make a number of changes to the operation. In this interview, BODY publisher Nick Monjo asked how the process has been going. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
In early 2019 Shapeez will introduce to retailers and consumers its Comfeez bralette, a wire-free design with years in development, which can be used with or without foam cups. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Axami’s 2019 spring collection includes many new “lace motifs, patterned bras and panties,” and features a group called Miami Vibe, with both tropical and ocean references. » I want to read more and receive info from Axami
Dominique is offering two new styles for 2019. “The first is the Nanette (our first nursing bra). And second is the Lena (lace minimizer),” according to Michael Chernoff, CEO. » I want to read more and receive info from Dominique
Atelier Amour, a relatively new, sexier French brand will be coming to Curve in New York in February. The company has exhibited at European lingerie shows (Paris and Dessous London) in the past, but this is its first in the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from Atelier Amour
Montelle Intimates, the Montreal-based producer, announced a new partnership with Rya Collection, a line of “ethereal lingerie and sleepwear for women,” created by Flora Backer. » I want to read more and receive info from Rya Collection
Parfait Lingerie is about to open two of its own retail shops in India, one in Mumbai, the other in New Delhi, both offering only the company’s branded intimates. » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
Aerie comparable sales jumped 32% in the quarter ended November 3rd, which came on top of a 19% comp sales jump in the same three months last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
The Kinky Korner will be a new section, focused on sexier brands, at the Curve show in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, February 5 through 7, 2019. » I want to read more and receive info from Curve
Combined November store and direct comparable sales increased 2% at Victoria’s Secret and Pink in the U.S. and Canada, perhaps heralding a modest turnaround. Last month the comps were flat. Last November they were down 6%. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Le Petit Trou, an established Polish brand, will be exhibiting at the upcoming Curve show in New York in February, its first trade show in the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from Le Petit Trou
In mid-October Forbes named ThirdLove to its “Next Billion-Dollar Startups 2018” list, estimating its 2018 sales at $160 million, calculating the amount of start-up capital raised at $30 million and stating the intimates brand now represents “1% of the market.” » I want to read more and receive info from ThirdLove
Comparable sales at Soma reversed direction and headed 2.4% higher in the third quarter. The brand had previously posted negative comps for five quarters in a row. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Jean Criss, the founder of Crisscross Intimates, continues to promote at important media and celebrity events, raising consumer awareness and demand, and making her products the more profitable choice for retailers. » I want to read more and receive info from Crisscross Intimates
Heidi Zak, co-founder of Third Love, was so upset by a recent interview (in which a Victoria’s Secret’s executive discussed the company’s famous fashion show) that she took out ads in November in the New York Times (one a full page) to protest. » I want to read more and receive info from ThirdLove
As expected, L Brands reported its first quarterly loss in over a decade, citing, among other things, an “$80.9 million non-cash impairment charge related to certain Victoria’s Secret store assets.” » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Over a year ago, Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, home to Va Bien, an important shapewear and intimates firm, that happens to be based on the island. Creative Director Gregory Gimble, son of the founders Marianne and Richard Gimble, described the situation in this message to BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Va Bien
Due to a computer breakdown, the November ad for NuBra was replaced by an older version in the printed copies of BODY Magazine. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Panache has named Gwen Harper as its vice president of sales for its North American team. » I want to read more and receive info from Panache
Changewear, the lingerie company with a patented concept that allows women to quickly alter the look of their bra with changeable, colored cup inserts, has introduced its new Samantha Collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Changewear
Shapeez has just made two new products available to retailers: Suddz intimate apparel and activewear wash and Nippeez non-adhesive, petal-shaped nipple covers with tapered edges. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Walmart closed a deal to acquire Bare Necessities on Friday, October 12. Terms were not disclosed. » I want to read more and receive info from Walmart
Triumph has just sold its majority stake in the Journelle stores, which it has controlled since 2012, to a mystery buyer. Journelle currently has four locations, three in New York and one in Chicago. A Los Angeles location, opened in 2017, was recently closed. » I want to read more and receive info from Triumph
Adore Me has begun selling online in China, while at the same time moving ahead with brick and mortar stores in the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from Adore Me
Tefron Ltd.’s sales jumped 30% in its second quarter, rising to $41.8 million from $32.1 million last year. Meanwhile, the company earned $1.0 million in the three months ended June 20, 2018, compared to a loss of $694,000 in the same period last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Tefron
Starting in the early 1990’s, retailers and consumers came to know Parisa as a lingerie brand that delivered a series of technological innovations in bras, as well as the latest in fashion. More recently, the company behind that brand, AFR Apparel International, launched a premium swim brand, A. Ché, with similar results. » I want to read more and receive info from Parisa
“Very quickly, Sugar Candy has contributed to becoming about 30% of Cake Lingerie’s revenue,” declared Keith Hyams, director the Australian brand with a global presence. » I want to read more and receive info from Sugar Candy
The Natori Company has launched a “new nationwide #MyNatori campaign” that it describes as “a nod to the brand’s more than forty-year commitment to honoring its own international origins, while celebrating the diverse backgrounds, ages, body shapes and sizes of its customers.” » I want to read more and receive info from Natori
Daisy Corsets has just expanded its already large assortment of styles with its new Curvy Corset Collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Daisy Corsets
Van de Velde reported its sales fell 3.9% in the first half, while net profit plunged 25% as the company spent heavily on information and communications technology (ICT) and “eCommerce functionalities.” It said it expect these trends to extend to the full year. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Victoria’s Secret and Pink August comparable store and direct sales in the U.S. and Canada dropped 5%. Store sales alone, without benefit of the rising online and catalog business, were down 9%. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Fashion Forms, the adhesive bra and solutions product specialist, has again demonstrated its continuing commitment to enhancing its products for its retailers with a dramatic bus advertising campaign. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
Hanesbrands Innerwear “net segment sales” in the second quarter fell 3.4% while Innerwear “segment operating profit” fell 10.4%. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanesbrands
Comparable store sales at Soma, the lingerie division of Chico’s FAS, continue to drop. They were down 0.9% in the most recent quarter, and for the first six months of this year they are down 3.2%. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
The Virtual Trunk Show is a new retail promotional concept from Shapeez that “has been generating great results from our stores,” declared co-owner David Berner. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Overall sales at Victoria’s Secret and Pink rose modestly in the second quarter, while comparable sales declined for the two labels. Meanwhile, a second print catalog mailing was reported for the former brand, and a new CEO for the latter. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
The Ivette Bridal intimates collection, launched in 1970 in Barcelona and only recently introduced in the U.S., has succeeded with a network of strictly controlled specialty stores. » I want to read more and receive info from Ivette Bridal
Aakar, the Indian robe and intimates resource, enjoyed a strong response from stores at the recent Curve show in New York, its first trade event in the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from Aakar
MOD by Parfait, the sister brand to Parfait, has introduced its Spring/Summer 2019 collection, focused on the “trend-driven, millennial lingerie category,” according to the company. » I want to read more and receive info from MOD by Parfait
Dreamgirl, long known as a prominent supplier of provocative lingerie, is planning to broaden its offerings, “to cross over, to move into mainstream retail as opposed to only sexy,” declared CEO Barry Revzen. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Victoria’s Secret and Pink July combined comparable store and direct sales in the U.S. and Canada fell 4%. As has consistently been the case recently, the direct business pulled up the overall results. Comparable sales for the stores alone fell 6% for the month. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Naked Brand Group Limited, the result of the recent merger between Naked and Bendon, “has launched Bendon’s new mass-market diffusion program featuring Bendon’s best-selling women’s comfortable brief design with Costco Australia.” » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group Limited
Naked Brand Group Limited, the result of the recent merger between Bendon and Naked, announced an agreement to launch its Heidi Klum Intimates Solutions Line in CVS stores. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
Wylde Lingerie is a new brand, launched in January, that will exhibit for the first time at the upcoming Curve show. » I want to read more and receive info from Wylde Lingerie
Sales in the first half of 2018 slipped 3.9% at Van de Velde, the Belgium-based company that owns the Marie Jo, PrimaDonna and Andres Sarda wholesale brands, as well as international retail chains including the Rigby & Peller (formerly Intimacy) stores in the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Axami, the Polish brand with several lines, including luxury, basic, bridal and plus size, has also found success in the U.S. with its sexy collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Axami
Aakar is an interesting new source for intimates, coming to the New York Curve for this first time this summer. The India-based supplier already has a U.S. distributor. » I want to read more and receive info from Aakar
Victoria’s Secret and Pink U.S. and Canadian comparable company-owned store sales fell 6% in June (following a 12% drop last June). When the direct business for those brands is added in, the combined comps for the two labels declined only 1% (following a 17% drop in June 2017). » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
The New International Lingerie Show (NILS) will have many prominent brands exhibiting at its fall show, September 24 through 26, at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from New International Lingerie Show
A military inspired, camouflage-based lingerie group proved to be a surprise hit for Mapalé, the Florida intimates, swim, resort, dance and beachwear producer. » I want to read more and receive info from Mapalé
Escante’s latest collection, as well as a new catalog, are both nearing completion, with showings of the former and mailings of the latter beginning in July. Deliveries will start August 25. » I want to read more and receive info from Escante
Axami, the extensive Polish brand with many separate groups, has been expanding rapidly in the U.S. market. A key component of its success has been its Luxury collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Axami
“Minimizers are immensely popular, and in the case of Dominique, have our highest sell through rate,” began owner Michael Chernoff, discussing a category of bras his company has made a specialty. » I want to read more and receive info from Dominique
Exquisite Form, part of BL Intimates (BLI), is launching a new bra style as well as two new sleepwear designs this fall, Stephanie Bronk, corporate account manager, told BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Exquisite Form
La Whisper Apparel is an intimates distributor that is bringing, to their first Curve show inJuly, three interesting labels: NBB Lingerie, EvaShow and Marc & André. » I want to read more and receive info from La Whisper Apparel
“A label inspired by the island life with a twist of French style,” is Souhela Ferrah, an eponymous brand launched in Bali in December 2017 by a former fashion model. » I want to read more and receive info from Souhela Ferrah
Buoyed by positive reactions from buyers, some of it at recent trade shows, sister companies Starline and Raveware both reported record breaking sales for their latest collections. » I want to read more and receive info from Starline
Since Dominique, a brand focused on the needs of the specialty retailer, launched over a decade ago, a growing segment of its business has been serving the needs of women during that most special of all occasions: weddings. » I want to read more and receive info from Dominique
Victoria’s Secret and Pink comparable U.S. and Canada store and direct sales rose 2% in May. A gain, yes, but that is compared against a huge drop of 14% last May. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Aerie comparable sales jumped an astonishing 38% in its first fiscal quarter of 2018. The event was even more remarkable since the comps, for the lingerie division of American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), were up 25% in the same quarter last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Soma comparable sales fell 5.8% in its fiscal first quarter. It was the largest drop in comparable sales in several years for the intimates division of Chico’s FAS, Inc., and came as the company reported the closure of four more Soma boutiques. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Daisy Corsets’ corset dress collection continues to expand for 2018, with the company’s powerful Mix-N-Match concept helping to drive growth according to co-owner Jennifer Reynolds. » I want to read more and receive info from Daisy Corsets
NuBra continues to expand its collection of adhesive bras to provide solutions to a variety of fashion challenges. Two recent additions are the Seamless Demi and Seamless Demi Underwire. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Avery Rose Lingerie launched online about a year and a half ago, with an elegant, embellished collection of bralettes and matching bottoms. Now owner Jennifer Coll is looking to place the line in select retail shops, and will exhibit an expanded group at the New York Curve show in July. » I want to read more and receive info from Avery Rose
Victoria’s Secret and Pink April comparable store and direct sales in North America fell 2%, reversing the previous, positive trend for 2018. The lingerie labels had reported increases in comps in each of the first three months of the year. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
“A Smart Underwire is about to bring a revolutionary change to the comfort and fit of bras,” declared Matthew Fink of Fastech/S&S, a leading intimate apparel component supplier. “And we are leading the way with an extraordinary collection of patent pending products.” » I want to read more and receive info from Fastech/S&S
Bras that help to improve the posture have been strong part of the Exquisite Form collection offered by BL Intimates (BLI). » I want to read more and receive info from BL Intimates
Not long ago, Michelle Judson launched Changewear, a new lingerie concept which allows women to quickly alter the look of their bra with changeable colored cup inserts and bra straps. » I want to read more and receive info from Changewear
Impudique, the new French lingerie label, continues to expand with its second collection. Charlotte Catanzaro, daughter to fetish designer Patrice Catanzaro, discussed the newest directions with BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Impudique
Patrice Catanzaro, the Marseilles-based designer who recently exhibited his fetish collection at the Altitude Intimates show in Las Vegas, reported expanding sales in the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
In 2017, Rigby & Peller, the retail chain of nine lingerie stores in the U.S., continued “to post a negative turnover trend, mainly due to the closure of loss-making stores,” according to parent company Van de Velde. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Tim Regan was named, at the very end of April, president of private brands by DG Brands, the owner of the Dreamgirl label. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
NuBra continues to improve and expand its collection of adhesive bras, now with the launch of style #L398, the Push Up Plunge. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Dominique has introduced another longline bra, perfect for the bridal market as well as low back strapless dresses. » I want to read more and receive info from Dominique
Shapeez, the company that offers an extensive collection of patented bras, has perfected its new Suddz Intimate Apparel Wash, is offering it on the company website, and plans to soon make the product available at its many retail locations. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Fantasy Lingerie managing director Leilani Whitney has been elevated to company president, succeeding company owner Scott Taylor, who will continue as CEO. » I want to read more and receive info from Fantasy Lingerie
Driven by strong direct to consumer business, comparable sales for Victoria’s Secret and Pink rose 1% in North America after suffering a 13% decline last March. Store sales, however, were down for the month. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
During its show at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas April 17 through 19, Altitude Intimates will hold a number of seminars, covering the subjects of online pricing, the effects of Amazon, intimate apparel intellectual property and lingerie fashion trends. » I want to read more and receive info from Altitude Intimates
LuminoGlow, recently introduced to stores in the U.S., has just added packaging for the collection, something retailers have requested. » I want to read more and receive info from LuminoGlow
Canada-based Allure Lingerie is launching a new line, Adore by Allure, which it describes as “intoxicating high fashion lingerie and nightwear,” at the upcoming Altitude Intimates trade show in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Allure Lingerie
At the last New York Curve show we stopped by to admire the colorful lingerie at the CLO Intimo booth. We asked about new directions for the company, and about what seemed to be a sexier, more provocative feeling with the collection. » I want to read more and receive info from CLO Intimo
BODY publisher Nick Monjo conducted this interview with Rodrigo Cano, president of the Cano Group, the firm that produces EuroSkins shapewear and intimates as well as Eurotard dancewear. » I want to read more and receive info from Cano Group
Comparable sales at Soma were down 2.3% in the 13 weeks ended January 27, 2018. They were also down 1.5%, for the 52 week period ending on that date. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Fine Lines of Australia has named Easton International as the “exclusive agency managing this brand for the USA,” Easton owner Russ Klein told BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Fine Lines of Australia
Brabar is a small new collection of “supportive bralettes specifically designed for petite and full busted teens with smaller bands, larger cups” according to founder Wendy Herman. » I want to read more and receive info from Brabar
Felina has added three new reps. Neal Ferst at McPete Sales has the territory: NY, NJ, PA and New England. His contact info is: 212-213- 1330; 732-742-8999 (cell), 212-686-0159 (fax), neal@mcpeteinc.com. » I want to read more and receive info from Felina
Fit Fully Yours, the company that focuses on large cups, has added new colors and sizes to some of the bras in its existing collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Fit Fully Yours
In a wide ranging series of discussions and emails, Barry Revzen, the new CEO at DG Brands, which produces Dreamgirl lingerie and costumes, described parts of the firm’s history, his background in the industry and an ambitious strategy for the company’s future. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Fitatti, the recently launched shaping and slimming brand, not only offers a new way of catering to the needs of specialty stores, but also provides a unique approach to shapewear: the Fashion Slimmer process. » I want to read more and receive info from Fitatti
Dominique, a brand focused on the needs of the specialty retailer, will be bringing new styles to the upcoming Curve show in New York next week. These include lace and full figure versions of bras in its popular Aimee line. » I want to read more and receive info from Dominique
First quarter sales rocketed up 95% at Coconut Grove, the apparel division of iFabric Corporation. This follows a 97% jump in sales at the same division in the fiscal fourth quarter ended September 30, 2017. » I want to read more and receive info from iFabric
Hanesbrands signed an agreement to acquire Bras N Things, a sexier retailer of intimate apparel with 170 shops across Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. » I want to read more and receive info from Bras N Things
Escanté’s latest lingerie fashions can be found in its new “2018 Story of Romance, Chapter I Collection.” » I want to read more and receive info from Escanté
Fitatti, a new shaping and slimming apparel label, based out of Los Angeles, has just launched! » I want to read more and receive info from Fitatti
Texco, a leading global manufacturer of hook and eye tape, will be named a “Supplier of the Year” at the upcoming 2018 Femmy Awards gala on February 6. » I want to read more and receive info from Texco
Parfait’s new promotional campaign explores the meaning of the words “perfect figure” from the perspective of six women, all with different body types. » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
Fit Fully Yours has added a new collection as well as a new color to two existing groups, according to co-owner Anna Gladysz. » I want to read more and receive info from Fit Fully Yours
Changewear is a patented new lingerie concept which allows women to quickly alter the look of their bra with changeable colored cup inserts and bra straps. The bras are made of special lace through which the various colors can be seen. » I want to read more and receive info from Changewear
Undress Code is a new Polish intimates brand, with a modern look and presentation, that is coming to Curve in New York. » I want to read more and receive info from Undress Code
Montelle, the large Canadian supplier, has a couple of new product introductions of interest for fall according to brand director Annette Smith. » I want to read more and receive info from Montelle
Pandora’s Closet is a provocative lingerie and body jewelry collection launched in 2015 by designer Amber “AJ” Knapp. » I want to read more and receive info from Pandora’s Closet
In this advertorial interview, NuBra brand manager Dennis Chen discussed the many ways his company’s creations provide effective alternatives to the traditional bra. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
With sales to a dozen brick and mortar stores in North America and the U.K., and a growing online following, Carrie Russell of With Love Lingerie seems on track to grow her wholesale business in 2018. » I want to read more and receive info from With Love Lingerie
Eric Ehrens, formerly of DG Brands and Dreamgirl, has been named president of sales for Sky Hosiery-Music Legs. He started in the position at the beginning of the year. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
“I created my brand in 2012, and I’m back in the U.S. market,” explained the owner and designer behind Velvette lingerie, referring to her upcoming exhibition at the Curve show in New York. “I like the energy here.” » I want to read more and receive info from Velvette
Victoria’s Secret and Pink comparable store sales in North America fell 6% in December following a 4% drop in December 2016. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
NuBra, as part of its re-branding campaign, has created a new logo and will be introducing “a new portfolio of products.” In addition, the innovator of adhesive bras has come up with the “Top ten reasons to choose backless strapless bras in 2018:” » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Selected styles of Maidenform solution bras and accessories are now available in a new color for darker skinned women: Café. The addition is part of the Spring 2018 collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Coconut Grove
MOD by Parfait has introduced a swim collection, as well as adding new intimates styles. The four new groups of Autumn/Winter 2018 lingerie will begin shipping to retailers at the start of July 2018. » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
“I sell silk and French lace lingerie pieces, all of which are inspired by lingerie of other eras,” explained Stephanie Bodnar of her romantic and unusual collection, Evgenia Lingerie. » I want to read more and receive info from Evgenia Lingerie
Aporei (rhymes with the Italian pronunciation of amore) is a lingerie collection by owner and designer Andi Vance Fagen, that is looking to transition from strictly custom made to wholesale in 2018. » I want to read more and receive info from Aporei
BL Intimates (BLI), following a year of expansion in 2017, plans still more in 2018, adding new retailers in this country, international distribution in Europe, a new sleepwear program and the possibility of new bras and shapers in the Exquisite Form line. » I want to read more and receive info from BL Intimates
Oh! Zuza is a new brand from Vanilla Night & Day, a Polish intimates firm that made its first U.S. show appearance at Curve in the summer of 2016. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh! Zuza
Comparable sales at Soma fell 1.7% in the third quarter, marking the second quarterly decline in a row for the brand. For the 39 weeks ended October 28, 2017 sales were down 1.1%. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
AdoreMe Inc. has agreed to return over $1.3 million to customers to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges that it deceived shoppers who enrolled in a “VIP” membership program offering discounts and other benefits, and made it hard for them to cancel their memberships or receive refunds. » I want to read more and receive info from Adore Me
Several additional exhibitors have signed on for the New International Lingerie Show (NILS), which will hold its return event March 12 through 14 at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from New International Lingerie Show
Oh La La Cheri is expanding its offerings for 2018, adding a new “capsule loungewear” group, growing its recently introduced Real Lingerie line, and adding updated and higher priced bridal pieces to its new Kaviar label. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Christopher Scharff has resigned as CEO of DG Brands, the owner of the Dreamgirl and other brands. He has been replaced as CEO by Barry Revzen, an executive of China Partytime Culture Holdings Limited, a public company on the Hong Kong exchange. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
The rise of the internet as a retail selling platform presents a host of challenges and opportunities for both the wholesalers and retailers of all types of intimate apparel and related products. » I want to read more and receive info from DG Brands
Daisy Corsets continues to expand with the debut of a new Corset Dress collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Daisy Corsets
Adore Me, the online lingerie brand, reported that sales will exceed $100 million in 2017. » I want to read more and receive info from Adore Me
The New International Lingerie Show (NILS) is scheduled to hold its first event next March 12-14, 2018, and Jeff Yunis wants the world to know that he is not working “at or for the show.” » I want to read more and receive info from New International Lingerie Show
Shapeez will debut its latest product, the Comfeez bralette, at the upcoming Trendz Show at the Palm Beach County Convention Center (October 28 - 30). » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Fit Fully Yours, the lingerie firm that specializes in full cup bras, recently added two new color versions of its best selling Maxine bra: Silver Stripe and Hot Red. “Feedback has been very positive and customers love the colors,” according to a Ana Gladysz. “Hot Red is an amazing color not only for the Christmas season but also for upcoming Valentine’s Day! It is definitely time to restock it. It is available in sizes 30-46 D-J with matching briefs, S-XXXXXL. In all Maxine is now available in ten gorgeous colors: Fawn, Black, Bilberry, Dark Teal, Mocca, Pink, Violet, Sky Blue, Silver Stripe, Hot Red.” » I want to read more and receive info from Fit Fully Yours
Altitude Intimates announced it will no longer host a fall show, focusing instead on a single, spring installment. The next event will be held April 17 through 19, 2018 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Altitude Intimates
Trousseau is a new bridal lingerie line from Starline. A 60 page debut catalog was recently mailed, retailers have already been shown the collection and the line will ship “mid to end of January,” according to the company’s John Wiltgen. » I want to read more and receive info from Starline
DG Brands, the maker of Dreamgirl lingerie and costumes, announced “a new minimum advertised pricing (MAP) policy and Authorized Retailer Program,” both to go into effect in 2018. » I want to read more and receive info from DG Brands
Marion Sentucq has been named “head of sales for Eurovet Americas /Curvexpo for our five intimate apparel shows: CURVENEWYORK, CURVELASVEGAS, and INTERFILIERE NEW YORK,” the executive told BODY in an email. » I want to read more and receive info from Eurovet
Exhibitors have started to sign up for the New International Lingerie Show (March 12-14, 2018 at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas), and show representative John Pace added that he has also receiving strong interest from store buyers. » I want to read more and receive info from New International Lingerie Show
Eric Ehrens is exiting his position as major account representative at DG Brands at the end of the year. He also told BODY that he is no longer the executive director of the Altitude Intimates lingerie trade show although he continues to be involved and does remain as one of several “owners” of the event. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
The former Intimacy retail chain, now operating under the Rigby and Peller name, has closed another store, dropping the number in the U.S. to nine. » I want to read more and receive info from Rigby and Peller
Raphaël Camp is the new manager for the Curve shows in New York and Las Vegas as well as the Interfiliere show in New York. » I want to read more and receive info from Curve
As Peekay, the intimate apparel and adult products retailer, moves closer to emerging from bankruptcy, court filings have revealed details of how the process will take place as well as the names of certain trade creditors. » I want to read more and receive info from Peekay
Maidenform has added a new bra for larger busts as well as nine new intimate apparel accessories in its continuing effort to provide solutions for all sizes and shapes of women. » I want to read more and receive info from Maidenform
ESP Group recently placed its licensed collection of Joe’s loungewear, sleepwear and intimates with Nordstom, and was at the Project show in August in Las Vegas showing the collection to additional stores. » I want to read more and receive info from ESP Group
Music Legs is about to release its latest lingerie and hosiery catalog, copies of which will in the mail shortly and available for distribution at the upcoming Altitude Intimates show in Las Vegas next week. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
Yandy.com has a license with Playboy to offer six lingerie pieces and six Halloween costumes, “all created with the legendary Playboy Bunny as their inspiration.” » I want to read more and receive info from Yandy.com
NuBra has sold “over 30 million” adhesive bras since it patented and then launched the product in 2002. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Total Stockroom continues to expand, adding new brands, styles and apparel categories as well as more colors and sizes to its existing creations. » I want to read more and receive info from Total Stockroom
Altitude Intimates, which will hold its second show in less than two weeks at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, September 25 and 26, continues to add new exhibitors. » I want to read more and receive info from Altitude Intimates
Parfait has launched a new lingerie and swimwear brand, MOD by Parfait, for spring/summer 2018. » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
Triumph-controlled Journelle is taking another small step towards its promise to expand across the land. The upscale lingerie retailer is about to open a new “flagship store” in the recently revamped Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles. » I want to read more and receive info from Journelle
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is being created for the first time in Shanghai, China to be broadcast Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 10:00 PM, ET on the CBS. The company noted that “musical performances that will be announced at a later date.” » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Victoria’s Secret and Pink combined store and direct comparable sales in North America fell 7% in August. The poor results at its lingerie division brought about a comparable sales decline of 4% for parent company L Brands. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Stella McCartney announced a licensing deal under which her lingerie and swimwear will be produced and distributed by ISA Spa, the Milan-based textile and apparel maker. » I want to read more and receive info from Stella McCartney
Rodrigo Cano of the Cano Group has purchased the company that produces EuroSkins shapewear and intimates as well as Eurotard Dancewear. The deal closed as of the start of September. » I want to read more and receive info from Cano Group
Soma comparable sales fell 1.8% in the quarter ended July 29, reversing a lengthy series of positive sales comps dating back (with one negative exception in the third quarter of 2015) since the second quarter of 2009. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Escante will be exhibiting at the second installment of Altitude Intimates, September 25 and 26th at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas in booth #713. » I want to read more and receive info from Escante
Aerie comparable sales jumped 26% in the quarter ended July 29. The lingerie division of American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has now “achieved double-digit sales growth in 14 consecutive quarters,” according to Jen Foyle the global brand president. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
As promised, important new products have just been launched by Shapeez, providing retailers with several ways to boost sales from the brand’s large customer base. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
The Altitude Intimates show has added several companies to the list of exhibitors for its upcoming two day event September 25th and 26th. Executive director Eric Ehrens also confirmed the April, 2018 three day show will remain at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Altitude Intimates
As is always the case with the Offprice Show, men’s and women’s underwear, lingerie, hosiery and swimwear wholesalers will be well represented at the upcoming event at the at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, August 12-15. » I want to read more and receive info from Offprice Show
A new name, “The New International Lingerie Show” (NILS), and a location, the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas, have been announced for a trade show planned to debut next spring. BODY had reported the event last month. » I want to read more and receive info from New International Lingerie Show
From its start in 1985, Coconut Grove Intimates has grown from a small family business to a major division of a public company (iFabric Corp.) on the Toronto stock exchange. » I want to read more and receive info from Coconut Grove
Parfait launched its Spring/Summer 2018 intimates collection with a variety of new styles, including its entry into the activewear market with its first ever sports bra. » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
ROunderbum, the underwear line that has established itself in the men’s market with a variety of styles that enhance the male physique, is bringing a similarly-themed collection for women to the U.S. market. » I want to read more and receive info from ROunderbum
LuminoGlow, a high quality glow in the dark lingerie line, is, for the first time, bringing its collection to retailers across the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from LuminoGlow
Bravissimo, a 28-location lingerie chain in the U.K., has just launched its first web store targeted specifically at the American consumer, and has revealed a desire “to open more than one shop in the U.S.” » I want to read more and receive info from Bravissimo
The managers at NuBra, a company that has specialized in adhesive bras for the past 15 years, emphasize the vital imporance of educating both retailers and consumers about the unique properties of their product. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Victoria’s Secret and Pink comparable store sales in North America fell 12% in June, with the company insisting that almost all of the decline was due to “the exit of the swim and apparel categories.” » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
The Altitude Intimates show has signed contracts for about 40 lingerie companies for its upcoming show, September 25 and 26, according to executive director Eric Ehrens. » I want to read more and receive info from Altitude Intimates
Patrice Catanzaro, the Marseille-based fetish designer of apparel and lingerie, has recently expanded the production of larger sizes across many part of his collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
Triumph announced key management changes in mid June for its organization on this continent, including the immediate exits of John Gorman, general manager North America and Isabelle Stahl, head of product management. » I want to read more and receive info from Triumph
Michael Moreira is planning Sexy in Miami, a consumer event described as a “fashion weekend,” to be held February 10 and 11, 2018 at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center in the Miami Design District. » I want to read more and receive info from Sexy in Miami
IHL Group signed a six year licensing agreement to produce Elie Tahari men’s, women’s and children’s sleepwear, intimates and underwear. » I want to read more and receive info from IHL Group
A new three day lingerie show is being planned, to launch in March 2018, operated by at least one of those who were involved with the recently shuttered International Lingerie Show (ILS), which closed at the start of this year. » I want to read more and receive info from John Pace
BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos interviewed Royce business development manager Francesca Fleming, who recently joined the firm. » I want to read more and receive info from Royce Lingerie
Wings Intimates is a small, new collection of side opening panties that began selling to the public in February. » I want to read more and receive info from Wings Intimates
“Why would my customers be interested camouflage?” This is a question that many a retailer of intimate apparel might well ask. And the surprising answer is of particular importance to one wholesaler in the business. » I want to read more and receive info from Wilderness Dreams
Coconut Grove Intimates has launched The Natural, a new solution bra. “This bra provides natural feeling coverage and the shape you desire with any backless, strapless or low-cut fashion,” according to a spokesperson. » I want to read more and receive info from Coconut Grove
Royce has added new bras designed for teen consumers. Stardust is a two-pack which contains one basic bra in cream and one bra with pink stars and matching pink straps. Both are offered in sizes 28-36, AA-B. » I want to read more and receive info from Royce Lingerie
Nüdwear offers another choice for retailers, “a brand inspired by a new generation of women who are free, independent, and more multi-faceted than ever,” according to CEO Astrid Montalta. » I want to read more and receive info from Nüdwear
While many new adhesive bras have recently entered the market, the NuBra has been available for 15 years. And now the company is expanding its digital marketing programs, making its bras an even stronger choice for retailers. » I want to read more and receive info from NuBra
Soma comparable sales rose .2% in the 13 weeks ended April 29, 2017, “which is meaningful since Soma has comped positively for all but one quarter since the second quarter of 2009,” declared Shelley Broader, president and CEO of parent company, Chico’s FAS. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Upbra, the company that holds seven patents for user-adjustable lift and cleavage bras, is adding new styles and recording striking sales results. » I want to read more and receive info from Upbra
BL Intimates has just started shipping Exquisite Form bras in a variety of new colors, according to corporate account manager Stephanie Bronk. » I want to read more and receive info from Exquisite Form
Tim Regan has joined ESP Group as vice president of private label. The firm, formerly know as Esportia International, produces intimates, underwear and sleepwear for men, women and children under its own in-house brands, private labels and licensed brands. » I want to read more and receive info from ESP Group
Aerie comp sales were up 25% for the quarter ended April 29, 2017. This comes on top of a strong first quarter in 2016, when comp sales for the brand were up 32% compared to the first three months of fiscal 2015. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Urban Expositions named Lynn Visser key buyer account manager for its long running Womenswear In Nevada (WWIN) Show, held twice a year at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Urban Expositions
The absence of Victoria’s Secret’s print catalog, which it abandoned last year, continued to hurt sales in April. Comparable sales for the North American stores and direct business, including Pink, were down 12% for the month. For the last three month the decline was 14%. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret’s
The lace-up adhesive bra is a hot item right now, and recently launched Cleavage Couture is looking to position itself as a reliable source for retailers looking to carry the product. » I want to read more and receive info from Cleavage Couture
Ohhh Lulu is an interesting lingerie collection that is not widely available, launched by designer Sarah Norwood in 2010. » I want to read more and receive info from Ohhh Lulu
White Rabbit NY is a new collection of lingerie basics that had its trade show debut earlier this year. » I want to read more and receive info from White Rabbit NY
Boob Glue is a new product that duplicates some of the effects of a push up bra. Officially launched at the beginning of the year, it has been in development for much of the last decade. » I want to read more and receive info from Boob Glue
UI Global Brands and Inspire Psyche Terry have added a new lightweight kimono with ¾ length sleeves to “inspire a little romance.” » I want to read more and receive info from UI Global Brands
Terry Gilchrist is a talented intimates designer who has, with few exceptions, avoided the store channel since she started in 2009. Most of her Naughty Naughty Intimates have been sold direct to consumers on Etsy. » I want to read more and receive info from Naughty Naughty Intimates
Starline recently launched three new collections, including the latest, “Fantasy Sports,” in March, is working on a bridal lingerie group for a September debut, and has added key employees, including a new VP of sales. » I want to read more and receive info from Starline
High Jinx, a marijuana-themed lingerie and apparel collection, was officially launched on April 20th (Weed Day) by DG Brands, which produces Dreamgirl lingerie and costumes. » I want to read more and receive info from High Jinx
Comparable March Victoria’s Secret and Pink store sales in North America dropped 12% compared to the same month last year. When the results for the month’s direct to consumer business is added in, the decline was 13%. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
The next generation at family-owned Royce Lingerie has “joined the business and is preparing to take the helm,” according to a company release. » I want to read more and receive info from Royce Lingerie
Parfait has launched a new in-house blog, “Continuing with its mission of female empowerment and body positivity. It is located on the web at: www.parfaitlingerie.com/blog. » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
A standout in Inspire Psyche Terry’s Spring/Summer 2017 lingerie collection is the Babydoll & Thong set, which has proved to be “wildly popular” according to the company’s owner. » I want to read more and receive info from Inspire Psyche Terry
Mapalé, the multifaceted lingerie, resort wear, dance, swim and active wear brand, is about to launch a new spring 2017 catalog. The official release is scheduled for the Altitude Intimates show (April 2-4 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas), with a national mailing to follow. » I want to read more and receive info from Mapale
PVH has entered into an agreement to acquire True & Co., the direct-to-consumer intimate apparel e-commerce retailer that launched in 2012. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. » I want to read more and receive info from True & Co.
Worldwide sales at the two lingerie brands, Calida and Aubade, rose slightly in 2016; operating profit ticked up a bit for the former and plummeted for the latter. » I want to read more and receive info from Calida Group
Victoria’s Secret and Pink February comparable store sales dropped 16%. When the brands’ direct to consumer sales were include, the decline was also 16%. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
An interesting newcomer to the recent Curve show in New York was Palmetta, an attractive brand produced in Russia and distributed out of the Chicago area. » I want to read more and receive info from Palmetta
The new Altitude Intimates show has officially announced the participation of dozens of additional exhibitors for its first show at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. The event opens with a party Sunday April 2nd, followed by a two-day exhibition. » I want to read more and receive info from Altitude Intimates
Rago purchased Cortland Foundations at the end of February. The purchase price was not announced. » I want to read more and receive info from Rago
While there are many products now on the market designed to cover the nipples, Bra Discs from Edith’s, Inc. remain a top of the line choice. » I want to read more and receive info from Edith’s, Inc.
Coquette has introduced, in its 2017 Main Collection, its “first ever metal-boned corsets,” in both regular and plus size versions according to spokesperson Heather Stockton. » I want to read more and receive info from Coquette
Sarafina Dreams is an intimates label that is just now making the transition from custom designs sold on Etsy to an expanded production model. » I want to read more and receive info from Sarafina Dreams
Who pioneered the concept of half sizes for bras? It may not be the brand you are thinking — unless you were going to say Shapeez. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Wilderness Dreams, the lingerie, swim and active brand that uses real camouflage patterns licensed from the hunting and outdoors industry, has found remarkable success in a wide variety of retail settings. » I want to read more and receive info from Wilderness Dreams
Night & Gale Lingerie is a new collection with a gently compelling, feminine and detailed look that seems to be on the verge of expanding its wholesale customer base. » I want to read more and receive info from Night & Gale Lingerie
Intimate apparel and hosiery will again be strongly represented at the upcoming Offprice Show in Las Vegas, with already over 60 individual firms signed on to exhibit. » I want to read more and receive info from Offprice Show
Shapeez is heading into the new year with several interesting new developments in the works, including plans for “Before and After” social media events designed to build consumer traffic for its stores. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Hop Lun, the producer behind such brands as 6ixty 8ight, Scandale and Marie Meili, as well as a huge private label lingerie and swimwear operation, has great expectations in the U.S. market for its latest brand acquisition, Dorina. » I want to read more and receive info from Dorina
Amoralle, a “royal luxury” lingerie and ready-to-wear brand, originally based in Latvia, is looking to expand in the U.S., and plans an appearance at Curve New York in February. » I want to read more and receive info from Amoralle
Adina Reay, a new brand that is “very proud to be bringing the exciting design, sensuality and covetable nature of luxury lingerie to the DD+ market,” will be coming to Curve New York for the first time in February. » I want to read more and receive info from Adina Reay
The founder and CEO of Eldorado Trading Company, Larry Garland, has died. Eldorado is a prominent distributor of intimate apparel and adult novelties. » I want to read more and receive info from Eldorado
Naked Brand Group, a U.S. publicly-traded company, and the much larger, New Zealand-based Bendon Limited have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to merge. » I want to read more and receive info from Bendon
Fit Fully Yours, the lingerie firm that specializes in full cup bras, continues to expand its offerings, most recently adding new color-ways to two of its most popular lines. » I want to read more and receive info from Fit Fully Yours
Yandy.com will continue to expand the number of apparel offerings under its own brand, and there is “a very real possibility,” it will open its first brick-and-mortar store within the next couple of years. » I want to read more and receive info from Yandy.com
Sheergilt, a brand that has been selling intimates on its own website and to private label customers, is now looking to expand its sales to retailers. As part of that process it will be showing a Curve in February in New York. » I want to read more and receive info from Sheergilt
Yandy, the online retailer of “sexy” lingerie and other apparel, formally announced today that it had named a “tech and ecommerce veteran,” Thom Brodeur, as its new CEO. An upcoming management change had been rumored in recent months. » I want to read more and receive info from Yandy.com
The Intimate Show, a potential new trade event April 3-5 at the Tropicana in Las Vegas, was announced by Michael Moreira and John Pace, two key executives who had worked previously at the recently canceled International Lingerie Show (ILS). » I want to read more and receive info from The Intimate Show
December comparable sales for Victoria’s Secret and Pink stores in the U.S. and Canada were down 4%. For the first 11 month of their fiscal year through December (their full year runs through January 2017), sales were down 1%. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
All future iterations of The International Lingerie Show (ILS), the bi-annual Las Vegas trade event, have been suddenly and permanently canceled and the new Altitude Intimates has announced its intention to try to “accommodate everybody” at its own upcoming event. » I want to read more and receive info from Altitude Intimates
Mapalé, the Miami-based intimates firm, has broadened its collection extensively over the years, and one result is a new and expanded trade show schedule. » I want to read more and receive info from Mapale
The Kathy Ireland Intimates & Sleepwear collection has generated $100 million in total wholesale sales for PPI Apparel Group since it signed the license in 2011, according to the company. Product began shipping to stores in 2013. » I want to read more and receive info from PPI Apparel Group
UI Global Brands CEO, designer, and founder Psyche Terry has launched her latest intimate apparel line. The “Inspire Psyche Terry” collection was itself inspired by “Psyche the Greek goddess of love and beauty,” explained its creator. » I want to read more and receive info from UI Global Brands
Fit Fully Yours, the lingerie firm that specializes in full cup bras, has just introduced two new collections. » I want to read more and receive info from Fit Fully Yours
Evae Evae is an interesting new fashion and custom production resource in intimate apparel. » I want to read more and receive info from Evae Evae
Parfait has added four new lines, as well as expanded several existing groups, as part of its Fall/Winter 2017 Collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
Eurovet Americas heads into 2017 celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the founding of its Curve New York show, and with plans to host a “Gala” charity dinner February 27th for 250, with proceeds to be given to breast cancer research. » I want to read more and receive info from Curvexpo
Naked Brand Group sales in its latest quarter grew by $233,746, or 73.6%, over the same period last year (to total $ 551,494). But it also reported another huge loss, $2,362,600, compared to the $3,533,421 it lost in the three months ended October 31, 2015. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
Jeff Yunis, the owner of the International Lingerie Show, discussed the new venue for his upcoming show (April 3-5, 2017), as well as other changes. » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
PVH Corp. third quarter income fell to $126.2 million on total revenue of $2.244 billion, compared to income of $221.9 million on total revenue of $2.165 billion in the same quarter last year. » I want to read more and receive info from PVH Corp.
Oh La La Cheri, the Miami-based lingerie firm, reported its tenth straight year of sales growth, expecting to end 2016 up by over 30%. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Altitude Intimates, a new trade show featuring lingerie and adult novelties, will debut April 2-4, 2017 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. For this interview, BODY asked executives at the sponsoring Lingerie Industry Association (LIA), Eric Ehrens, executive director, and Crystin Ehrens, managing director, to provide details about their show and its genesis. » I want to read more and receive info from Altitude Intimates
Third quarter sales were up 21% at Aerie, a considerable achievement considering the brand was also up 21% in the same quarter last year. The lingerie division of American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), also noted it is about to open a pop-up store December 8 in SoHo in Manhattan. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Victoria’s Secret and Pink North American and U.K. comparable company-owned store sales rose 4% in November. When the direct business is added in for those areas, the increase was 5%. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Peekay Boutiques, in multiple filings with the SEC before Thanksgiving, reported that it was not going forward with a public offering of its stock, that it might undertake a private sale, that the person who had served as its CFO, treasurer and secretary was resigning, that its accounting firm had resigned and that it had terminated its VP of marketing and visual merchandising. » I want to read more and receive info from Peekay Boutiques
Comparable store sales at Soma rose 0.4% in the three months ended October 29th, the 29th increase in the last 30 quarters for the lingerie division of Chico’s FAS. The retailer also confirmed it still plans to open eight or nine new lingerie stores this year. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Lady Gaga, as well as Bruno Mars and The Weeknd will all perform on The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, filming for the first time in Paris, to be broadcast Monday, December 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Victoria’s Secret and Pink North American operating income fell 22% in the third quarter to $163.9 million (down from $210.9 million in the same period last year), as sales rose to $1.584 billion, compared to $1.568 billion. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Total Stockroom, parent company to Coobie bras, has been finding success with its new collection of Undie Couture lace bralettes. It already offers three styles and will be “adding more in the near future.” » I want to read more and receive info from Total Stockroom
Peekay Boutiques, the adult novelties and intimates retailer, lost $1.624 million on sales of $9.548 million during the three months ended September 30, considerably less than the $2.266 million it lost in the same period last year on slightly higher sales of $9.684 million. » I want to read more and receive info from Peekay Boutiques
The new Altitude Intimates show, presented by the Lingerie Industry Association (LIA), will feature both $2000 (5’ x 10’) and $4000 (10’ x 10’) booths, as well as hard walls included in the package. Significantly, the simple booth layout will mean “no drayage fee” for exhibitors, according to management. » I want to read more and receive info from Altitude Intimates
When Nasty Gal, the prominent fashion retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, more than two dozen firms involved in intimate apparel were affected. » I want to read more and receive info from Nasty Gal
Victoria’s Secret and Pink comparable store sales in North America fell 1% in October and 2% in the fiscal third quarter ended October 29, 2016. When the direct business for both brands was added in, sales fell 2% in October and 1% in the third quarter. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Adore Me, the online lingerie retailer, has begun selling its brand at Lord & Taylor’s Fifth Avenue Manhattan location as well as on LordandTaylor.com. Styles are priced at $39 to $49 for a bra and $11 for a panty. » I want to read more and receive info from Adore Me
Lela Rose, the American ready-to-wear and bridal designer has just debuted “her first-ever intimate apparel collection in select Lane Bryant stores and on the brand’s website,” according to the retailer » I want to read more and receive info from Lane Bryant
“The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” will be created this year in Paris for the first time, and will be broadcast December 5th (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Since its creation a short time ago by a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, as the “first and only sleepwear collection specifically designed to protect the breasts and décolletage during sleep,” the NightLift sleep bra has been gaining a growing and enthusiastic following. » I want to read more and receive info from NightLift
BL Intimates reported success with the “posture bras” contained in the Exquisite Form collection it offers in the U.S. and Canada. » I want to read more and receive info from BL Intimates
“We are very happy at this stage,” declared Jeff Yunis, owner of the International Lingerie Show (ILS), as he discussed the upcoming, April 3-5, 2017 edition of his event in Las Vegas. “We know the companies who are coming back, and we have already signed eight new exhibitors.” » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
Mapalé is about to mail to the industry a greatly expanded fall, Christmas 2016 and Valentine’s 2017 catalog supplement. It is up from about 30 pages last year to about 125 this year. » I want to read more and receive info from Mapalé
Wilderness Dreams, the lingerie and swim brand that utilizes authentic camouflage patterns in its styles, has just begun shipping a new collection: Mossy Oak Break-Up COUNTRY/Aqua lingerie. » I want to read more and receive info from Wilderness Dreams
September sales dropped 2% at comparable Victoria’s Secret and Pink stores in North America. When the direct business for the two brands is added in, the results were flat to the same month last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Altitude Intimates is a new Las Vegas lingerie trade show, launching April 3 and 4, 2017, sponsored by the newly formed Lingerie Industry Association (LIA). The event will be held in the Celebrity Ballroom of the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. » I want to read more and receive info from Altitude Intimates
BL Intimates has been successfully expanding its Exquisite Form business in Puerto Rico in recent years, and now hopes to be able to soon double its sales on the island. » I want to read more and receive info from BL Intimates
Fit Fully Yours has a new, bra, Oksana Padded, that features a three part padded cup with under-wire. The Canadian firm focuses on “exceptional fit and quality at a fair price,” offering a wide range of sizes from 30A to 46J. » I want to read more and receive info from Fit Fully Yours
Parfait, the sister brand to Affinitas, has launched a number of interesting marketing campaigns recently, all focused on the theme: #morepowHERful. The latest release had extensive impact. » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
Royce Lingerie has added a new post operative mastectomy bra for autumn/winter 2016, English Rose. It joins an extensive collection of post-op and other wire-free bras from the company. » I want to read more and receive info from Royce Lingerie
PVH second quarter sales rose 4.5% while net income fell 11.4%. Emanuel Chirico, chairman and CEO complained, “we continue to be pressured by weakness in traffic and consumer spending trends at our Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein U.S. stores located in international tourist locations.” » I want to read more and receive info from PVH
Rigby & Peller has closed two more stores, one in The Galleria mall in Houston, Texas, the other in the South Coast Plaza mall in Costa Mesa, California, dropping to just 10 locations in the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
The launch of a series of instructional videos on how to use about 30 of its intimate apparel solutions products, as well as a bold new advertising program for the streets and subways of New York City, are some up the latest news items from Fashion Forms. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
Victoria’s Secret and Pink comparable store sales in North America fell by 2% in August. When the direct business is added in, the numbers were flat compared to last August. » I want to read more and receive info from L Brands
Soma, the intimate apparel chain, reported a 0.7% comparable store sales gain for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
L Brands executives faced extensive questioning from analysts about plans for the company’s lingerie brands during the conference call to discuss its second quarter results. Far less attention was given to the company’s other main business, Bath & Beauty Works. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
The opening of at least the first four La Senza lingerie stores in the U.S. is close at hand, with two located in seperate malls in Columbus, Ohio and one each in malls in Merrillville, Indiana and Orland Park, Illinois. » I want to read more and receive info from La Senza
While it has become fashionable for many brands and retailers to complain about how tough the intimate apparel business is today, one company is making it seem way to easy. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Peekay Boutiques second quarter sales fell 3% to $9.22 million while its loss for the period rose by 14% to $2.04 million. » I want to read more and receive info from Peekay Boutiques
The International Lingerie Show is moving to the Westgate Hotel (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton) for its April 3-5, 2017 event. » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
Naked Brand Group announced a new sales team in the wake of the departure, at the end of July, of Carlos Serra, vice president of sales and merchandising. He had been with the company since its relaunch in mid-2014. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
A whole new collection of Elle Macpherson lingerie is finally about to hit the market in the U.S., with a promotional campaign expected shortly after the summer Olympics end. » I want to read more and receive info from Elle Macpherson
July sales dropped 1% for Victoria’s Secret and Pink comparable stores in North America. When the direct business for two brands is added in, combined sales were about the same as last July. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Carlos Serra is exiting his position as vice president of sales and merchandising at Naked Brand Group, the company reported in filings with the SEC. His departure is effective as of July 31. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
Escanté has just completed its latest catalog, focusing on Holiday 2016 and Valentine’s 2017, and is shipping it to customers at the end of July. » I want to read more and receive info from Escanté
Mapalé by Espiral announced it will be exhibiting at the Surf Expo Show in Orlando, Florida September 8 through 10, and reiterated that it will not be attending the International Lingerie Show (September 12 through 14) in Las Vegas. The latter information had previously been reported by BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Mapalé by Espiral
Urban Intimates has changed its corporate name to UI Global Brands and its intimates line to Inspire Psyche Terry. » I want to read more and receive info from UI Global Brands
Second quarter sales at Etam Developpement, the France-based international lingerie and apparel retailer, fell by 4.9%. Though sales rose by 1.7% in Europe, sales fell by 21.7% in its China stores. » I want to read more and receive info from Etam
Texco, a leader in premium hook and eye manufacturing, is emphasizing wearability and softness in its new Cushion Comfort Collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Texco
Macy’s has expanded its extensive Thalia Sodi apparel and accessories collection to include robes, chemises and pajamas, which are now available from the store. » I want to read more and receive info from Macy’s
Van de Velde has named Erwin Van Laethem, a Belgian executive with about 27 years of experience exclusively in the energy industry, as its new CEO. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
The International Lingerie Show (ILS) is moving past the loss of eight prominent brands that announced they would not be attending its upcoming event in September, and show owner Jeff Yunis stated he “expects two dozen new exhibitors,” as well as the vast majority of those that usually attend. » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
Cosmo Lady, a large producer and retailer of intimate apparel in China, that referred to itself as the “Oriental version of Victoria’s Secret,” has announced it “will venture to overseas markets to seek global business partners.” » I want to read more and receive info from Cosmo Lady
Plans for a trade group, the Lingerie Industry Association [LIA], are moving ahead, according to Eric Ehrens, who was, until recently, the president of sales and major account sales representative for Dreamgirl, and who still works in sales for that and other firms. » I want to read more and receive info from Lingerie Industry Association
Q-T Intimates announced that its Crème Bralée Lingerie division has “now become a part of Q-T Intimates, along with the many other products under the Q-T umbrella,” according to a spokesperson. » I want to read more and receive info from Q-T Intimates
The Offprice Show (August 13-16) will again host a large number of intimate apparel, underwear and hosiery exhibitors. The event is held at the Sands Expo at the Venetian Hotel. » I want to read more and receive info from The Offprice Show
An activist investor, Barington Capital Group, has been pushing the retailer Chico’s FAS to make several changes including increasing the number of its Soma lingerie stores by as many as 300 (to total close to 600) over the next five years. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Sales at Rigby & Peller, formerly the Intimacy chain in the U.S., fell by 27.7% in the first half of 2016, in part because of the closure of “loss making stores.” » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Victoria’s Secret and Pink comparable store sales in North America rose by 4% in June, ending a two month slide in which stores sales fell 3% in April and 2% in May. When the direct business for the two brands is combined with the stores, June sales were up 6% over the same month last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Delta Galil Industries, Ltd. signed a “definitive agreement” to purchase the "premium" brands in VF Corporation’s Contemporary Brands Coalition (CBC) for $120 million, according to the companies. The labels include 7 for All Mankind, Splendid and Ella Moss. » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
Colombia-based Sourcing y Diseño SAS will return to Curve in New York at the end of July with its women’s intimates label Silk & Soul. The company’s first Curve was in Vegas in February. » I want to read more and receive info from Silk & Soul
Colombia-based Sourcing y Diseño SAS will return to Curve in New York at the end of July with its women’s intimates label Silk & Soul. The company’s first Curve was in Vegas in February. » I want to read more and receive info from Hacked_By_Tev3R ~~~> Ashiyane Digital Security Team
Colombia-based Sourcing y Diseño SAS will return to Curve in New York at the end of July with its women’s intimates label Silk & Soul. The company’s first Curve was in Vegas in February. » I want to read more and receive info from Silk & Soul
Colombia-based Sourcing y Diseño SAS will return to Curve in New York at the end of July with its women’s intimates label Silk & Soul. The company’s first Curve was in Vegas in February. » I want to read more and receive info from Hacked_By_Tev3R ~~~> Ashiyane Digital Security Team
Colombia-based Sourcing y Diseño SAS will return to Curve in New York at the end of July with its women’s intimates label Silk & Soul. The company’s first Curve was in Vegas in February. » I want to read more and receive info from Silk & Soul
Colombia-based Sourcing y Diseño SAS will return to Curve in New York at the end of July with its women’s intimates label Silk & Soul. The company’s first Curve was in Vegas in February. » I want to read more and receive info from Hacked_By_Tev3R ~~~> Ashiyane Digital Security Team
Colombia-based Sourcing y Diseño SAS will return to Curve in New York at the end of July with its women’s intimates label Silk & Soul. The company’s first Curve was in Vegas in February. » I want to read more and receive info from Silk & Soul
Wear Ease has reported increasing success with its Compression T, style 915, designed for those who need to manage swelling in their torso caused by lymphedema, edema or surgery. » I want to read more and receive info from Wear Ease
Bravo Universal, a solutions products firm BODY first interviewed at Curvexpo in New York in early 2014, and which is already selling in the U.S. as well as internationally, has announced plans to aggressively expand in this country. » I want to read more and receive info from Bravo Universal
Yandy.com has launched a summer follow-up to its successful April “Everyday Sexy Bra Collection.” Bras in the new group retail for $15.95 or three for $33. » I want to read more and receive info from Yandy.com
The International Lingerie Show (ILS) is moving its show next spring to a new hotel, and it has also changed the dates from late March to April 3-5, 2017. The name of the new hotel has not been officially announced. » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
Oh La La Cheri, the Miami-based lingerie firm, is in the midst of an ambitious revamping of both its internal business management software as well as several aspects of the web platform that retailers use to interact with the company. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Sales at Naked Brand Group rose 72.6% in the first quarter, but losses also rose by 40.3%. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
Curvexpo is moving in August to the women’s section of Project at the Mandalay Bay Hotel convention center according to several exhibitors who have been promised booths at the upcoming show. » I want to read more and receive info from Curvexpo
Vanilla Night & Day is a ten year old Polish intimates firm that will be making its first appearance at the upcoming Curvexpo show in New York (July 31-August 2). The firm specializes in nightdresses, chemises, pajamas, robes and dressing gowns. » I want to read more and receive info from Vanilla Night & Day
Fashion Forms, the intimate apparel solutions products expert, is running ads on 75 New York City buses in the “trendy” and “shopping areas” of Manhattan during the month of June, according to Erika Defibaugh, an account executive at OUTFRONT media, who arranged the advertising. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
The Intimate Apparel Square Club will honor PVH Corp. and Target at its 61st anniversary H.U.G. gala Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the 230 Fifth Penthouse event space in Manhattan. Accepting on behalf of PVH will be Les Hall, president core intimates. » I want to read more and receive info from Intimate Apparel Square Club
HanesBrands will elevate Gerald Evans Jr. to CEO with current CEO and chairman Richard Noll assuming the new role of executive chairman, both moves effective October 1, 2016. » I want to read more and receive info from HanesBrands
An important group of 10 intimates companies will not be exhibiting at the September International Lingerie Show (ILS), including Dreamgirl, Coquette, Escanté, Mapalé (formerly Espiral), Fantasy, Elegant Moments, Hoss, Allure, Roma Costume and J. Valentine. » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
Comparable store sales at Soma rose half a percent in the first quarter, while sales dropped 4.2% for parent company Chico’s FAS (which also includes the brands Chico’s and White House Black Market). » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Victoria’s Secret and Pink May comparable store sales in North America fell by 2%. When combined with those stores’ direct business the May decline was only 1%. » I want to read more and receive info from L Brands
“We want to bring the excitement back to ILS [the International Lingerie Show] and we feel very fortunate and appreciate the acceptance by our customers,” declared Deborah Herrera, president of sales at Escanté, when asked about her particularly busy booth at the most recent show in early April. » I want to read more and receive info from Escanté
Wilderness Dreams reported a successful experience at its first International Lingerie Show in April, and revealed plans for new and expanding lingerie collections to be introduced later this year. » I want to read more and receive info from Wilderness Dreams Lingerie
First quarter sales at Peekay Boutiques, the chain that sells adult products and lingerie, dropped by $436,000, while its losses for the period rose from $486,000 last year to $889,000 for the first three months of this year. » I want to read more and receive info from Peekay Boutiques
Shapeez is expanding its multi-pronged effort to educate retailers about how to sell its shaping and slimming products as well as the larger issues of how to survive and grow in today’s rapidly changing retail environment. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Luisa Loveday of Loveday London is returning to the Curvexpo show in New York (July 31 through August 2), and told BODY, in answer to emailed questions, that she is already selling to several retailers here and that the majority of her web traffic is from the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from Loveday London
The International Lingerie Show is planning a change in the fashion show portion of its next event, September 12 through 14, at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
In its 2015 annual report, as well as in a recent investor handout, L Brands, parent company to Victoria’s Secret, Pink and La Senza, revealed how it plans to grow its lingerie brands over the next year. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Peekay Boutiques, Inc. posted a huge loss for 2015, following smaller losses in 2014 and 2013. While much of last year’s loss was due to a massive goodwill impairment charge, the company’s annual report also included mentions of the possibility of a bankruptcy filing as well as the recent closing of one of its stores. » I want to read more and receive info from Peekay Boutiques
Comparable store sales in April at Victoria’s Secret and Pink shops in the U.S. and Canada declined 3%. For the combination of its comparable North American lingerie stores and its direct business, the decline in April was 1%. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Starline and the related brands Raveware and Party King completed a move in March from Irvine, California, where the brands originated, to Texas. » I want to read more and receive info from Starline
Madeline Cote introduced retail buyers to her new company, Exes Lingerie, at the recent International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Exes Lingerie
Coquette’s plans for a new full cup bra line, as well as a discussion of the company’s exit from costumes and men’s underwear, were the subjects of an interview with the company’s Marcus Horea during the recent International Lingerie Show. » I want to read more and receive info from Coquette
Yandy.com has introduced a new “everyday sexy” bra and panty collection that comes across as a bit more mainstream than its usual, sexier offerings. » I want to read more and receive info from Yandy.com
HanesBrands entered into “a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Champion Europe, which owns the trademark for the Champion brand in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.” » I want to read more and receive info from HanesBrands
The former Intimacy retail chain, now operating under the Rigby and Peller name, has closed two branches since September, dropping the total to 12 in the U.S. Under the Intimacy name, the chain once numbered close to 20 here before shrinking to 14 as of last fall. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Seven year old Urban Intimates Lingerie has changed its corporate name to UI Global Brands, LLC. » I want to read more and receive info from Urban Intimates Lingerie
Mapalé, which is now the new name for the Espiral and AM:PM brands, is off to a strong start in 2016, the first year of its re-branding. » I want to read more and receive info from Mapale
DSNews, the new marketing and distribution company headed by Russ Kelly, has just signed an agreement with the Italian luxury underwear firm, Trucco Tessile, to launch its Ghiro brand in the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from DSNews
Leg Apparel has a just added a new Realtree licensed collection of camouflage men’s underwear, women’s leggings, thermal fleece base layer underwear for both men and women, as well as accessories, jewelry, hats, and scarves. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Apparel
La Vie en Orange, which launched in 2011, produces men’s and women’s underwear made from second-hand T-shirts. » I want to read more and receive info from La Vie en Orange
Sock It To Me, a company we have written about before, was at the Pool show as well as Magic in February with a new collection of men’s and women’s underwear with patterns that come from its large, existing collection of socks. » I want to read more and receive info from Sock It To Me
Victoria’s Secret and Pink comparable store sales in the U.S. and Canada rose 4% in February. Meanwhile during the month, the company opened two new locations, raising the total in the U.S. to 992. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
French fetish designer Patrice Catanzaro will be back at the International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas (April 4-6) with several new apparel and lingerie collections. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
Sales of Aerie intimate apparel rose 26% in its fiscal fourth quarter, and rose 20% for the full year ended January 30, 2016. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Wilderness Dreams has added 14 new lingerie and swimwear styles in a new camouflage pattern called Mossy Oak Break-Up Country. » I want to read more and receive info from Wilderness Dreams Lingerie
BL Intimates, the company that distributes the Exquisite Form line of bras, has recently added several new independent sales representatives. » I want to read more and receive info from BL Intimates
Victoria’s Secret CEO Sharen Jester Turney has resigned and Leslie Wexner, chairman and CEO of parent company L Brands, “will assume leadership of Victoria’s Secret.” » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Parfait, the full bust sister division to Affinitas, will be at Curvexpo with its Fall/Winter 2016 collection that includes “two brand new groups, four recolors and expanded sizing.” » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
The International Lingerie Show (April 4 through 6, 2016) will feature a new format for the traditional fashion show that is held on Monday night, at the end of the first day of the event. » I want to read more and receive info from The International Lingerie Show
After an absence from U.S. lingerie trade shows for more than a decade, German-based Karl Conzelmann GmbH & Co KG and its brands, Nina Von C and Like it!, will return to Curvexpo in New York later this month. » I want to read more and receive info from Karl Conzelmann
The Affinitas Intimates Fall/Winter 2016 collection brings to mind “crisp Autumn days and romantic evenings in,” according to a company spokesperson who noted the additions include “Three new groups and two re-colors.” » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
Total sales at Victoria’s Secret and Pink stores in the U.S. and Canada were up 6.9% in the fourth quarter and 7.2% for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2016. Victoria’s Secret’s direct sales were up 15.2% in the last quarter and 3.5% for the year. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
The recent bankruptcy in Canada of a Halloween and costume retailer, Enterprise André Cloutier, Inc. and Party V.I.P., hit several North American costume and intimates wholesalers and distributors. They are included on a list of creditors filed with the Canadian government. » I want to read more and receive info from Enterprise André Cloutier
Badines is a new French brand that will be exhibiting at the New York Curvexpo show later this month. » I want to read more and receive info from Badines
As usual, there will be a large number of intimate apparel, underwear and hosiery firms exhibiting at the upcoming Off-Price Show at the Sands Expo February 14 - 17, 2016, in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Off-Price Show
Zoë Ayla is a new swimwear, activewear, intimates and dress label from E-Retail Society Ventures. “All our products are designed in Montreal and Hong Kong and manufactured in China,” according to Quinn Roukema, » I want to read more and receive info from Zoë Ayla
As it heads into 2016, Urban Intimates is “creating an entire collection specific for our boutique customers. We are focusing attention to detail and fit and fashion,” according to company executive Vontoba Terry. » I want to read more and receive info from Urban Intimates
Knicker Luxe, the Australian underwear brand, has expanded its collection for 2016 and will return to the Curvexpo show (first appearance, August 2014 in Las Vegas), in February in New York. » I want to read more and receive info from Knicker Luxe
There are several new bra color offerings from Fit Fully Yours, as the company prepares to exhibit at the upcoming Curvexpo in February. » I want to read more and receive info from Fit Fully Yours
NightLift, the bra and lingerie collection created by a plastic surgeon to protect the breasts during sleep, has amassed an impressive collection of articles and endorsements from a variety of publications, shows and websites, ranging from Glamour to The Doctors talk show to the Huffington Post. » I want to read more and receive info from NightLift
Juana De Arco is a casual intimate apparel and clothing company that has been in business since 1998 out of Argentina, but has only been selling in the U.S. since 2014 and is now taking aggressive steps to expand here. » I want to read more and receive info from Juana De Arco
Amandev, a small, new luxury lingerie collection based in New York, will make its “first presentation to the retail world” at the Salon International de la Lingerie in Paris later this month and then at the Curvexpo show in Manhattan in February. » I want to read more and receive info from Amandev
Victoria’s Secret and Pink company owned, comparable store sales in the U.S. and Canada rose 8% in December. Year to date those stores were up 6%. Victoria’s Secret direct sales were up 14% in December and 2% year to date. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Chasney Beauty, a brand based in Hong Kong, is looking to expand its business in this country and will be at the New York Curvexpo show for the first time in February. » I want to read more and receive info from Chasney Beauty
Felix Sulzberger, who has served for many years as the CEO of Calida Group (which also includes the Aubade lingerie line) has resigned and is being replaced by Reiner Pichler. » I want to read more and receive info from Calida Group
Delta Galil Industries, Ltd. announced “an exclusive global licensing agreement to develop, produce and distribute performance-based underwear collections for Columbia Sportswear.” » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
Wilderness Dreams, the intimates and underwear collection that utilizes camouflage patterns, is adding new styles in 2016 for women and men, and continues to expand both the number and type of retail locations in which it sells. » I want to read more and receive info from Wilderness Dreams Lingerie
Easton International, the U.S.-based sales organization, has added the British brand Gossard to the group of luxury brands it represents. » I want to read more and receive info from Easton International
The Offprice Show has hired Melissa Witnik its sales and operations coordinator. » I want to read more and receive info from The Offprice Show
After introducing Sassy Chassis at the Curvexpo show in Las Vegas in August, owner Susan Piontek plans to return for the New York shows in Feburary and August. » I want to read more and receive info from Sassy Chassis
American Eagle Outfitters, parent company to the Aerie lingerie brand, announced at the start of December that Jay Schottenstein will continue as CEO. He had served as interim CEO since January of 2014. » I want to read more and receive info from American Eagle Outfitters
Aerie intimate apparel comparable store sales rose 21% in the third quarter after rising 18% in the second quarter. For the year the brand is up 17%. Now, instead of closing stores it plans to open more. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Oh La La Cheri, the lingerie design firm based in Florida, has been growing steadily, but 2015 has been “a record year” according to founder Nicolas Attard. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Looking to reinvigorate the combined International Lingerie Show and Las Vegas Halloween Show (April 4th through 6th, 2016 at the Rio Hotel), owner Jeff Yunis has made or is considering a variety of changes and improvements. » I want to read more and receive info from Specialty Trade Shows
Fit Fully Yours, the company that specializes in full cup bras, has added new styles as well as extending the size ranges of some existing bras. » I want to read more and receive info from Fit Fully Yours
Shapeez is expanding its collection of support materials for its new Demee push up bra and will also soon introduce a longer version of its latest creation. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Mapalé has enjoyed a strong positive response from retailers since parent company Grupo Espiral made the decision last summer to combine its labels, which also include AM:PM, under the new brand name. » I want to read more and receive info from Espiral
Victoria’s Secret comparable store sales were “expected” to be up 5% in October and “total sales at Victoria’s Secret Direct, which are not included in comparable store sales, are estimated to be up about 7%,” according to parent company L Brands, Inc. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Entertainers Rihanna, Selena Gomez and the artist “The Weeknd” are scheduled to perform on The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which will broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 8 on CBS. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
2(x)ist is adding a women’s collection for spring 2016. At its fashion show in mid-October the company showed about 20 women’s styles. » I want to read more and receive info from 2(x)ist
Chico’s FAS, parent to the Soma lingerie brand and stores, has named Shelley Broader its president and CEO, effective December 1, 2015. She replaces David Dyer, who will become vice chair of the board of directors. » I want to read more and receive info from Chico’s FAS
Leto, an established apparel producer, launched a new intimates collection in July. And, as the Curvexpo show kicked off its first edition at the back of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Leto was exhibiting the new line at a booth nearby in Magic’s central hall. » I want to read more and receive info from Leto
According to Bloomberg Television, the prominent Italian lingerie and sock maker Sandro Veronesi “is planning to challenge Victoria’s Secret on its home turf by opening his first U.S. stores,” timing them “in the next couple of years.” » I want to read more and receive info from Calzedonia Group
Heath Golden, president of Bendon Group Limited, western hemisphere is leaving the lingerie wholesaler on October 23rd to become president of the neck wear and jewelry division of Randa, the men’s accessories company. » I want to read more and receive info from Bendon Group
Claire Chambers has resigned as the CEO of Journelle, the lingerie retailer she founded in 2007 according to several sources in the company and industry. » I want to read more and receive info from Journelle
Many specialty lingerie stores have reported they have been searching for a new source of high quality silk intimates ever since the recent closing of a certain well-known label. » I want to read more and receive info from Andres
Anita has finally joined the host of other lingerie wholesalers who are now retailing on their own websites. BODY had reported the company was planning such a move back on July 2. » I want to read more and receive info from Anita
’UnVeiled by Felina’ is a new lingerie brand soon to be launched by the California-based firm. The introduction is scheduled for November market week according to party invitations mailed to the industry this week. » I want to read more and receive info from Felina
A new retail lingerie website has launched: Undies.com. Though it only offers moderately priced bras and panties to start, there are hundreds of colors, prints and styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Undies.com
Victoria’s Secret and Pink comparable store sales in North America rose 9% in September. Victoria’s Secret Direct sales were up 3%. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Naked Brand Group, already significantly invested in using NBA star Dwyane Wade to promote its under wares, has now moved in the direction of using additional sports figures in the same effort. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
In mid 2014 Fersten Worldwide, a leading supplier of decorated women’s and men’s apparel, outerwear and headwear for the promotional market, purchased Body Hush shapewear. Since then, with a strong partner behind it, the brand has be growing in both the U.S. and Canada. For this interview, BODY talked with Jimena Rosas about how her shape wear is, in her words, “a better investment” for retailers. » I want to read more and receive info from Body Hush
Dreamgirl promoted national sales manager Tiffany Cartigiano to director of global sales. “Concurrent with this move, Eric Ehrens, president of sales and major account sales representative, is transitioning to a new role as executive account representative for major DG Brands accounts.” » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
In late September, Hanes Hosiery launched its fall 2015 collection which includes its new “X-Temp technology and solution based sheers, tights and leggings that compliment women of every age, nationwide.” » I want to read more and receive info from HanesBrands
Intimacy stores have been “re-branded as Rigby & Peller as from 15 September,” according to the U.S. retail chain’s parent Van de Velde. In addition, one of the former Intimacy locations in Scottsdale has recently been closed, reducing the chain to 14 (from 15 in early July). » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
The new manager at Vanity Fair Brands Europe (VFB), a division of Fruit of the Loom and Berkshire Hathaway, reported over the weekend that negotiations are continuing but have not yet concluded in the possible sale to Perceva, a French investment group. » I want to read more and receive info from Fruit of the Loom
Melissa Thomason of Breakout Bras in Greenville South Carolina talked with Ted Vayos, associate publisher, about her experiences selling the Rixie Clip, the bra extending and reducing accessory, in her store. » I want to read more and receive info from Rixie Clip
Naked Brand Group sales more than doubled to $361,043 in its second quarter ended July 31, up from $164,986 in the same period last year. Meanwhile the company reported a net loss for the period of $3.140 million, down from a loss of $29.033 million for the same period last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will broadcast Tuesday, December 8th (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. The show debuted in 1995 and has taken place in Cannes, Los Angeles, Miami and, most recently, London. This year it is being produced in New York City. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
The Offprice Show “August attendance was consistent with August 2014, so nearly 11,000 total” at the Sands Expo at Venetian/Palazzo in Las Vegas, August 15 through 18, according to Todd Fabos of show management. Of that total, 1,056 were international retailers. » I want to read more and receive info from The Offprice Show
Comparable store sales at Victoria’s Secret stores (including Pink) in the U.S. and Canada rose 6% in August while sales at Victoria’s Secret Direct rose 2%. Year-to-date, the stores are up 4%, but Direct is down 4%. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
“Kay LeGrange, senior vice president of sales, has resigned from Hanky Panky to pursue other avenues,” according to an email sent to retailers by Lida Orzeck, CEO and co-owner of the lingerie firm. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanky Panky
Patrice Catanzaro will not take his usual booth at the International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas because the show this year conflicts with The Montreal Fetish Weekend, a six day affair where the French fetish designer is always a major participant. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
“There are many reasons women come to Shapeez: great support, the elimination of bulges and back fat, the shaping of the waist and a much smoother and cleaner look in clothing. But the reason that they stay with Shapeez has a lot to do with comfort,” declared founder Staci Berner, pointing to a host of unsolicited customer comments about her growing collection of patented bras. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Knock out!, the maker of solution “Smart Panties” and a collection of Mighty Nighties sleepwear products announced “10% of all Lilac sales go to the Foundation For Women’s Cancers (cancer below the belt).” » I want to read more and receive info from Knock out!
Grupo Espiral, the company behind that lingerie and the AM:PM resort, beach and swim label, is combining both into a single brand name: Mapalé. The first look at the new logo and company images will be the International Lingerie Show which opens Monday in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Espiral
The International Lingerie Show opens a three day run at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas on Monday, August 31. The event is a couple of weeks earlier than usual due to an unusual confluence of conflicting holidays including a late Labor Day (Monday, September 7th), along with the Jewish Holidays of Rosh Hashana (Monday and Tuesday, September 14 and 15) and Yom Kippur (Wednesday, September 23). » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
Losses rose dramatically at Peekay Boutiques while sales rose modestly in both the second quarter and first half of 2015. » I want to read more and receive info from Peekay Boutiques
The Spring/Summer 2016 collection from Affinitas calls to mind “balmy summer evenings, mint juleps and sweet southern charm” with “Three new groups and two recolors” featuring “ muted pastels, vintage floral prints, and heather greys all embodying a subtle yet pronounced femininity.” » I want to read more and receive info from Affiinitas
Elle Macpherson is returning to intimate apparel. » I want to read more and receive info from Simon de Winter Group
Perceva, a French investment group, has not yet completed negotiations with Fruit of the Loom for the purchase of its Vanity Fair Brands Europe (VFB) division. Kirby Jordan, a Fruit spokesperson, confirmed that negotiations continue, but that there was nothing new to report as of noon August 14th. » I want to read more and receive info from Perceva
“We’ve grown so much. We had to move,” declared Ann Deal, owner of Fashion Forms, the leading specialty bra and solutions product maker, explaining to BODY the company’s reasoning behind its move to Austin, Texas from California. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
Victoria’s Secret and Pink North American company-owned comparable store sales were up 2% in July, 3% in the second quarter and 4% year-to-date compared to the same periods last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Exquisite Form has just started shipping its new “Wirefree Back Close Bra With Comfort Lining” to retailers. Style #51062048 is offered in white in sizes 38-44C, 38-44D and 38-44DD and has a suggested retail price of $26. » I want to read more and receive info from Exquisite Form
Rob Gardner has joined Felina as vice president of sales “for our branded business (Felina, Jezebel, Paramour intimates and Buffalo David Bitton, English Laundry men’s underwear and loungewear),” according to company president Robert Zarabi. » I want to read more and receive info from Felina
Calida Group, the Swiss firm that owns both the Calida and Aubade underwear and intimates brands, reported net income in the first half of 2015 dropped 86.5% to 700,000 Swiss francs, CHF, (about $728,703) at current exchange rates) while sales fell 14.8% to 168.1 million CHF (about $175 million). » I want to read more and receive info from Calida Group
Fashion Forms, a leader in intimate apparel solutions products, will move from its long time home in Ventura, California to Austin, Texas this fall. It will also add “40 staff and operations positions” at the new location. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
Attendance at the just-completed Paris Mode City (July 4-6) dropped significantly in comparison to recent years, while at the sister Interfilière textile show, visitor attendance remained even. » I want to read more and receive info from Paris Mode City
Knock out! wants to generate more discussion of the practical side of women’s underwear. » I want to read more and receive info from Knock out!
Cortland Foundations has “just introduced a line using printed body fabric consisting of a bra, body briefer, control brief, control panty and control pantyliner,” reported owner Peter Wageck. “We’re also working on a sports bra line.” » I want to read more and receive info from Cortland Foundations
A large contingent of intimate apparel and hosiery firms will be among the 550 apparel companies exhibiting at the upcoming Off-Price Show at the Sands Expo August 15 through 18 in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Off-Price Show
As Shapeez launches its new, completely redesigned website, it also announced it is going ahead with a long version of its new Demee, demi cup bra. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
CMK Distinctive Brands, the marketing and distribution company headed by industry veteran Cynthia Kelly, has just launched an innovative wholesale lingerie ordering platform. » I want to read more and receive info from CMK Distinctive Brands
The Giving Bride returns to the Curve show in New York in August, with “several new styles, including new nightgowns, in response to retailers’ requests,” owner Maggie Gillette told BODY. “We will also be adding new color ways and new metallic laces to some of the products that have been our best sellers in the prior seasons.” » I want to read more and receive info from The Giving Bride
“Curve marks Tallulah Love’s formal launch into the US market,” explained Michelle Taylor, the founder of the U.K.-based lingerie collection. “The interest we received from U.S. retailers who visited our stand at Salon International de la Lingerie in Paris gave us confidence to commit to the U.S. market and we are very excited to be taking this strategic step.” » I want to read more and receive info from Tallulah Love
Victoria’s Secret North America June comparable store sales (which include Pink stores) were up 1% while Victoria’s Secret direct sales dropped 4% for the month. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Comparable store sales at the Intimacy retail chain continued to fall in the first half of 2015, and the store count also shrank to 15 locations in the U.S., with the closing of one since April. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Jolar-Speck, the Canadian distributor, has hired Linda Martin as its sales agent for British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories. » I want to read more and receive info from Jolar-Speck
Oh La La Cheri has created The Designer Collection, which incorporates and replaces its existing Boutique and Curves divisions. The move is meant to emphasize that its customers are hungry for the latest and best in lingerie fashion, no matter what size they happen to be. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Kisskill, the Melbourne-based lingerie firm, has been expanding gradually in the U.S. since its launch in 2013. And the firm, with its exotic and luxurious collection, returns to Curvexpo in New York in August with several new styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Kisskill
Anita fired many of its independent sales representatives last week and is replacing them with an internal company sales force. The German-based lingerie firm will also soon begin to sell its products directly to consumers on its own website. » I want to read more and receive info from Anita
While Jockey has offered a version of its Skimmies “slipshort” for several years now, it is increasing its promotional activity for the product with a series of online videos and illustrations. Skimmies provide extra coverage under skirts and prevent chafing and static cling. » I want to read more and receive info from Jockey
While there are many bra extenders on the market, the key to the patented Rixie Clip is that it also allows users to reduce band size. As a result, this recent invention has been finding a growing list of customers. » I want to read more and receive info from Rixie Clip
Dominique Intimates is now shipping its new racer back front close bra, and owner Michael Chernoff reported, “We are very excited as the initial feedback from our retailers has been extraordinary.” » I want to read more and receive info from Dominique Intimates
Victoria’s Secret May comparable store sales in North America increased 5%, while the online and catalog direct business for the brand decreased by 3% compared to the same month last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Soma comparable stores sales rose 6.5% for the 13 weeks ended May 2. In addition, the intimate apparel chain opened a net three new stores during the quarter, raising the total number to 280 (of which 17 are outlet stores). » I want to read more and receive info from Soma Intimates
Exes and Ohs Intimates is a lingerie collection specifically created to accommodate a wide range of body types, including a variety of difficult to fit silhouettes. » I want to read more and receive info from Exes and Ohs Intimates
Ann Marie John has joined the Rubie’s Canada sales team. She has worked extensively in the costume and lingerie industries. » I want to read more and receive info from Rubie’s
Exquisite Form, the brand specializing in “fuller bras,” is, for the first time, offering three versions of a shaping brief. Distributed in the U.S. by BL Intimates, the briefs will be sold in two-packs with a suggested retail price of $20. » I want to read more and receive info from Exquisite Form
Sales for Bandelettes, the anti-chafing thigh bands, have been expanding rapidly in 2015, with continued growth coming as more store have decided to offer the product. » I want to read more and receive info from Bandelettes
Sales at aerie were up 12% for the quarter ended May 2, 2015, but parent company American Eagle Outfitters revealed that it may now close as many as 25 of its lingerie stores this year, instead of the approximately 20 it said it would close during an analyst conference call in March. » I want to read more and receive info from aerie
Agent Provocateur’s rapid recent sales growth and future potential has convinced its owners to keep building the business rather than sell it, a spokesperson told BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Agent Provocateur
Panache, the UK-based lingerie firm, launched an advertising campaign, “Modeled by Role Models,” that features six women who reveal their admirable life accomplishments and promote their causes while wearing underwear. » I want to read more and receive info from Panache
Shapeez is off to a strong start for 2015, despite the cold winter in some parts of the country, and there are several indications that the growth will continue. “Our year has been going very well,” said CFO David Berner. “Our numbers are up in both the U.S. and Canada, our two key markets.” » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
The Apparel Partnership Group (APG), which launched a licensed collection of Psycho Bunny men’s underwear, loungewear and apparel early last year has now expanded its offerings to include a women’s collection that “consists of a few small capsules of both intimates and loungewear,” according to Matthew Healy, president and CEO. » I want to read more and receive info from Apparel Partnership Group
Comparable Victoria’s Secret store sales in April in North America “were flat to last year driven by the timing shift of Easter versus last year,” according to Amie Preston, chief investor relations at parent company L Brands. Meanwhile, “at Victoria’s Secret direct, April sales decreased by 10%, as significant growth in core categories was more than offset by the exit of apparel.” » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Shibue Couture announced it will supply official products for the 2016 Miss California USA and Miss California Teen USA pageants, and the items will be “featured on the red carpet, main stage, runway and worn by the contestants.” » I want to read more and receive info from Shibue Couture
Naked Brand Group, the underwear and intimates firm where Carole Hochman became CEO in mid 2014, reported a loss of $21,078,265 on sales of $557,212 for the year ended January 31, 2015. More than half of this deficit is composed of “substantial non-cash losses associated with the derivative accounting in connection with” a private placement offering last year to raise capital for the firm. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Brand Group
The company that produces the bumbrella, the half slip with panty built in, has created an attractive new 17-page brand book and an informational video to explain and show off the product. » I want to read more and receive info from Bumbrella
Starline introduced a role playing group, the Fetish Lingerie collection, at the recent International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas. It joins the company’s existing costume and corset collections. » I want to read more and receive info from Starline
The International Lingerie Show (ILS), which concluded at the start of April, “was a very good show for us” according to French fetish designer Patrice Catanzaro. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
New fashion from Baci Lingerie’s expanded White Label collection led the way to a successful International Lingerie Show for the company. Images of the intimate apparel adorned the firm’s booth at the bi-annual event March 30 through April 1, in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci Lingerie
Bendon has offered the Heidi by Heidi Klum Lingerie collection to Macy’s on an exclusive basis. The lower-priced line is part of the celebrity’s overall brand, which also includes a men’s label, HKMAN. » I want to read more and receive info from Bendon
Chad Horstman, the founder and CEO of Yandy.com, a leading retailer of intimate apparel, has taken the unusual step of distributing a statement citing the bankruptcy of Frederick’s of Hollywood to promote his own company. » I want to read more and receive info from Yandy.com
Victoria’s Secret plans, in 2015, to open “approximately 26 net new Victoria’s Secret stores (21 in the U.S. and five in Canada) and expand some existing stores, for a total net gain in square footages of about 5%. Additional expansion is planned around the world. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
When Frederick’s of Hollywood filed for bankruptcy Sunday, it listed four lingerie wholesalers among it 30 largest creditors. And it revealed that it already has an offer of $22.5 million from Authentic Brand Group for its remaining inventory, shared revenue from future licensing opportunities and the right to run its online store, which will remain open during bankruptcy proceedings. » I want to read more and receive info from Frederick’s of Hollywood
Agent Provocateur is about to open its 20th location in the U.S., a 700 square foot shop in the Americana mall in Manhasset, Long Island, on about April 22nd. Yet another location is planned for later this summer, a 990 square foot shop in The Mall Short Hills in New Jersey. » I want to read more and receive info from Agent Provocateur
Frederick’s of Hollywood has decided to close not some but all of its stores. A notice posted on the company’s “Store Locator” page stated, as of April 15, “We no longer have store locations. Our online store offers the same selection of products.” » I want to read more and receive info from Frederick’s of Hollywood
Triumph has created a clever way to lock up customers at an early age. A cynic might call it an innocent version of what tobacco giant R. J. Reynolds was doing with the cartoon character Joe Camel in the late 1980’s and early ‘90’s to lure children to its products. » I want to read more and receive info from Triumph
2014 sales dropped slightly at both Calida and Aubade, the underwear and intimate apparel divisions of Calida Holding AG, as the Switzerland-based parent company completed its majority takeover of the Lafuma Group, a producer of surfing, skiing, climbing and other outdoor products. » I want to read more and receive info from Calida
Texco, a leading manufacturer hook and eye bra closures, has created a new collection of components specifically designed for sports bras: the Sports Series. This comes at a time when most wholesalers having expanded their bra offerings to include at least one silhouette designed for exercise. » I want to read more and receive info from Texco
The Intimacy chain of lingerie stores lost money for its parent company for the first time in 2014, and as a result of continuing declines there, the publicly trade lingerie firm Van de Velde was forced to register an impairment charge of 31.4 million euros. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
March Victoria’s Secret and Pink comparable store sales in the U.S. and Canada were up 9% over the same month last year, while Victoria’s Secret Direct sales fell 2% during the same period. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Score a win for Cacique, the plus size lingerie brand from Lane Bryant, that has challenged Victoria’s Secret’s definition of sexy lingerie in its new “I’m No Angel” advertising campaign. The American media — and social media — have enjoyed watching Cacique throw down the gauntlet. » I want to read more and receive info from Lane Bryant
“Heavy metal” is the theme of Parfait’s new Autumn/Winter 2015 collection. The full-busted bra specialist is sister brand to Affinitas. » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
In February, Adamandeve.com, the parent company of Adam & Eve retail shops, claimed “the stores’ best sales month on record.” » I want to read more and receive info from Adam and Eve
PVH Corp. reported a dramatic rise in earnings for the year and fourth quarter ended February 1, 2015. And, in a conference call to discuss the results, CEO Manny Chirico spent much time discussing the contribution, over the past year and going forward, of the Calvin Klein brand and underwear. » I want to read more and receive info from PVH
While not surprising, it seems that the Gilly Hicks lingerie brand is now officially dead. Joanne Crevoiserat, EVP and CFO at parent company Abercrombie & Fitch Co., speaking recently on the conference call to discuss Q4 2014 results, said, “we decided during the quarter that we would wind down that business in 2015.” » I want to read more and receive info from Gilly Hicks
Aerie launched, at the end of March, Aerie for Yellowberry, a nine piece “collaborative bra collection for girls 11 to 15” announced the company, which is the intimates division of American Eagle Outfitters. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Bras in lollipop red, margarita green, periwinkle, sea foam, Bahama blue, pomegranate, endive, mocha and peony....and dozens more shades. “We offer a crazy amount of color choices,” admitted Adam Slater, owner of Total Stockroom, explaining one of the key selling points of his Coobie intimates line. All these hues allow retailers “to satisfy their customers’ needs.” » I want to read more and receive info from Coobie
Baci Lingerie and Envy Menswear will both be in booth 203 at the upcoming International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas at the end of the month, and both collections will feature many new styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci Lingerie
The recent announcement that Frederick’s of Hollywood is in the process of reducing the number of retail locations to around 60 is but one of several important changes that have occurred since the once publicly trade firm was taken private last May. A count of the stores listed on the company website indicate about 82 store are now in operation, down from 94 last May and 135 as of February, 2008. » I want to read more and receive info from Frederick’s of Hollywood
Peekay Boutiques, Inc., the adult products store that became a publicly trade company in February, opened its 48th retail location (and its 17th in California) in Valencia. The chain, which operates stores under various names including Lovers, ConRev, Christal’s and A Touch of Romance, used the latter name for this location. » I want to read more and receive info from Peekay
Exquisite Form, a venerable Vanity Fair brand that has been around since the 1940’s, strengthened and consolidated its position with U.S. retailers over the past year, and will soon be offering additional styles and a new shapewear segment. » I want to read more and receive info from Exquisite Form
Sean Monahan, founder and CEO of LRS Apparel, Ltd., has announced his “resignation from the day to day operations of the company effective 3/20/15.” The company includes both Raveware Lingerie and Party King Halloween apparel. » I want to read more and receive info from Raveware
Peekay Boutiques, Inc., the adult chain that became a public company this February, expects to expand from its current fleet of 47 stores “at a rate of 8-15 stores per year, resulting in 114 stores by the end of 2019.” That information, including the fact that its sales rose to $39.449 million in fiscal 2013 (and $29.367 million for the first nine months of 2014) and much more can be gleaned from an examination of various documents recently filed with the SEC. » I want to read more and receive info from Peekay
Even though Aerie, the intimates division of American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), has been outperforming recently, its parent plans to close an additional 20 lingerie shops in 2015, continuing a process that, by the end of the year, will have cut the total number by about half since the end of 2011. At the end of that year there were 158 Aerie stores; by the end of 2015 there will be about 81. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
One exhibitor that provoked a good deal of interest and conversation at the recent Curvexpo in New York was NightLift, showing a bra, babydoll and bra-camisole, all specifically designed by a plastic surgeon to provide maximum support for the breasts during sleep. » I want to read more and receive info from NightLift
February comparable sales at Victoria’s Secret and Pink stores in the U.S. and Canada rose 7% in February, while Victoria’s Secret direct sales dropped 6%. Parent company L Brands, which also owns Bath & Body Works, La Senza and Henri Bendel, reported a 7% sales increase for the four week period ended Feb. 28, 2015, registering at total of $806.1 million, compared to $750.0 million for the four-week period ended March 1, 2014. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Patrice Catanzaro, the French fetish designer, will return again to the International Lingerie Show at the end of the month (March 30 through April 1) with a range of styles, including his latest collection for women: Tome 12. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
Lingerie brand marlies|dekkers has extended its distribution agreement with DW Schmitt Global Ltd. to include U.S. specialty stores. The arrangement had previously covered Canada. » I want to read more and receive info from Marlies Dekkers
The Offprice Show reported it fielded the largest exhibition space in its 20 year history at the recent event in Las Vegas, with a 132,000 net-square-foot show floor. In addition it reported an attendance of “8,460 retailers,” a 5.5% increase over the show last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Offprice Show
Espiral and its sister brand, AM:PM, mailed the catalogs for the two collections earlier than ever this year (BODY received the catalogs in early February) and “the reaction was overwhelming,” according to Angela Escobar, who co-owns the brands with her husband Pablo Tobon. » I want to read more and receive info from Espiral
La Perla is planning to open its first store in Texas this spring at The Galleria in Houston. According to the mall, the shop “will be located on street level near Neiman Marcus.” » I want to read more and receive info from La Perla
Shapeez continues to expand its extensive collection of bras and shaping garments. The latest introduction is The Demee, which comes in both a short and long version. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Monica Ditzler started “making panties and selling to friends” in 2007 as a sideline to her full time design jobs in girl’s apparel and denim. For the past few years she has also been selling on Etsy.com, and now will be exhibiting her Spring/Summer 2015 collection of intimate apparel, harMonica Design, at the upcoming Curvexpo in New York. » I want to read more and receive info from harMonica Design
Curvexpo is moving to the Las Vegas Convention Center in a joint venture between that organization and UBM Advanstar. The Vegas Curvexpo has been held until now at the Venetian Hotel. The first show under the new arrangement will be August 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2015. » I want to read more and receive info from Curvexpo
Bandelettes are patent-pending, anti-chafing thigh bands introduced by a Staten Island-based company over two years ago. Now that the firm has established a growing direct-to-consumer business, and has lined up two big internet retailers, it will exhibit at its first trade show, the upcoming Curvexpo in New York. » I want to read more and receive info from Bandelettes
The Norman Group, a large Italy-based seamless producer, will attend Curvexpo in New York, its first time for the show, looking to expand sales in the U.S. for two of its many brands, ControlBody and Intimidea. » I want to read more and receive info from The Norman Group
Love Stories is a new Dutch intimates and apparel line that is bringing to the upcoming Curvexpo show in New York, its F/W 2015 collection, as well as “our newest collection Cirque de la Nuit.” » I want to read more and receive info from Love Stories
With the help of almost a decade of experience as a women’s boutique owner, Jill Carrade seems to have gotten her intimates and activewear line, jKNIX, a “small start up,” in her words, off and running faster than many new brands. » I want to read more and receive info from jKNIX
Shapeez has improved one of its best-selling styles, the Tankee Long. “We » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Parfait, the full bust lingerie brand, has added new colors and styles to its Autumn/Winter 2015 collection. “Earthy, metal-inspired hues are seen throughout three new ranges as well as six new recolors, ranging from pewter and black/silver to Java and charcoal,” according to a spokesperson. » I want to read more and receive info from Parfait
Texco Hook & Eye Tape Ltd. has been expanding its business with American intimates wholesalers and as a result recently opened a branch office in this country. » I want to read more and receive info from Texco
Agent Provocateur sales rose 36% for its fiscal year ended March 29, 2014, from “£39m to £53.1m” (or from about $59 million to about $80 million at current conversion rates) according to a company release. “For the second year in succession, EBITDA increased by over 50% year on year, growing from £6.2m to £9.6m” (about $9.4 million to about $14.5 million). » I want to read more and receive info from Agent Provocateur
Baci Lingerie and Envy Menswear reported a successful showing at the Adult Novelty Manufacturers Expo (ANME) Founders Show in Burbank, CA in January. “New collections and POS materials were met with excitement for an energized start to the new quarter,” according to a spokesperson. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci Lingerie
Ana Grant, the moderately-priced Canadian brand that launched in the U.S. last year, has just expanded its size range of its Daisy T-shirt bra to include DD, DDD and G. It has also expanded sizing on its strapless, Symphony bra to DDD. » I want to read more and receive info from Ana Grant
A new product combining the “comfort of a well-fitting panty with the convenience of an attached mini slip” called “bumbrella” (the designer does not capitalize the name) arrives in the market in March. It is the 2012 patent-pending invention of Tara Gallagher, founder of CiCi Soleil Ltd. » I want to read more and receive info from bumbrella
Knock out! is introducing the “Sky Collection” of three sky blue panty and two sleepwear styles for end of February delivery. » I want to read more and receive info from Knock out!
Madame Aime, the luxury intimates brand introduced last summer, stands out as something of a test case as to the viability for bras retailing for $280 to $320 as well as the sustainability of the practice of actually making lingerie in France (as opposed to “designing” it there and producing it elsewhere). » I want to read more and receive info from Madame Aime
Shirley of Hollywood has a new, exclusive distribution agreement with Alterego for the UK and Ireland. Previously Shirley was distributed exclusively by Veritus UK Limited in the UK. » I want to read more and receive info from Shirley of Hollywood
CMK Distinctive Brands has taken over the “import and distribution of Lou,” as well as providing other marketing services for the brand in the U.S. Krista Tonra is no longer working with the brand and “the office at the Fruit [of the Loom] space [in Manhattan] has been closed” according to Russ Kelly of CMK. » I want to read more and receive info from Lou Lingerie
Patrice Catanzaro has created a special promotion for Valentine’s Day and reports strong sales for its latest collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
Wolford AG has appointed Ashish Sensarma CEO to start January 7th, 2015. » I want to read more and receive info from Wolford
Some recent changes at the U.S. division of Triumph International, including a modification of its retail strategy, were confirmed in an email message from John Gorman, a company manager for North America. » I want to read more and receive info from Triumph
Golyta, parent company to a number of intimates brands, has released the 2015 Hauty collection. The sexy, strappy brand was originally launched in 2014. » I want to read more and receive info from Hauty
Q-T Intimates has hired Steven Bernstein as VP general manager. He starts on January 5th, 2015. Previously he had served as general manager of U.S. operations for Anita. » I want to read more and receive info from QT Intimates
Triumph International is recalling about 22,000 bras because of under wires that “penetrate the tape” that covers them. The company claims that the bras, which were priced in the $48 to $53 range, were only sold in Japan. » I want to read more and receive info from Triumph
In 2014, over 58.8 million people utilize gyms each year and the industry is growing according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. How does this affect underwear? » I want to read more and receive info from Knock out
Affinitas, a lingerie firm offering a broad array of styles, previewed some of the new products, colors and size extensions it will be rolling out to customers for Autumn/Winter 2015. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
“We paid a lot of attention to our retailers that clearly wanted a higher quality product,” said Daisy Corsets owner Mark Reynolds, in explaining the key reason 2014 turned out to be his company’s “strongest year yet.” » I want to read more and receive info from Daisy Corsets
Every time a female celebrity steps on to the red carpet wearing a dress that reveals almost too much, there is one woman who celebrates, no matter what the event or who designed the garment. That woman is Ann Deal, the owner of Fashion Forms. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
Sales at comparable Victoria’s Secret stores in the U.S. and Canada rose 6% in November over the same month last year, while Victoria’s Secret direct sales dropped 5%. Meanwhile, comparable store sales for the entirety of parent company L Brands, Inc., which also operates Bath & Body Works, La Senza and Henri Bendel stores, rose 8% for the four weeks ended November 29, 2014. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
The holiday of romantic love and sweet sensations, Valentine’s Day is known for giving thoughtful cards, lavish flowers, and dreamy presents for that special someone. Celebrate love with a gorgeous set of intimates from Q-T Intimates and Crème Bralée Intimates. For the month of February, Q-T Intimates and Crème Bralée Lingerie are offering a special promotion to retailers: 10% off any 10 pieces of our red, pink, or sexy styles. » I want to read more and receive info from QT Intimates
Soma Intimates recorded its “22nd consecutive quarter of positive” comparable store sales,” expects to open a net 31 new stores by the end of this year and “19 to 22” in 2015, and is projecting to eventually have open “600 plus” Soma stores. This information came from executives at parent company Chico’s FAS, Inc. as they commented on the firm’s third quarter 2014 financial results. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
“We are moving to 90 Hudson Street in Jersey City,” Charles Komar, CEO of Komar, Inc. the giant sleepwear, loungewear and intimates firm, wrote BODY in an email message. According to published reports Komar currently employs almost 500 workers at three Manhattan locations: 183 Madison, 135 Madison and 16 East 34th Street. » I want to read more and receive info from Komar
Patrice Catanzaro, the French fetish designer, discussed his new collection, Tome 12, scheduled to launch at the upcoming Salon International de la Lingerie in Paris, January 24 through 26. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
Fit Fully Yours, a firm that has grown rapidly by specializing in attractive bras in the fuller cup sizes, has just launched a new group, the Gloria Collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Fit Fully Yours
Knock out!, the company which launched with its patented “Smart Panties,” celebrates a its five year anniversary in December. Since its founding the company has added several new solutions products and placed its intimates in hundreds of stores in the U.S. and around the world. » I want to read more and receive info from Knock out
Chico’s FAS, the firm that owns the Soma lingerie brand and stores, asked a U.S. district court in Florida in mid-November, for a declaratory judgment dismissing claims of patent infringement by Wink Intimates, a Canadian firm. Chico’s also asked the court to prohibit “defendants from making further claims of litigation against Chico’s for patent infringement” and to award “Chico’s its attorneys’ fees and costs.” » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Total Stockroom, the maker of the Coobie seamless bras, as well as other intimate apparel and hosiery, has just added several new styles and products, as well as new colors, to its already large assortment. » I want to read more and receive info from Coobie
Angie Lau, CEO at Clover Group, a large Asian producer of intimate apparel, told BODY over tea in the lobby of the Pierre Hotel in November that she was close to announcing a U.S. partner for the new Go! Color bra dyeing process announced last summer at the Paris Mode City lingerie show. » I want to read more and receive info from Clover Group
Nasty Gal, the online store that offers a wide range of apparel from dresses to coats (as well as an extensive collection of swimwear and lingerie), has just opened its first retail location at 8115 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. » I want to read more and receive info from Nasty Gal
Fantasy Lingerie reported “tremendous success with its participation in EMG’s nationwide radio promotion for author Ginger Jamison’s new romance novel, Jericho. The campaign, spanned “10 Nielsen Audio rated U.S. markets” and “featured a Fantasy Lingerie shopping spree as its grand prize,” according to the firm. » I want to read more and receive info from Fantasy Lingerie
Oh La La Cheri named Lisa Bartling as its marketing and brand director. Most recently she was the head buyer for intimates at the retailer Romantix, based in the Los Angeles area, and has now moved to Miami. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Baci Lingerie announced the top three winners of its “Dreams Retail Display Contest,” and at the same time released “Volume 3” of its Dreams role playing costumes. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci Lingerie
In late May, Onis Design Group signed a licensing agreement with Joe’s Jeans to produce a collection of intimates and loungewear under the Joe’s Intimates label. Holiday styles have already been delivered to stores. » I want to read more and receive info from Onis Design Group
Over the years, we at BODY, as well as the rest of the industry, watched the Tsai family grow Leg Avenue from a tiny brand to one of the very largest in the lingerie, hosiery and costume arena. Indeed, the Los Angels Times reported sales at the firm had risen to $87 million in 2010. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
HanesBrands is still hungry to devour more companies, even after buying DBApparel for $528 million earlier this year and Maidenform for $583 million in 2013. » I want to read more and receive info from HanesBrands
Sales must be good for $2 million bras. Otherwise, why did Victoria’s Secret make two of them for its upcoming televised fashion show December 9th? » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Jerry Leigh of California, a firm that produces apparel for a wide range of stores under many licensed labels, has become “the exclusive licensee for Dickies Girl juniors’ apparel,” according to brand owner Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Co. Products will include “work and fashion tops, bottoms, and outerwear; plus juniors’ underwear, sleepwear, and loungewear.” » I want to read more and receive info from Jerry Leigh
L Brands, parent to Victoria’s Secret, announced that it “and certain of its affiliates have entered into an agreement to sell all of its remaining interest in MGF Sourcing Holdings to Sycamore Partners for $85 million, subject to customary terms and conditions. The sale is expected to close in the first quarter of 2015. MGF Sourcing Holdings owns and operates the third-party sourcing business in which [L Brands] sold a majority interest in October of 2011.” » I want to read more and receive info from L Brands
Victoria’s Secret direct sales in October dropped 7% compared to the same month last year, while Victoria’s Secret North American comp store sales for the month were “flat” compared to last year, indicating something of a slowdown on the lingerie side of parent company L Brands’ overall business. In each of the other nine months this year, Victoria’s Secret’s comp store sales have increased from 1% to 10% over the same month in the prior year; direct sales have been higher than the year before in six out of the 10 months. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Maurice Reznik, the former CEO of Maidenform and the architect of its sale to Hanes in 2013, was named to top executive positions at Delta Galil Industries, Ltd. Starting January 5, 2015, Reznik will become “CEO of women’s intimate apparel for USA and Great Britain and president of the company’s Delta Galil USA segment,” according to an announcement, made by the company after 5pm November 3rd, moments before the start of the annual H.U.G. Awards, a major industry charity event in Manhattan. » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
Maidenform has hired celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger as brand “ambassador and spokesperson through March 2015. Erlanger will act as a guide to the Maidenform customer, offering expert tips, product picks and styling insight via the brand’s website and social media platforms,” according to the company announcement. » I want to read more and receive info from Maidenform
Baci Lingerie has launched Seduction: “a sub-chapter of our White Label Collection, Seduction is inspired by Baci’s core characteristics – European styling with an edgy, sexy flair,” sales manager Helle Panzieri told BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci Lingerie
In a press release October 17, the French investment group Impala announced that it had made a significant investment in Maison Lejaby and will partner with “existing shareholders” in moving the brand forward. » I want to read more and receive info from Maison Lejaby
DoubleScoop, the new bra insert brand with an altogether different attitude, has been expanding since its launch at Curvexpo in Las Vegas in August, shipping to additional stores and expanding its product line. » I want to read more and receive info from Double Scoop
Halle Berry has partnered with Hop Lun, the Hong Kong lingerie firm, to launch a Scandale Paris collection that debuted today at certain Target stores in the U.S. as well as at Target.com. Nine styles were offered on the site on October 27th; five bras ranging in retail price from $16 to $18 and four panties each priced at $7. » I want to read more and receive info from Scandale
L’Agent by Agent Provocateur, the lingerie sub-brand designed by Penelope and Monica Cruz, is opening its first boutique, and has chosen to plunk down in a Manhattan neighborhood already full of lingerie shops. L’Agent has plans for additional shops in the near future in Los Angeles, London and Moscow. » I want to read more and receive info from L’Agent Provocateur
The 2015 Femmy Awards will honor Nordstrom.com, Dana-Co. LLC and the Macy’s Merchandising Group. The Innovation Award will go to 3-D Intimate Apparel Ltd. also known as Clover Group International Ltd. And the Lifetime Achievement Award is going to Kristin Kramer of Victoria’s Secret. » I want to read more and receive info from Femmy Awards
The market for fetish-themed men’s underwear and other apparel is on the rise according to French fetish designer Patrice Catanzaro, who has been designing such product for years. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
Scandalous is the latest introduction by Victoria’s Secret, both as the name of a new fragrance and the “Very Sexy Scandalous bra collection.” » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Sales of the branded businesses at Oh La La Cheri, the Miami-based lingerie and swim company, have doubled in 2014 according to vice president sales Tugdual Denis. He explained the reasons why and revealed expansion plans for 2015, including a bigger never-out-of-stock program and a new plus swim collection, in an exclusive interview with BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Days after Elle Macpherson announced she was ending her relationship with Bendon, that company announced “the entire Elle Macpherson Intimates collection will be re-branded as Heidi Klum Intimates and will launch on 1 January, 2015.” » I want to read more and receive info from Bendon
Specialty Trade Shows announced its exhibition dates for 2015, with the only significant change being that the International Lingerie Show (ILS) will start August 31st, 2015, more than two weeks earlier than it did in 2014. » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
Specialty Trade Shows announced its exhibition dates for 2015, with the only significant change being that the International Lingerie Show (ILS) will start August 31st, 2015, more than two weeks earlier than it did in 2014. » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
BodyZone recently launched a new lingerie collection, Lust. BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos interviewed the company’s head designer, Aileen Andersen, about the new line. » I want to read more and receive info from BodyZone
September sales rose 4% at Victoria’s Secret stores in the U.S. and Canada, while sales at Victoria’s Secret direct rose 5%. Parent company L Brands, Inc., which also owns Bath & Body Works, La Senza and Henri Bendel, “reported net sales of $853.5 million for the five weeks ended Oct. 4, 2014, an increase of 9 percent, compared to net sales of $786.0 million for the five weeks ended Oct. 5, 2013.” » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
The Calida Group, the Swiss firm that owns both the Calida and Aubade underwear and intimates brands, seems to have successfully orchestrated its purchase of a controlling interest in a larger, troubled, outdoor sports apparel company, and produced a profitable first half of 2014. At the same time, the firm emphasized the serious challenges it faces in its original lingerie businesses. » I want to read more and receive info from Calida
Blush Lingerie, the Canadian wholesaler, launched a new online store this month, offering an extensive array of its intimate apparel. » I want to read more and receive info from Blush Lingerie
An interesting symbiotic relationship that has developed in recent months between Shapeez, the producer of a revolutionary line of bras, and Sympli, the fast growing Canadian sportswear producer for all body types. The relationship illustrates how any apparel retailer can actually increase apparel sales by adding Shapeez to their inventory, even if they have never sold bras or shapewear before. » I want to read more and receive info from Shapeez
Wacoal must pay a fine of $1.3 million, and Norm Thompson Outfitters a fine of $230,000, to settle “Federal Trade Commission charges that slimming claims for their caffeine-infused products were false and not substantiated by scientific evidence” according to the agency. » I want to read more and receive info from Wacoal
The Muse Lingerie is a Miami-based producer of better-priced intimates that has been around since 2002, but now is intent on expanding its market in the U.S. BODY interviewed co-founders Marcela Fiol and designer Julio Tabares at the Curve show in August, and received additional answers to questions in an email exchange. » I want to read more and receive info from The Muse Lingerie
Parah, the Italian beachwear and lingerie firm, has hired Ferdinando Pandolfi as its new general manager to start in October. Pandolfi, who has a degree in economics, worked previously for La Perla and Armani and will become a member of Parah’s board of directors. » I want to read more and receive info from Parah
Intimate apparel designer and producer QT Intimates previewed new holiday styles for its full-bust Crème Bralée collection, which fits cup sizes C to K, to great success at the August CurveNY Expo. » I want to read more and receive info from QT Intimates
Anita, the German intimates manufacturer, has made great strides in recent years in the U.S. market. And guiding the way for the last several years of that growth here has been Steven Bernstein, general manager. In this interview with BODY Magazine publisher Nick Monjo, he discusses overall market conditions, as well as some of the strategy at Anita. » I want to read more and receive info from Anita
Eurovet, the organizing company for the Interfilière trade shows, has unveiled a slew of events for the 10th edition of Interfilière Shanghai and Shanhai Mode Lingerie, which will be held Oct. 20-21, 2014, at the Shanghai Exhibition Center. » I want to read more and receive info from Interfiliere
Interfilière show organizer Eurovet has teamed up with Invista, owner of the Lycra fiber brand, to introduce Interfilière New York, a one-day event held from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 82 Mercer St. in Manhattan. » I want to read more and receive info from Interfiliere
The Victoria’s Secret fashion show will be filmed in London for the first time, and will air on CBS December 9, from 10PM to 11PM according to the retailer. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
BareNecessities.com announced that it is offering Triumph lingerie on its site, and as we went to press with this story on September 17th, it was exhibiting 14 Triumph styles, eight bras ranging in retail price from $46 to $62, and six panties ranging in price from $18 to $24. » I want to read more and receive info from Bare Necessities
Georgia boutique LiviRae Lingerie has launched its new Virtual Fit experience, offering women around the globe online access to the company’s expert bra fitting techniques. » I want to read more and receive info from LiviRae Lingerie
The OffPrice Show celebrated its history, its attendees and the companies that have been with it for all 40 shows at its latest trade event, held Aug. 16-19, 2014, at the Sands Expo adjacent to the Venetian and Palazzo hotels in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from OffPrice Show
Luxury lingerie and swimwear company La Perla has revealed a relaunched image in the United States with the reopening of a new-concept boutique in California. » I want to read more and receive info from La Perla
Music Legs provided BODY a first look at some of the new styles it will have on view at the International Lingerie Show (ILS, September 15-17) next week in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
Espiral will be showing its 2015 collection, as well as its latest holiday and Valentine’s Day styles, in its new spot on the main aisle in the main room of the International Lingerie Show (ILS, September 15-17). » I want to read more and receive info from Espiral
Golyta, parent to such brands as iCollection, Hauty and Tia Lyn, has finished its catalog for its newest brand, Glitter, and released its first images of the line. Glitter product will be shown at the International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas (September 15-17) and will begin shipping in mid-October. » I want to read more and receive info from Golyta
Fantasy Lingerie will be showing its new Fall/Holiday collection for 2014-2015 at the upcoming International Lingerie Show (ILS, September 15-17), focusing on “rich colors such as burgundy wine, charcoal gray, pale nudes, and sapphire blues,” according to the company’s Primrose Boon. “The silhouettes this season reflect what is out there currently in fashion; from fancy lace fabrications to cutout features in bra sets.” » I want to read more and receive info from Fantasy Lingerie
BareNecessities.com is now showing 20 styles from The Intimate Britney Spears collection, the launch of which was announced in July by the performer and “retail partner Change Lingerie,” the Danish producer and retailer of intimates, swim wear and related apparel. (BODY July 28, 2014) » I want to read more and receive info from Bare Necessities
Jacky’s Collection is a new, cleverly designed line of bra travel cases that was showing for the first time at Magic in August. The cases have been offered for the past year to consumers in company’s own “kiosks in Las Vegas,” according to owner Mario Mariles, “one in The Fashion Show Mall, the other in Planet Hollywood.” » I want to read more and receive info from Jacky’s Collection
Double Scoop is a new brand, with a collection of colorful breast enhancing bra inserts, that used the Las Vegas Curvexpo as “our launch party,” declared co-owner Annabelle Abba Brownell, who with partner Betsy Heafitz, met with BODY in August. » I want to read more and receive info from Double Scoop
Natori lingerie is leading the way to a standout year for its New York-based licensee. According to vice president of global sales Rob Gardner of Dana-co (which is home to other intimate apparel brands as well), Natori is finding success in both large stores and small. » I want to read more and receive info from Dana-co
French fetish designer Patrice Catanzaro has launched Les P’tites Folies 4, the latest in a series of affordable apparel groups. And the designer’s team is bringing the new styles, as well as new lingerie and costume designs, to the upcoming International Lingerie Show which opens at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas on September 15th. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
In early August, intimate apparel giant Triumph Lingerie launched “House of Triumph,” a monthlong pop-up in New York City with spa events and a sample sale. » I want to read more and receive info from Triumph Lingerie
Sexy intimate apparel company iCollection has releasted its latest catalog for the 2014 holiday season, featuring high-quality, hard-to-resist special occasion styles, including a 47-page bridal section. » I want to read more and receive info from iCollection
Baci Lingerie International reported a “successful exhibition” at the CurveNY tradeshow at New York City’s Javits Center on Aug. 3-5, citing productive appointments with retailers and media outlets and a positive response to its new collections. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci Lingerie
Curvexpo’s New York lingerie and swimwear trade show reported strong results for its early August event at the Javits Center North in New York City, with more than 300 brands exhibiting, and with the number of buyers — more than 2,700 according to management — holding steady to last year’s edition. » I want to read more and receive info from Curvexpo
Bendon Group, using a bra padding system it first introduced seven years ago, has created a collection of intimates in an agreement with Playboy Enterprises: “BIOFIT x Playboy.” » I want to read more and receive info from Bendon Group
It’s been a wild ride for shareholder of Naked Brand Group, the company that is now controlled by sleepwear expert Carole Hochman, the company’s new largest shareholder and CEO. Shares of the publicly traded firm (traded on the OTC market under the name NAKD) were selling for 12 cents at the end of May, just before Hochman officially joined the firm in early June, and soared almost 300% to close at 35 cents on August 11th. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked Bran Group
Agent Provocateur may be looking for a buyer. According to several news sources, 3i, the investment company that bought a controlling interest in the U.K. based lingerie firm in 2007, has hired Goldman Sachs to explore the possibility of a sale, and some press reports suggested that the price could go as high as 200 million pounds (approximately $336 million). » I want to read more and receive info from Agent Provocateur
The president of the International Lingerie Show (ILS) is looking to continue the expansion of the number and types of exhibitors at his event (September 15th through the 17th at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas), and is backing it up with a generous offer to certain newcomers. » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
Mary Green discontinued the “day to day operations” of both its own online retail sales as well as its extensive wholesale business on July 31st according to Lili Varbanova a long time sales executive for the company. » I want to read more and receive info from Mary Green
Starting today, August 1, Happy Socks has begun selling men’s and women’s underwear to add to the large collection of colorful hosiery the Swedish firm has been offering since 2008. » I want to read more and receive info from Happy Socks
The Curvexpo show opens this Sunday at the Javits Center North in Manhattan with a huge collection of intimates brands on display, including several newcomers, some of them already profiled by BODY. The show runs for three days, closing on Tuesday, August 5th. » I want to read more and receive info from Curvexpo
Exhibiting at Curvexpo marks the first important step by J’attire, a Canadian firm, to enter the U.S. market. What sets the the brand apart are the hypoallergenic properties and comfort of its lingerie, according to its founder. » I want to read more and receive info from J’attire
Already into its second decade, but new to the upcoming August Curvexpo show and perhaps many lingerie specialty stores, is Wilderness Dreams intimate apparel, a collection of bras, panties, sleepwear, mens underwear, loungewear, activewear, swimwear and casual apparel all utilizing different camouflage patterns. » I want to read more and receive info from Wilderness Dreams
CMK Distinctive Brands recently began working with Ghiro, the Italian producer of sleepwear and underwear for men and women. Cynthia Kelly, managing partner of CMK, discussed Ghiro and her new relationship with the brand in this interview with BODY publisher Nick Monjo. » I want to read more and receive info from CMK
While it has been know for several months that Change Lingerie, the Danish producer and retailer of intimate apparel, swim wear and related apparel, had signed a license to produce a Britney Spears collection, the company has now announced it will begin retailing the line September 9th. » I want to read more and receive info from Change
Pink Cherry, a large online retailer of lingerie and adult toys, heretofore focused on the Canadian market, will open in September a 40,000 square foot warehouse in Las Vegas. Owner Daniel Freedman told BODY his aim is to dramatically expand his sales in the U.S. by creating here a more efficient inventory and delivery operation. » I want to read more and receive info from Pink Cherry
Maurice Setton, CEO of Vandale Industries, told BODY he had just hired Michael Parnes, an industry veteran, as the president of a new division that will produce and market a variety of intimate apparel products under the licensed Warner’s and Olga brands. » I want to read more and receive info from Vandale
Bare Necessities has just added the Dita Von Teese lingerie line, noting in an announcement that it “provides accessible glamour for women of all shapes and sizes. Her lingerie tells a story of beauty for women of all shapes, sizes and ethnicities, and this message, for those who are familiar, is projected through Von Teese’s live revue “Burlesque: Strip, Strip, Hooray!” which features a full spectrum of beauty and body types.” » I want to read more and receive info from Dita Von Teese
Golyta International, the parent company to iCollection, Tia Lyn, and HAUTY, just launched a new packaged lingerie line, Glitter, Justin Lam told BODY. The collection can be seen at the upcoming International Lingerie Show, and will be ready to ship by the end of September. » I want to read more and receive info from Golyta
Fit Fully Yours has introduced its new “Felicia Strapless Collection,” a spokesperson told BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Fit Fully Yours
Elila is introducing at the upcoming Curvexpo show in New York, a new “Leopard Lace Underwire Bra” and a matching “Leopard Lace and Microfiber Control Shaper” owner Ellen Jacobson told BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Elila
Maison Lejaby has hired Ivana Nonnis as manager of its U.S. operations. Previously she had operated her own showroom, representing Marlies Dekkers and other brands, and prior to that she was CEO of La Perla North America. » I want to read more and receive info from Maison Lejaby
Ana Grant has just introduced a new lingerie collection, Symphony. » I want to read more and receive info from Ana Grant
An interesting opportunity is emerging for manufacturer’s representatives in the U.S., in the form of Patrice Catanzaro, a French fetish designer who has recently created both lingerie and Halloween collections and is highly interested in expanding in this country. The company does not have any reps in America and its collections are so different they may well fit into the product assortments at many sales firms. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
“The UpBra represents a huge jump in the evolution of the push up bra,” explained Mark Redenius, the inventor of its patented lifting ability. “Now with a simple pull of the adjustment straps, women can control how much — or how little — cleavage they are showing.” » I want to read more and receive info from UpBra
Carole Hochman, one of the country’s most successful designers of women’s sleepwear, is poised, as the CEO and largest shareholder of a newly reconfigured public company, to take on all challengers — including Komar, Inc., the company that bought her old company, the Carole Hochman Design Group, in 2010. She had continued working at Komar until resigning less than a year ago. » I want to read more and receive info from Naked
Tim Regan is no longer at Delta Galil. He had served in different top level positions at the company since June, 2008 and had been a member of the executive management team, prior to his departure in mid-July. » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
Sales (when measured in U.S. dollars) fell 14.1% at the retail chain Intimacy in the first half of 2014, while at the international parent company, Van de Velde, sales rose 10.3%. The Belgium-based lingerie wholesaler and retailer added, in a financial release, that at Intimacy “Due to the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the euro the fall in euro is a little larger.” 22.7%, in fact. » I want to read more and receive info from Intimacy
Writer and onetime television host Julia Allison has signed on as a spokesperson for Coobie Seamless Bras, the comfortable stretch-fabric sports bra introduced just over a year ago. » I want to read more and receive info from coobie
Executives at Black Fuchsia are reporting strong sales for its strappy “cage back bras” and matching panties, a collection that it launched several months ago and is now rapidly expanding. » I want to read more and receive info from Black Fuchsia
Prym Intimates, a leading maker of bra components, has introduced its Ergo Range, a collection that emphasizes ergonomical design. By redesigning bra closures, straps and wires it has come up with a collection that it says is not only more comfortable, but promotes better posture and health for the wearer. » I want to read more and receive info from Prym Intimates
Exquisite Form, a brand owned by Vanity Fair, has been given a boost in the U.S. with the takeover of its marketing and distribution by BL Intimates. » I want to read more and receive info from BL Intimates
PVH Corp. announced it has “licensed Vandale Industries, Inc., to design, produce and market women’s shapewear, sleepwear, loungewear, robes, sports bras, and other specified athletic wear for the U.S. and Canadian markets under the Warner’s (including the sub-labels Simply Perfect by Warner’s, Blissful Benefits by Warner’s, and Body Heaven by Warner’s) and Olga brands.” » I want to read more and receive info from Vandale
Isaac Dabah, CEO of Delta Galil, declared in an article, re-printed on the his company’s website this week, his intentions to eventually acquire a company with sales in the $1.5 to $2 billion range. He also discussed plans to use the Delta’s recently licensed Lacoste brand to spearhead initiatives into the Chinese market and other strategies. » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
Jeff Yunis, owner of the International Lingerie Show (ILS), reported that buyer registration for his upcoming show September 15 to 17 is already running “Surprisingly strong. Normally buyers wait until the last minute to tell us they are coming but for this show, they are registering early.” » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
Electric EEL Inc., a maker of intimates and adult novelties, distributed a press release earlier this month accusing the Adult Novelty Manufacturers Expo (ANME) of a “targeted attack and attempt to stifle competition” because the show has barred it from exhibiting at an upcoming trade show in Burbank, July 12-14. » I want to read more and receive info from Electric EEL
After a dramatic series of expansions in recent months into clubwear, swimwear and many more plus size styles, Oh La La Cheri will soon bolster the position of its core product, regular size intimates, with the launch of a “Never Out Of Stock” program. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
In a wide ranging discussion René Rofé, owner of International Intimates, presented his view of overall market conditions and shared news and strategy from his own company. » I want to read more and receive info from International Intimates
Shibue Couture will be seen at three important trade events over the next few months. The company’s best known product is the adhesive, “no line strapless panty.” » I want to read more and receive info from Shibue
Mike Tsai, COO at Leg Avenue, recently discussed new initiatives at the firm, ranging from a new corporate slogan, a push to provide retailers with a broader array of Leg Avenue point of sale promotional materials, and a commitment to enforce MAP (minimum advertised price) polices. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Yummie by Heather Thomson has just introduced Yummie Bras, a collection of six styles with two different fits, Simply Modern Fit and Comfortable Fit. A wide variety of coverages and supports are offered in the group of closure-free bras which, on the Yummie website, are retailing from $34 to $38. » I want to read more and receive info from Yummie
Shibue Couture, known for its strapless, stick-on panties and pasties, has introduced an extra-long tank top as well as a camisole dress designed not to ride or roll up at the bottom. » I want to read more and receive info from Shibue
Canada-based Fit Fully Yours, specializing in comfortable, attractive lingerie with a wide array of cup sizes, is expanding its Crystal Smooth collection for everyday wear with a new lime green colorway. » I want to read more and receive info from Fit Fully Yours
Patrice Catanzaro, the French designer who focuses of fetish themed apparel and lingerie, continues to add new styles and collections, just as his impact on the U.S. market gradually expands. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
Black Fuchsia reported that is is currently finding success with its collection of corsets and bustiers — and shared some of the secrets with BODY. The collection, which wholesales in the $7 to $10 range, can retail in department stores for $30 to $36 it says. » I want to read more and receive info from Black Fuchsia
Bracli has added a “Satin Pearl Babydoll” to its Paris Collection which has been “upgraded with luxuriously soft French Chantilly lace and satin panels” while retaining the “genuine Mallorcan pearls Bracli is known for.” » I want to read more and receive info from Bracli
Using words such as “shrinking,” “tough,” “tense,” “deteriorated,” “struggle” and “flat or negative development,” to describe market conditions and its efforts to overcome them, Calida Group’s 2013 annual report, promises a challenging, if not uncertain, future for that brand and Aubade (which it acquired in 2005). » I want to read more and receive info from Calida
The new sales director at Baci Lingerie is Helle Panzieri. Christian Savoie, who had been director of global sales and business development, is no longer with the company. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci Lingerie
Barely There, one of the many Hanes brands, last month launched a new all-seamless bra called “Simply the One.” It was first available in “Kohl’s and Belk department stores nationwide and select J.C. Penney stores, with a suggested retail price of $38,” according to the company. » I want to read more and receive info from Barely There
Leg Avenue has re-designed its website, which includes the option for consumers to buy its products directly, but has taken steps to reassure its “valuable retailers” that is will not compete with them on price. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Netherlands-based lingerie brand Marlies Dekkers has unveiled the Couture Collection, a Joan of Arc-inspired line for Fall/Winter 2014, handmade from luxurious materials and designed to be provocative and unapologetically sexy. » I want to read more and receive info from Marlies Dekkers
U.K.-based luxury lingerie line Emma Harris has expanded to include bridal styles, launching a collection of 11 flirty, sensual items in ivory and vintage rose rues. » I want to read more and receive info from Emma Harris
After two successful years with overwhelming turnouts, Galleria Intima, the largest intimate apparel sourcing fair in India, has planned its third event for Aug. 18-19, 2014, at the Grand Hyatt in Goa. » I want to read more and receive info from Galleria Intima
Shirley of Hollywood has launched a new collection of “dog designer wear” under the brand name “Hollywood Poochie” owner Roy Schlobohm told BODY. There are “150 styles already” he added, ranging from such things as rhinestone studded collars to “corsets” and full outfits, offered at retail prices from $20 to $50 with most in the $30 to $40 range. » I want to read more and receive info from Shirley of Hollywood
Leading lingerie e-tailer BareNecessities.com has expanded its branded apparel and accessories lines with the launch of its shoe department, featuring well-known and emerging footwear brands hand-picked for the Bare Necessities shopper. » I want to read more and receive info from Bare Necessities
Global intimate apparel provider Bendon Group has announced the launch of THE BODY Elle Macpherson Intimates, a collection of four silhouettes created and designed by the renowned Australian model and actress. » I want to read more and receive info from Bendon
Penthouse brand loyalists living in Europe now have their own online store at PenthouseStore.eu, recently launched to coincide with the infamous magazine’s 45th anniversary. » I want to read more and receive info from Penthouse
Genuine Czech glass and crystal beads from Mode Beads International add elegance, glamour and bling to apparel ranging from club and dancewear to swim and activewear, as well as ready-to-wear and intimate apparel. » I want to read more and receive info from Mode Beads
Zimmerli, the Swiss high end intimate apparel and underwear brand, is accelerating its strategy of opening its own stores in international cities, and the number could double to 10 or more within the next year or so. The latest addition is its second in Moscow, a 500-square-foot store that opened in the Vremana Goda shopping mall last month. » I want to read more and receive info from Zimmerli
The intimate apparel licensee for Donna Karan intimates is still Maidenform, which is now part of HanesBrands, confirmed Cathy Volker, EVP licensing at Donna Karan International Inc. » I want to read more and receive info from Maidenform
Earlier this month, Fantasy Lingerie relaunched its website, and “Everything changed,” according to Leilani Whitney, managing director. “Now you can see the whole collection, front and back, and see what all the boxes look like in the collection.” » I want to read more and receive info from Fantasy Lingerie
Fantasy Lingerie reported a strong reaction to the recent “relaunch” of its all white, boxed Pure lingerie collection. “We changed some of the designs and made the whole collection more affordable,” declared Leilani Whitney, managing director of the firm at the recent International Lingerie Show. “And stores have reacted in a dramatic way.” » I want to read more and receive info from Fantasy Lingerie
Manuel Da Campo has left his position as vice president, sales at Leg Avenue. Da Campo had been with the company for almost three years. The executive jointed the company as director of international sales » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Dirty Dolls Lingerie, a firm that makes retro-inspired intimate apparel in larger cup sizes, has just added two new styles to its collection, a camisole bra and a boudoir corselette. » I want to read more and receive info from Dirty Dolls Lingerie
The number of Intimacy lingerie stores in the U.S. has dropped to 15 after approaching 20 in 2012, but there are plans to open four new door in the years ahead. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Total Stockroom, which produces intimates under Coobie Seamless Bras and Undie Couture by Lauren Copeland labels, has added a new collection of laser cut panties under the Copeland brand which will ship in late May. » I want to read more and receive info from Coobie
Heaven Scent is a line apparel to which various scents have been applied, — pants, shirts, tank tops, lace camis, sweatshirts, shorts and, yes, intimate apparel. What you smell ranges from “flowers, perfumes, candies, fruit, even marijuana” according to Monika Casillas, creative director, who was showing the lingerie portion of the collection — which, according to her, makes up about 60% of the total — at the recent International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas (ILS). » I want to read more and receive info from Heaven Scent
U.K.-based Blue Moon Lingerie is celebrating its 10th year as a worldwide wholesale distributor of sexy lingerie brands including Leg Avenue and Coquette. » I want to read more and receive info from Blue Moon
Tossing a bra in the washing machine can be an easy alternative to hand-washing delicates, but a machine’s agitator can result in tears, twisted wires or misshaping. The Bra Maid, however, allows women to wash their delicates in a machine without the risk of ruin. » I want to read more and receive info from Bra Maid
Hauty, the sexier, new division of Golyta (and a sister brand to the firm’s iCollection), just released its second catalog. Styles will be available by April. » I want to read more and receive info from Hauty
iCollection is launching its 2014/2015 Box Collection which “features ultra-sexy, role-play and bridal lingerie, in addition to hosiery and accessories,” according to the firm. » I want to read more and receive info from iCollection
Shirley of Hollywood is launching two new projects: Shirley VIA and Body Shot. The first is a lower priced collection which will include, to start, short peignoir sets and corsets. The second is a dancewear and lingerie collection created with Shirley’s “backing” and in conjunction with Steve Marsili, a manufacturer’s rep who, in past years, worked with both Shirley and Body Zone. » I want to read more and receive info from Shirley of Hollywood
A new website and resource center is under construction with the goal of identifying and supporting those wholesalers which do not sell their products direct to consumers: http://www.retailersprotected.com/. » I want to read more and receive info from Julie France
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. announced it will close “25 to 30” of its aerie intimates stores in 2014, this coming after it already closed 29 in its 2013 fiscal year. The closings come as the firm as a whole reported sharply lower earnings for the year ended February 1, 2014. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Paul Cohen, who has had an extensive career in the intimate apparel and footwear field, has been named to head up sales and marketing for the Parisa Intimates brand as well as private label lingerie he told BODY during a phone interview today. » I want to read more and receive info from Parisa
Recently, some lingerie chains are racing to close stores. Frederick’s of Hollywood just closed 16 in the last three months and continues to lose money. And Abercrombie has, over the last few months, closed all of its 28 Gilly Hicks lingerie shops. But there is one retailer that has been rapidly opening intimates stores in the U.S. and is finding profits in the category. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Journelle, the multi-brand lingerie retailer, a majority stake of which is owned by Triumph, is planning to launch a “private label collection for Holiday 2014” and hired in January a former Victoria’s Secret designer as a “senior designer.” » I want to read more and receive info from Journelle
Soma, a division of Chico’s FAS, Inc., has launched its “Breathe Beautifully” bra collection with under wire cups that it claims allow “56% more airflow” than similar cups from five, un-named, major competitors. » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Tina Yang was at MAGIC showing buyers the Greenice line of lingerie, leggings, men’s underwear and related seamless apparel, produced by Songsong, Inc. in China. » I want to read more and receive info from Greenice
Courtaulds, which claims to be the largest producer of intimate apparel and hosiery in Britain, manufacturing for several of the most prominent brands and retailers. It also owns several significant brands itself, including Berlei, Gossard and Pretty Polly hosiery. » I want to read more and receive info from Prym
“We are expecting a great turnout and a heck of a show,” declared Jeff Yunis, talking about his upcoming International Lingerie Show (ILS) and Las Vegas Halloween Show starting March 31st at the Rio in Las Vegas. At the same time he acknowledged several interesting shifts among exhibitors. » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
Bravo Universal demonstrated its interest in the U.S. market by bringing to the recent Curve show in New York an adhesive bra with a distinctive angel’s wings shape that has won patents in this and several other countries. » I want to read more and receive info from Bravo
Warner’s and Olga have just introduced bras that they say eliminate bulges that show at the sides and backs of some bras. Warner’s call the new bra “No Side Effects” and Olga, “On Your Side.” » I want to read more and receive info from PVH
Sexy intimate apparel company Raveware Lingerie has released a new 2014 catalog with dancewear and bedroom styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Raveware
Yummie by Heather Thomson is launching InShapes, a collection of four shaping bottoms designed to support and lift a woman’s figure through different compression zones targeting problem areas. » I want to read more and receive info from Yummie
The OffPrice Show announced upticks in the number of retailers and net square feet at its latest trade event, held Feb. 16-19, 2014, at the Sands Expo adjacent to the Venetian and Palazzo hotels in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from OffPrice Show
Intimate apparel giant Maidenform has announced it is extending its popular Comfort Devotion line with the new No Wire Collection, comprising three bra styles that provide the shape and form of an underwire bra without the uncomfortable wire. » I want to read more and receive info from Maidenform
Popular intimate apparel company Hanky Panky has announced a collaboration with L.A.M.B., the fashion label owned by musician and style icon Gwen Stefani, set to launch July 2014. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanky Panky
Affinitas Intimates’ newest packaged line, Cupcake Panties, feature a single pair of fun, stylish panties cleverly presented in a cupcake-shaped origami-style box — perfect for gift-giving or stashing a spare pair in a gym bag or purse. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
Olivier de Croizant “is now Barbara managing director” according to one source within the company and confirmed by others. He replaces Hubert Lafont who left the company earlier this month (as reported in BODY) after many years in the same position. » I want to read more and receive info from Barbara
Espiral the Florida-based lingerie firm (which also produces a separate AM:PM collection of beach and resort wear) has been growing so rapidly that it can’t keep its catalog from expanding even though its owners try. » I want to read more and receive info from Espiral
According to a well-placed source, Hubert Lafont, directeur général of the French lingerie producer Barbara, will be leaving the firm at the end of this week. » I want to read more and receive info from Barbara
Curves by Oh La La Cheri is the Florida-based lingerie company’s first move into the plus market, with an initial assortment of 35 styles due to begin shipping in May. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Plus-size e-tailer OneStopPlus has expanded its diverse collection of comfortable, affordable lingerie with the addition of a new padded closure bra from Comfort Choice. » I want to read more and receive info from OneStopPlus
The comment that “the majority of women are not wearing a bra that fits correctly” has become the most-repeated cliche in the industry, and now Triumph has announced its own marketing campaign, “Stand Up for Fit” to address the issue. » I want to read more and receive info from Triumph
Fast-growing intimate apparel and adult products direct seller Pure Romance has announced its acquisition of Slumber Parties and the addition of 3,000 consultants expected to join the company, expanding Pure Romance’s footprint across the U.S. and Australia. » I want to read more and receive info from Pure Romance
Julie France, the shapewear firm that has been leading a campaign against the now widespread practice of wholesalers selling directly to consumers, has unleashed further ammunition in the debate. The company has been surveying the retailers it sells, asking them about the practice, and has now shared more of their comments. » I want to read more and receive info from Julie France
Black Fuchsia, which started a few years ago as the small lingerie division of Just One, a sportswear firm, had become a dominant part of the company by 2013. This year it is poised to expand even further into the intimates market, with both its branded and private label offerings. » I want to read more and receive info from Black Fuchsia
In an uncredited interview dated January 16, 2014 with chairman Isaac Dabah, appearing on the Delta Galil website (http://deltagalil.com/top-50-ceos-israel-calcalist/), there is a brief note stating that “he recently purchased the Israeli underwear brand ‘Fix’ for approx. $2 million dollars (7.5 Million NIS).” » I want to read more and receive info from Delta Galil
Online lingerie startup Adore Me expanded greatly in 2013, raising $8.5 million in financing and adding a significant amount of office space, warehouse space and new styles for the rapidly growing e-commerce venture according to an “annual report” it recently posted on its website. » I want to read more and receive info from Adoreme.com
Spanish brand Bracli has revealed the “next evolution” of its sensual lace-and-pearl thongs with the Paris collection, featuring a wide variety of beautiful, handcrafted designs. » I want to read more and receive info from Bracli
Following a collaboration with high-end London boutique Dolci Follie, avant-garde lingerie designer Yes Master has launched a capsule collection of lingerie, lounge wear and swimwear now available on fashion website Farfetch.com. » I want to read more and receive info from Yes Master
Sales sales fell “slightly over 12%” at Intimacy in 2013 while at its parent, the large Belgian firm Van de Velde, which operates several international retailers and brands, sales rose by 0.3%. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Lingerie retailer Gilly Hicks is in the midst of a semi-annual sale with discounts up to 60% off, while parent Abercrombie & Fitch Co. continues shutting down all of that brand’s physical stores which once numbered 28 worldwide. Meanwhile Abercrombie itself, which includes the Hollister brand, reported company-wide sales decreases for the nine weeks ended January 4. » I want to read more and receive info from Abercrombie
Lunaire, a 25-year-old firm focused on the larger cup bra market, has introduced a new collection, Lace Luxury, featuring “European inspired eye-catching elegance,” for fall 2014. » I want to read more and receive info from Lunaire
Oh La La Cheri, the Miami-based lingerie firm, has hired Tugdual Denis as vice president of sales. He starts on Monday according to owner Nicolas Attard. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Last month Victoria’s Secret opened a beauty and accessories store at the Los Angeles airport, now one is open in Terminal 4 at New York’s JFK Airport. » I want to read more and receive info from Victorias Secret
Under the banner, “Up to 65% Off,” Barenecessities.com is kicking off a big sale (running December 23 to January 2), noting in its announcement, “No other retailer can come close to the deep discounts Bare Necessities offers.” » I want to read more and receive info from Bare Necessities
French lingerie and shapewear company Barbara has unveiled its fall/winter 2014-2015 collection, Winter Gardens. » I want to read more and receive info from CMK
René Rofé has hired Chuck Goncalves as director of social compliance at International Intimates. Prior to that, for over 15 years, he had served as director, social and environmental responsibility at Gap Inc. » I want to read more and receive info from International Intimates
International Intimates recently hired Chris Lee, who was formerly vice president design and merchandising at Carole Hochman, a division of Komar. » I want to read more and receive info from International Intimates
Italian sleepwear and underwear producer Cotonella SpA has introduced intimate apparel collections as well as spring/summer and fall/winter collections for 2014-2015. » I want to read more and receive info from Cotonella
Italian lingerie and loungewear company Parah SpA has designed its fall/winter 2014-2015 collection with unconventional, determined modern woman in mind. » I want to read more and receive info from Parah
Leg Avenue has just released its Spring Summer 2014 Collection supplement, a 20 page catalog with a decidedly soft and flirty feel to it. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Crème Bralée Lingerie, Q-T Intimates’ brand for curvy women seeking larger cup sizes, is pushing forward with its sexy collections for spring 2014, adding new high-end looks, diversified color palettes and fashion-forward trims to existing designs, and launching the development of new styles. » I want to read more and receive info from QT Intimates
Kay LeGrange has been named senior vice president of sales at Hanky Panky. Brenda Berger, formerly a sales executive at the company, has left. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanky Panky
Lingerie producer Affinitas has unveiled its Affinitas Intimates and Parfait by Affinitas 2014 collections. The firm also announced it is moving its offices and warehouse this month from Los Angeles to a new location that is twice the size at 17300 Railroad Street, Unit C, Industry City, CA 91748. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
Triumph, the giant intimate apparel producer and retailer, is continuing its expansion in the U.S. with a retail store scheduled to open March, 2014 in the Westfield Garden State Plaza shopping center. According to a statement from the center, the Triumph lingerie store will be part of its new “premium fashion district.” » I want to read more and receive info from Triumph
Fashion Forms continues to advertise its products prominently to consumers, with advertisements recently appearing in such publications as InStyle, OK! and Star. The program is significant in that the firm is one of a relative few intimate apparel makers advertising aggressively to consumers. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
Victoria’s Secret has opened, in partnership with travel retail specialist Hudson Group, a new “Beauty & Accessories store” in the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT ) in Los Angeles International Airport. While the brand’s perfumes, vast array of beauty products and apparel accessories are the focus, the shop also carries a selection of panties. » I want to read more and receive info from Victorias Secret
“Dress up your daydreams” is Kokeshii designer Samantha Tharler’s mission statement, and her new, handmade intimate apparel collection certainly helps to do just that, combining contrasting colors, unique surface design techniques and feminine embellishments to create one-of-a-kind looks. » I want to read more and receive info from Kokeshii
Pretty Polly, the U.K. hosiery firm, is launching a collection of lingerie and sleepwear, “in love with Pretty Polly” which is “set to hit the US market at the beginning of 2014,” according to the company. » I want to read more and receive info from Pretty Polly
Dreamgirl has just publlshed its 2014/2015 Collection catalog, a 268 page monster, encased in a snakeskin cover with a cut-out peep hole that reveals a model in a strappy mesh and gold chain fringe bra and thong set. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
German lingerie maker Anita International has expanded the colorways for its popular Rosa Faia division for spring 2014, adding two feminine pastel shades to existing lines: Orchid for its Lace Rose range and Soft Aqua for its Scarlett range. » I want to read more and receive info from Anita
Actress Sharon Stone appeared in the November 2013 issue of Russian fashion magazine Tatler wearing a bra from Affinitas Intimates’ bridal line, according to the wholesaler. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
Bristol, U.K.-based intimate apparel retailer Esty Lingerie announced the winner of its third annual lingerie design competition, which was based around flower-inspired designs. » I want to read more and receive info from Esty
The 12th annual MareDiModa, the international swimwear, beachwear and lingerie fabrics and accessories festival in Cannes, France, reported a 3 percent uptick in visitors during its run on Nov. 5-7, 2013, at the Palais des Festivals. » I want to read more and receive info from MareDiModa
Aubade signed this month a “long term,” and “exclusive” distribution agreement for the U.S. with Easton International, the powerhouse sales organization, according to Easton owner Russ Klein. » I want to read more and receive info from Easton
Lingerie designer Samantha Chang will have a trunk show at Portland’s Lille Boutique on Friday, December 13, 2013 from 5pm to 8pm according to the retailer. » I want to read more and receive info from Samantha Chang
Elila has had a successful launch to its new “Jungle Collection” of intimates, specifically designed for full figure women, created using a “unique leopard jacquard” fabric. “We all feel sexy in animal prints...but this style arose from a desire to create a feminine style with a high level of support,” explained, Ellen Jacobson, its creator and owner of the brand. » I want to read more and receive info from Elila
The Under Fashion Club Femmy 2014 gala on February 4 will honor the Hudson’s Bay Company, Lord & Taylor, Delta Galil Industries, Ltd and Iluna USA LLC. In addition, an “Innovation Award” will go to Jockey International, Inc., a “Lifetime Achievement Award” will go to Seth Morris, and the “President’s Award” will go to Roslyn Harte. » I want to read more and receive info from Under Fashion Club
Performances by Taylor Swift and a walk down the runway by a model wearing a $10 million bra are scheduled for “The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show,” Tuesday, Dec. 10th on CBS. The show, which airs 10 to 11PM, ET/PT, will also include vocal artists Fall Out Boy, A Great Big World and Neon Jungle, as well as many of the retailer’s lingerie models, including Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Lily Aldridge, Candice Swanepoel, Lindsay Ellingson, Karlie Kloss, Doutzen Kroes and Behati Prinsloo. » I want to read more and receive info from Victorias Secret
CMK Distinctive Brands, which handles sales in the U.S. for such brands as Barbara and Zimmerli of Switzerland, has signed a multi-year, multi-million dollar funding agreement with Meritus Capital. » I want to read more and receive info from CMK
Older apparel wholesalers wistfully remember the days when retailers would come to their trade show booths and leave behind huge stacks of orders. But the practice has waned, with many retailers buying “by committee” back at headquarters after long and deliberate consultations and others simply choosing to buy closer to their actual selling season. » I want to read more and receive info from Curve
Last night Heather Thomson from Yummie, René Rofé and intimate apparel industry fit model Dorothy Galligan were honored with H.U.G. Awards at the The Intimate Apparel Square Club’s annual fund raiser. This year the gala was held at the 230 Fifth Penthouse in Manhattan. » I want to read more and receive info from Intimate Apparel Square Club
Cosabella has created an “exclusive” new collection of lingerie, sleepwear, active-wear and swim wear for IntiMint, the online intimates retailer. While a press release from the retailer Monday stated “The entire IntiMint by Cosabella collection...will launch February 2014” many items are already available for sale online. » I want to read more and receive info from Cosabella
Last night Heather Thomson from Yummie, René Rofé and intimate apparel industry fit model Dorothy Galligan were honored with H.U.G. Awards at the The Intimate Apparel Square Club’s annual fund raiser. This year the gala was held at the 230 Fifth Penthouse in Manhattan. » I want to read more and receive info from Intimate Apparel Square Club
BODY publisher Nick Monjo asked Anita’s Steven Bernstein about the German company’s steady expansion in the U.S. market in recent years. » I want to read more and receive info from Anita
Jockey International has partnered with celebrity stylist and television personality Rachel Zoe for its new marketing campaign, “Redefining Comfort,” challenging the perception that comfortable underwear can’t be fashionable. » I want to read more and receive info from Jockey
U.K. lingerie brand Dentelle etc… has unveiled romantic yet daring new looks for its spring/summer 2014 collection, a mix of fashion-forward and classic silhouettes for modern women. » I want to read more and receive info from Dentelle
For her first collection, New York City-based designer Stephanie Chen drew from 1920s-inspired elegance and sophistication to create Sapphire Bliss, a luxury brand designed for confident, independent women. » I want to read more and receive info from Sapphire Bliss
Maidenform, now a division of HanesBrands, is expanding upon the “Comfort Devotion” collection it introduced earlier this year, now launching what it calls “the next generation of comfort with the Comfort Devotion Reimagined collection” which, according to a spokesperson includes “new styles in shapewear, bras and panties.” » I want to read more and receive info from Maidenform
Fashion Forms is now “shipping to select retailers” its recently introduced No Slip Strapless Bra, according to Heather Rubio of the firm. She predicted that it “will be introduced to all by end of the year.” » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
A recent survey by one shapewear maker shows that while many wholesalers are now selling directly to consumers, an overwhelming majority of the retailers questioned believe emphatically that it is important that wholesalers do not sell directly to consumers and that the practice negatively affects their businesses. » I want to read more and receive info from Julie France
Connie Elder founded Lipo in a Box in 2001 and soon after went on to launch its sister brand, GO2BRAS. In 2012 she sold both to Dana-co, but remains as spokesperson for the brands as well the on-air sales person for the lines on the QVC Shopping Channel. We interviewed her recently about the extensive bra line for larger busted women, styles of which range in retail price on the firm’s website from $18 to $39. » I want to read more and receive info from Dana-co
HanesBrands announced that it closed the acquisition of Maidenform Brands, Inc., the first week of October for approximately $583 million, in a transaction that was first announced last summer. In addition to Maidenform, Hanes takes over the company-owned intimates brands Flexees, Lilyette, Self Expressions and Sweet Nothings, as well as intimates under the licensed brands, Donna Karan and DKNY. » I want to read more and receive info from HanesBrands
Fantasy Lingerie has just hired Jaclyn Swedberg, the Playboy Playmate of the Year in 2012, as its “exclusive spokesmodel.” She appears in the company’s 2013 fall catalog which was distributed at the recent International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas and mailed nationally. » I want to read more and receive info from Fantasy Lingerie
Arensky is a four-year-old Brazilian lingerie and swimwear company that was recently purchased by Osvaldo Rossi and is taking steps that that prove it is becoming a viable choice for American retailers. There is now a U.S. office in Connecticut, and the firm has started exhibiting at trade shows, the most recent of which was CurveNV in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Arensky
(Article provided by the Intimate Apparel Square Club) Industry traditions are hard to maintain but the Intimate Apparel Square Club (IASC), a volunteer organization dedicated to helping sick children, continues its long-running mission while adapting to today’s circumstances. Founded in 1955 by charitable leaders of intimate apparel companies and their suppliers, the IASC focuses its fundraising efforts on pediatric rehabilitation and to date has raised over $5 million to support pediatric services at Rusk and Tisch Hospital, part of the Hassenfeld Pediatric Center at NYU Langone. » I want to read more and receive info from Intimate Apparel Square Club
Bare Necessities launched a special promotion with Chantelle in which “They’re giving their customers a $25 Rewards Cheque for every $100 Chantelle order which can be used on their next purchase,” according to the on-line retailer. In addition, the store is offering free shipping on the Chantelle order. The check can be used for purchase of any of over 200 brands in the store. » I want to read more and receive info from Bare Necessities
U.K.-based designer Karolina Laskowska has launched her autumn/winter 2013 collection, an array of couture looks and exotic fetish-inspired pieces made from rare and luxurious materials. » I want to read more and receive info from Karolina Laskowska
Earlonzo Ingram has joined CMK Distinctive Brands as western U.S. territory manager, responsible for all boutique and specialty stores, regional multi-store chains and on-line partners in the West, according to Russ Kelly. “In addition he will be overseeing both storeline support and training, furthering CMK’s commitment to our partners to assure sell-though, not just chase them for sell-in.” » I want to read more and receive info from CMK
In late September, Victoria’s Secret unveiled the “The Closeup,” its newest push-up bra, featuring a wide side band to create a sleek, supportive shape. » I want to read more and receive info from Victorias Secret
High-end Belgian lingerie brand La Fille d’O is looking to break into U.S. boutiques with its functional, elegant collections that celebrate the shape of the female form. » I want to read more and receive info from La Fille Do
Carrie Adorna, the creator of the CarrieRae Undersummers Shortlettes, has just added new colors including a black and white polka dot style (see photo this issue of BODY), along with matching camisoles, to its classic group. » I want to read more and receive info from Undersummers
Drawing on a love of mythology and fantasy as inspiration for a provocative new line of lingerie, Véronique Lapage has unveiled Feu de Vénus, an ultrasensual collection for discerning modern women. » I want to read more and receive info from Feu de Venus
Daisy Corsets, a wholesale corset manufacturer that offers more than 1,000 styles in a vast array of sizes, has unveiled Top Drawer, its newest premium collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Daisy Corsets
U.S. lingerie giant has opened its doors outside of North America, opening multiple stores in the United Kingdom over the past several months, including a particularly luxurious flagship location on Bond Street. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Golyta Incorporated, has hired Wells Apparel Group as their sales representative for several western states for three of their brands: iCollection, Hauty and Tia Lyn. » I want to read more and receive info from Golyta
This year’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show will again be on CBS, scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 10 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). If the costume renderings posted by the company are any indication, expect another Vegas-showgirl-style extravaganza. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Building on the increasing success of its seamless bras, Coobie has dramatically expanded, adding both new bra styles and launching an extensive new leg wear division. The result is an emerging, moderately-priced “comfort brand” that spans several categories of apparel. » I want to read more and receive info from Coobie
Aphrodite’s Intimates, a leading online retailer of lingerie, adult toys and novelties, recently announced the launch of a campaign to promote René Rofé’s lines of sexy intimate apparel and outerwear brands. » I want to read more and receive info from Rene Rofe
Intimacy, the Van de Velde-owned U.S. lingerie retailer that focuses on European luxury brands as well as detailed bra fittings and demonstrations for customers, is adding Spanish lingerie brand Andres Sarda to its stores. » I want to read more and receive info from Andres Sarda
Film star and renowned beauty Penelope Cruz and her sister Monica Cruz have collaborated with Agent Provocateur to release L’Agent by Agent Provocateur, a lingerie collection that is both playful and exotically sexy. » I want to read more and receive info from Agent Provocateur
La Perla has just opened a new boutique in Honolulu at the Ala Moana Center, a luxury shopping venue. » I want to read more and receive info from La Perla
Espiral is about to mail its annual “Fall in Love” catalog containing its special holiday and Valentine’s collection. Included are lingerie, playful sleepwear costumes and holiday dresses. » I want to read more and receive info from Espiral
Danny Golshan, at one time one of the owners of the now defunct Biatta, has just launched a new collection of lingerie, shapewear and dresses: Contorno. » I want to read more and receive info from Contorno
After an overwhelming response to its August 2012 launch, history repeated itself at the second annual Galleria Intima, India’s largest sourcing fair for intimate apparel professionals, which was held Aug. 23-24 at the Grand Hyatt Goa. » I want to read more and receive info from Galleria Intima
New French lingerie brand KS Paris has premiered its new looks for spring/summer 2014, using Japanese manga comics as the inspiration for its sensual new collection. » I want to read more and receive info from KS Paris
Maidenform Brands Inc. is facing class actions filed by shareholders to block HanesBrands Inc.’s $575 million buyout of the company. » I want to read more and receive info from Maidenform
Reporting nearly $200 million in apparel sector growth and a sharp rise in textile exports over the past two decades, Colombia’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism is touting the country’s garment and fabric industry, with a particular focus on intimate apparel, swim and activewear segments. » I want to read more and receive info from Proexport
Golyta International, parent company to iCollection and iBasic Intima, has launched an impressive new lingerie collection, Hauty “for the ultra sexy market,” as described by vice president of marketing, Justin Lam. The firm has also “taken ownership of the Tia Lyn brand to further strengthen our plus size lineup.” » I want to read more and receive info from iCollection
Leg Avenue debuted its newest line, Vixen by Leg Avenue, at the recent Magic show in Las Vegas, accompanied by a new, 60 page catalog. According to Lisa Griffin, marketing manager, “What was once the Burlesque collection” has been incorporated into Vixen, along with the addition of several strong new styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
The OffPrice Show announced upticks in the number of attendees and exhibitors at the 38th installment of its annual trade event, held Aug. 17-20, 2013, at the Sands Expo adjacent to the Venetian and Palazzo hotels in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Offprice Show
U.K.-based upscale lingerie manufacturer and retailer Rigby & Peller has added Soak Wash, the luxury intimate apparel and swimwear cleanser, to all eight of its retail locations and its online shop. » I want to read more and receive info from Soak
Luxury lingerie brand Nichole de Carle London has unveiled three high-end collections for spring/summer 2014. » I want to read more and receive info from Nichole de Carle
Moira Nelson, founder of lingerie resource website BraLaMode.com, has launched Bra La Mode Consulting, a full-service consulting company aimed at assisting small wholesale intimate apparel companies, designers and startups in executing their unique visions. » I want to read more and receive info from Bra La Mode Consulting
Heather Thomson from Yummie, René Rofé and intimate apparel industry fit model Dorothy Galligan will be honored with H.U.G. Awards at the The Intimate Apparel Square Club’s annual fundraiser November 4 at the 230 Fifth Penthouse. » I want to read more and receive info from Intimate Apparel Square Club
Daisy Corsets, a company that always offered a generous selection of plus size styles, is expanding the number of corsets offered up to size 6X from the current 150 to a total of 250 by the end of 2014. “Retailers have long appreciated the attention that Daisy Corsets has paid to the plus-size market,” the company noted in a recent statement, adding that retailers are “demanding more styles be available in larger sizes--and Daisy Corsets is responding in kind.” » I want to read more and receive info from Daisy Corsets
Dana-Co recently expanded its licensed collection of Natori intimates to include a full figure group under the N Natori brand. BODY publisher Nick Monjo interviewed Dana-Co vice president of global sales Rob Gardner about the various aspects that set N Natori apart from the rest of the full figure bra market. N will be shown next at the Curve shows in both New York and Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Dana-co
Last month Zimmerli of Switzerland expanded the assignment of CMK (the U.S. distribution firm operated by Cynthia Kelly) to include men’s apparel. CMK had already been handling women’s intimates here since 2011. In this interview, BODY publisher Nick Monjo asked Zimmerli CEO Marcel Hossli about the men’s business in this country, as well as the firm’s rebranding and expansion efforts, already underway. » I want to read more and receive info from Zimmerli
Bare Necessities has launched a “new online boutique with Jockey” which, according to the online retailer, offers “an incredible selection of Jockey’s best products for women and men.” About 150 Jockey items are shown. » I want to read more and receive info from Jockey
BODY’s Ted Vayos interviewed Vinh Luong of Seven ‘til Midnight about the firm’s holiday 2014 collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Seven til Midnight
Music Legs will release its 2014 hosiery catalog at the upcoming International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas in September. And the company announced it will return to the Magic show after a long absence. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
BODY publisher Nick Monjo discussed new directions with Leg Avenue COO Mike Tsai, as that company explores a variety of new directions and readies itself for its first Magic show in years. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Soak, the producer of specialized lingerie wash and other products, is launching a new website intended to make the offerings and their benefits compelling and easy to understand, as well as present the company in a bright and cheerful manner. » I want to read more and receive info from Soak
Moving to capitalize on what she says is an “untapped market of 45 million women” who “suffer from night sweats due to menopause, pregnancy, chemotherapy and prescription drugs,” Knock out! founder Angela Newnam is further expanding here Mighty Nighties sleepwear line. » I want to read more and receive info from Knock Out
QT is adding two new groups to its new Crème Bralée line according to Meryl Kutzin, vice president production and merchandising. “We are constantly bringing new design concepts,” she emphasized. “Our next two collections are Zoe and Raquel.” » I want to read more and receive info from QT Intimates
While Hot Topic has expanded from five to nine the number of Blackheart Lingerie shops it operates since it launched the chain last November, much has changed for the new lingerie label. And raised some questions about Blackheart Lingerie’s ultimate future. » I want to read more and receive info from Hot Topic
Espiral, well known for its clubwear and lingerie, will show its AM:PM collection of swim and resort wear for the first time at the upcoming Swim and Lingerie show at the Miami Beach Convention Center, July 20-23. » I want to read more and receive info from Espiral
Honeydew has hired Lisa Pomper to head its new New York showroom as well as handle sales in the region. The company is scheduled to open the space at 390 Fifth Avenue (corner of 36th Street) in time for the upcoming August market. » I want to read more and receive info from Honeydew
French-based high-end designer Empreinte has released its 2014 spring/summer lingerie collection, as well as its 2014 swimwear collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Empreinte
Wacoal has introduced Smooth Complexion, a collection of super lightweight lingerie and shapewear in four perfecting skin tones. » I want to read more and receive info from Wacoal
American Eagle Outfitters followed through on an earlier announcement and closed 10 of its aerie lingerie shops during the first quarter ended May 4, 2013, lowering the total to about 140. The firm reiterated its plan to close an additional five to ten aerie stores by the end of the year. In all American Eagle currently operates 1039 apparel stores (and had at the beginning of May an additional 57 international franchise stores). » I want to read more and receive info from American Eagle Outfitters
Sandra Jones has been named the U.S. west coast director and department stores relations manager for Lise Charmel. Previously she had worked for about two and a half years at Janine Robin North America “developing their lingerie and swim lines,” she explained. » I want to read more and receive info from Lise Charmel
Dreamgirl hired Tiffany Cartigiano as its national sales manager, reported Eric Ehrens, the company’s president of sales. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Leg Avenue will be taking a large booth at the upcoming Magic show in Las Vegas at the end of August. The company has not exhibited at the show in recent years. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Jaël Eyen, who has been working for Lovely Planet Group since 2009, has been named to the company’s sales support team, according to an e-mail message from Gérald Wittock, sales manager. The firm handles such brands as Maison Close intimate apparel, as well as Love to Love and Dorcel. » I want to read more and receive info from Lovely Planet
As of July 1, CMK Distinctive Brands took over distribution of the men’s portion of the Zimmerli underwear business in the U.S. CMK has handled the women intimates, which are already selling in a variety of key department stores and boutiques here, since the beginning of 2011. » I want to read more and receive info from CMK
Crème Bralée, launched recently by Q-T Intimates to appeal to larger, curvier women needing larger cup sizes, has already met with success in the marketplace. The small but colorful and elegant collection of bras and panties, is available in band sizes ranging from 32 to 46, and cup sizes C through G. » I want to read more and receive info from QT Intimates
“This is certainly not just a women’s issue,” began Lisa Griffin of Leg Avenue. “People in general are getting bigger in the US and manufacturers and retailers alike are finally understanding that this is not a passing phase. Curvier women want to feel sexy too and lingerie sizing has increased in response to demand.” » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Anita has expanded it “bestseller” Safina intimates collection to include both a new color, “Grey Pearl,” and a new high-waist brief for the winter season. The new shade “underlines its seductive aura and adds a hint of noblesse,” according to the firm » I want to read more and receive info from Anita
Former fashion model Suzanna Urszuly and fashion stylist Naila launched, in mid June, an intimates collection, Moday. » I want to read more and receive info from Moday
Wolford opened two new boutiques, one in Shanghai and one in Hong Kong, raising to 15 the number of its “points of sale in Greater China, both own and partner-operated, located in the cities of Shanghai (2), Shenzhen (1), Chongqing (2), Chengdu (2), Taiyuan (2), Hong Kong (5) and Macao (1),” according to the Austrian firm. » I want to read more and receive info from Wolford
Jimena Rosas of Canada-based Body Hush has closely watched the plus size market over the year. “We have seen this trend grow in Europe in the past,” she began, noting that now even “most of the top European lingerie brands have adapted to this trend.” » I want to read more and receive info from Body Hush
“Although the plus size volume is a fraction of that of regular size, this category has always been a core part of iCollection,” declared Justin Lam. “The company has a long history of designing great lingerie for the plus market and it is an essential part of our DNA.” He added, “We have a strong and loyal customer base that we adore and will strive to delight for many years to come.” » I want to read more and receive info from iCollection
According to Tamera Venneman Vestal, national director of sales for Sky Hosiery/Music Legs, there is no questions that women are getting larger. “Through much research, this has been proven to be very true. Back in the 60’s, the average woman was a size 8 with measurements of 34B-24-33, today, the average size is a 14 with measurements of 36C-28-38.” » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
Theresa Antretter, care division manager at Anita, told BODY that sales statistics show the company’s business is increasing “in the cups F and higher. That’s why we added, in many styles, the H and I cups.” She reported that Anita has also seen a demand for larger sizes in nursing bras. » I want to read more and receive info from Anita
Asked if he too believes American consumers are getting larger, Ken Zhang of Affinitas and Parfait answered, “Yes, we have been seeing this trend as well. In fact, the Parfait brand was developed due to increasing requests from the retailers for larger sizes. In response to the retailers requests, the Parfait full bust line was launched in Fall 2010 in sizes 30-40 D-G. To expand the size range even further, in August 2013 we will be shipping three of our “all time best selling styles” up to “K” cup.” The lines included are the “Charlotte Padded Bra, Sophia Wire Bra and Alexis Babydoll, to include GG,H,HH,J,JJ,K,” he explained. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
“From the start of my business I was asked to do bigger and bigger sizes,” began Carrie Adorna, in response to BODY’s survey questions on the plus size intimates market. “We now range from XS (0-2) to a 6X (30W).” » I want to read more and receive info from Undersummers
“One in every three women are considered obese by the Center for Disease Control,” declared Lorraine Chambers, a sales executive for Knock out! (which produces solution intimates and sleepwear). “This is definitely a market that can we cannot ignore.” » I want to read more and receive info from Knock Out
Jannie Whitt of JW International, a firm the produces intimates under several brand names including Innocent Angel, told BODY that “Plus size, is extremely important to our business.” » I want to read more and receive info from JW International
Marcia Bacon of Goodnighties (which produces a line of solution sleepwear products) provided her comments about the plus size intimates market in this latest segment of our survey. The collected series will appear in the print edition of BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Goodnighties
Next in our series on the plus size intimates market, we present the remarks of Dreamgirl CEO Christopher Scharff. The appearance of all the reports, presented company by company on the BODY web site, will be followed by the publication of the series in the print edition of BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
As we continue with our series on the plus size intimates market, we present the observations of Rodrigo Cano, general manager of Julie France Body Shapers. » I want to read more and receive info from Julie France
The upcoming July issue of BODY will contain the results of a survey of several intimate apparel wholesalers on the plus size market and the impact it has had on their businesses and collections. We are first publishing the survey as a series of individual reports, presented company by company, on the BODY web site. Next, the collected reports will appear in the print edition of BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Fantasy Lingerie
Honeydew Intimates will open, in time for August market, a new, 2100 square foot showroom in New York at 390 Fifth Avenue (corner of 36th Street). In recent years the collection of the Los Angeles-based firm had been shown in the City by an independent sales representative. » I want to read more and receive info from Honeydew
Parfait, the full busted, sister line to Affinitas, is making three of its most popular styles available up to K cup. According to the company, the new sizes for the Charlotte Padded Bra, Sophia Wire Bra and Alexis Babydoll will be available at retailers in August. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
Seven ‘til Midnight won the 2013 “Lingerie Company of the Year” award presented at the 2013 Adultex trade exhibition, held recently in Queensland, Australia. » I want to read more and receive info from Seven til Midnight
Fit Fully Yours Lingerie is expanding its collections, adding new styles and colors, as sells to more retailers across the U.S. The latest addition is that of a new color combination, beige with dark taupe, to its popular Alexis see-through lace bra and panty group. » I want to read more and receive info from Fit Fully Yours
Reaction in the press to Jockey’s new Volumetric Fit System has been generally skeptical, despite the universally-quoted “statistics” that most women are wearing the wrong size bra. » I want to read more and receive info from Jockey
Bali’s “One Smooth U Front Close Bra,” style 3486 was voted by consumers the “Favorite Overall Bra” in the seventh annual Undie Awards, organized by HerRoom.com and HisRoom.com, part of Dallas-based Andra Group. » I want to read more and receive info from Herroom.com
On June 7th Dana-co LLC announced the “launch of a new GO2BRAS brand,” a previously-existing label it purchased in late 2012, along with other Connie Elder International brands, including Lipo in a Box, a shapewear collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Dana-co
The Lion’s Den, a chain of 42 stores in 21 states selling lingerie and adult products, opened a new location in Las Vegas in mid May. » I want to read more and receive info from Lions Den
Déjà Vu, the chain of lingerie and adult product stores, opened a new boutique at the Stratosphere Hotel, Casino and Tower in Las Vegas at the end of last month, celebrating with a party the night of May 25th. » I want to read more and receive info from Deja Vu
ShopUnSpoken.com is the latest creation of Caron Block, the woman behind UnSpoken, a high end lounge wear, sleepwear and lingerie collection launched at MAGIC in February 2012. The new retail site (which was less than a month old as of June 1st) targets a monied, older woman. » I want to read more and receive info from UnSpoken
Soak Wash, Inc. has created a limited edition gift set, Soakbox, which combines a bottle of their lingerie wash and Handmaid hand cream as well as a Cosabella Never Say Never Cutie Lowrider Thong and a bottle of nail polish in a matching color, all with a compelling suggested retail price of $59. » I want to read more and receive info from Soak Wash
Prym, a leading global manufacturer of underwear accessories (hook and eye fasteners, bra clips, underwires and the like), will launch an enhanced, stronger Plus Size Range of its products at the upcoming Paris Interfilere show in July. » I want to read more and receive info from Prym
Lingerie di Moda, a distributor of intimates, swimwear and costumes, has reached agreement with Baci Lingerie to handle the brand in Italy. The firm also distributes such labels as Rene Rofe, Seven ‘til Midnight, Pink Lipstick and I-Diva. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci Lingerie
Frederick’s of Hollywood in mid-May launched The Nudes Collection, a small but “sexy new line of bras and panties developed in a customized nude color palette for women with different skin tones,” as described by the company. Retail price for the single offered bra is $29.50, $12 for the thong panty. » I want to read more and receive info from Frederick’s of Hollywood
Native Group International has updated its collection of laser cut panties for Holiday, 2013 according to Serap Insar Ikiz, creative director. » I want to read more and receive info from Native Intimates
Dreamwear Inc., which has, for the past four years, been producing collections of XOXO intimates, daywear and sleepwear for the junior market, has now successfully launched XOXO Girl which is “geared toward the young girls/ tween market,” according to a company statement. “The collection is ultra-comfortable and features young, fresh styles that are made to mix-and-match.” » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamwear
Zoe & Co., the Rhode Island retailer that emphasizes its bra fitting expertise, has added a new fitter, Kelsey Ferleman. » I want to read more and receive info from Zoe
Coquette International Inc., is has hired Karishna Khelani as its Puerto Rican sales representative. » I want to read more and receive info from Coquette
Patrice Catanzaro was at the recent International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas to exhibit to the U.S. market his new lingerie collection, first shown at the Salon International de la Lingerie in Paris in January. This is the first full lingerie collection from the Marseille-based designer who is described on his own web site as “the undisputed master of fetish clothing” and told BODY he has been designing for 30 years. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
In April, lingerie maker Affinitas announced a contest to recognize “everyday women who might usually go unnoticed” for the positive impact they have on the lives of others. The “Everyday Women D-Serve” asks “fans to step out and nominate a woman who has made a positive impact in their life. A mother or sister, teacher or co–worker, neighbor or friend.” » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
Native Group Ltd. will ship three separate Jessica McClintock collections for Fall/Holiday 2013: intimates, “Shapewear Solutions” and a focused group of foundations bearing the label “Under My Dress” designed to be worn under those special occasion dresses for which the licensor is best known. » I want to read more and receive info from Native Intimates
Fashion Forms is expanding the consumer advertising campaign it has been running. Not only are there more ads, but the firm is now running some two page spreads in addition to the single page ads with which it started. Many of the displays carry a new tag line as well: “Ever Wonder What’s Under?” » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
“Pre-registration is very solid, one of the better ones,” declared Michael Moreira of Specialty Trade Shows, referring to the retailer attendee list for the International Lingerie Show and Las Vegas Halloween show, which will be held jointly next week (April 8-10) at the Rio Hotel. “We also have a bunch of new clients, some in very unique categories, that fit perfectly with what we have to offer.” » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
Starting in June, Anita is offering an interesting new color to its Rosa Faia “Ella” collection: Nine Iron. White will also be offered in the collection, and both feature “romantic flower embroidery on stretch tulle” and “filigree embroidery on the interlock fabric on the lower cup and side panel.” » I want to read more and receive info from Anita
While 2012 sales and earnings were up for American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., which currently sells “aerie” lingerie online and in its stores, including 151 dedicated exclusively to the brand, there are signs that the company is not as excited about the category as it once was. While in previous years American Eagle had opened new aerie stores annually, it changed course and closed seven in 2012 and in its recently released annual report it said it planned to close an additional “15 to 20” in 2013. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Body Jewels, the “young, fresh and lively” new collection from the same group that owns Felina, will ship “at the end of April” to various stores around the country according to Willy Mrasek, creative director. “JCP along with another major retailer [are] bringing it in under their private label brand. (We feel this flexibility adds to the appeal especially for those accounts wanting their own brand represented but not wanting to commit to their own MOQ’s [minimum order quantities]).” » I want to read more and receive info from Felina
Music Legs is about to release its 2013 lingerie catalog, this one 294 pages, with a dramatic front and back cover featuring two intricately detailed pieces emblematic of the new designs contained inside. Indeed, according to Anna Cruz, marketing manager, there are a “total of 149 new styles” in all, with the new plus size pieces, for the first time, “photographed on a queen size model.” » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
The Spanx vs. Yummie Tummie dispute over shapewear design infringements continues. And Yummie’s Heather Thomson is making it personal as she tries shaming Spanx founder Sara Blakely in public. » I want to read more and receive info from Yummie Tummie
Unique and amusing lingerie, with a particular fondness for using lacing and straps in ways customers have not seen before, can be found peppered throughout the 2013 collections from Oh La La Cheri (photos of several examples of which we include with this article). » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
The Brazilians really do have a different take on sexy lingerie and swimwear, certainly one that is different from what is produced in this country or in Asia, yet one that is finding a growing place among U.S. retailers. And Donna Flor, though not a new company, is one of the latest brands from that country to make a concerted effort here. » I want to read more and receive info from Donna Flor
For those retailers wondering if rave is still a strong trend in the market, another endorsement: the 2013 Leg Avenue Ravewear collection, which will be shown for the first time at the upcoming International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas in April. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Anita is introducing a striking new color, Arabian Spice (a sort of dark orange), to its existing and popular Scarlett collection (part of the Rosa Faia division) of intimates for autumn/winter 2013. Shipment on the new shade begins in June. Arabian Spice joins the existing color ways of Dusty Rose, black and white in this group. » I want to read more and receive info from Anita
“This is our first foray into wholesale,” declared Clubfife CEO Andrew Linton, explaining why he brought his small line of women’s underwear and loungewear, which he has been producing in San Francisco since 2004, to the recent Pool Trade Show in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Clubfife
“The big news is that Barbara is entering El Corte Inglés big time, in Spain,” Hubert Lafont, directeur general, wrote BODY in an e-mail today. “We start with 10 stores, but they add one per month.” The news is significant because Barbara has been seeking to break back into U.S. department stores, and El Corte Inglés S.A. (or ECI) which translates to “the English cut” is not only the largest department store group in Spain, but also in Europe. It is the fourth largest group in the world with sales of €15.8 billion (about $21 billion) in 2011. » I want to read more and receive info from Barbara
Born from her long and ongoing experience operating a high end lingerie shop on Nantucket, creative director Marissa Fondot two years ago launched Marie Bella, a small line of panties and sleepwear which she exhibited for the first time at Curve in Las Vegas. The intimates are already sold in her store, Ladybird Lingerie, as well as a limited number of other shops. » I want to read more and receive info from Marie Bella
Perfect System Limited, a Hong Kong-based private label lingerie and swim producer, was at the most recent CurveNY looking to find retailers for its own brands in these categories. Founded in 1998, Perfect did not offer the new labels: Je Dit (“feminine lingerie”), Miss Magic (“young and trendy underwear”), Magic Beach (“swimwear line for fresh and young summer feeling”) and Magic Plus swim until last spring. » I want to read more and receive info from Perfect System
Luli Color Tech is the brand name for two new, almost transparent seamless panties, a ‘Tanga” and “Shortie,” available in eight colors. The panties, along with two new display systems, were introduced to the American market at the Luli Lingerie booth at CurveNY in late February. » I want to read more and receive info from luli Lingerie
Coobie, a brand from Total Stockroom of North Carolina, has just introduced two tie-dye color variations of its existing V-neck and scoop-neck bras, which were on display for the first time at the recent MAGIC Show in Las Vegas. One color version is a mix of lime green and purple; the other blue and pink. Both are hand dyed and have a bright, almost “dayglo” look. » I want to read more and receive info from Coobie
A new distributor of designer men’s and women’s intimates, underwear and swimwear for the U.S., Canada (and Korea), revealed itself at the back of the ENK tents at the recent MAGIC show in Las Vegas: Moda Seta with collections in those categories from the design team of Dsquared². » I want to read more and receive info from Moda Seta
French trained Anaïs Bouchard launched her lingerie collection, NaïS [pronounced nice], last May and showed it at the Pool trade show for the first time last August, where we first saw it, and then again at the same show in February. This time there were many more pieces along with reports that the label is already selling at a variety of U.S. retailers. » I want to read more and receive info from NaïS
Fashion Forms has introduced a new backless, strapless adhesive bra in a leopard print. Shown for the first time to buyers during the recent New York market week, the bra, part of the company’s Go Bare collection, is designed to retail for $36. It will ship in late August. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
Oh La La Cheri has made a major expansion of its bridal intimates category as it publishes its largest catalog ever for 2013. Included are about 112 pages of styles overall, divided into three sections: spring/summer, all year sexy (or French Lesson) and bridal (which has the theme of Italian Romance). » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
The latest consumer focus groups must be telling Maidenform that “comfort” is one of the things women want most in their intimate apparel. After all, the word appears six times in the firm’s latest press release describing its Amsterdam fashion show in late January where it launched “The Art of Form, Maidenform’s new global brand platform— a sexy campaign that embraces the art and beauty of the female form.” But, come to think of it, the word “sexy” appears twice — once as “ultra sexy” — not an association the company has invited much in the past. » I want to read more and receive info from Maidenform
Escanté reported that its “Red List,” a special collection of about two dozen Valentine’s Day lingerie pieces, “is almost completely sold out” according to national sales manager Mark Rosenfeld. Selections included lingerie and sleepwear (most of it red), as well as a school girl costume and even red boxers. » I want to read more and receive info from Escante
As recently as last weekend, Dreamwear, Inc. had displayed Playboy as one of "Our Brands" on its web site but in an email Friday Elliot Franco wrote to BODY noting that "we are no longer a Playboy licensee. The programs we were running have come to an end." The firm had produced a Playboy lingerie collection for a few years, but according to an independent source, this was done for a single store. Now, on the company’s web site, the Playboy logo has been removed and replaced with Laura Ashley’s (Dreamwear’s latest license). » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamwear
Escante has promoted Rachel Caswell to assistant sales manager according to national sales manager Mark Rosenfeld. She will assist the sales team and general manager Debbie Herrera. » I want to read more and receive info from Escante
Pilar Quintana has joined Yandy.com as merchandise director, she told BODY. Prior to that she had served as a buyer at Castle Megastore, a 16 store chain spanning several western states. “I’m super excited to join the Yandy Team and to be part of a young, growing company.” » I want to read more and receive info from Yandy.com
Phyllis Heppenstall, owner of Peekay for the past 31 years, told BODY she recently sold the West Coast chain of lingerie and adult stores. » I want to read more and receive info from Peekay
Yandy.com has borrowed ideas from the rave-themed lingerie and clubwear various firms have introduced in recent years and created its own Yandy Candy collection “inspired by trending neon colors and classic candy favorites” according to a company announcement. “The Yandy exclusive collection consists of 12 neon lingerie items and can only be purchased” at the retailer. » I want to read more and receive info from Yandy.com
BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos recently interviewed Jacqueline Sava, president of Soak Wash Inc., about the benefits to lingerie stores who offer of her product line. » I want to read more and receive info from Soak Wash
A year ago Knock out!, the maker of a collection of solution intimates, underwear and sleepwear products, chose Tiger Lily (Pantone would call it nectarine) to be the first of the “fashion colors” it would use for limited editions of some of its styes in 2013. Serendipitously, it turned out that many in the world of fashion have now arrived at the same conclusion. » I want to read more and receive info from Knock Out!
Soma, the lingerie division of Chico’s FAS, is promoting its new “Sensuous Sides, The Revolutionary Side Slimming Bra” that, according to a recent e-mail to consumers, “Smooths your sides for a slender, more sensuous you and pushes you forward for beautiful décolletage.” There are embroidered lace and smooth cup versions, retailing on Soma.com for $50 and $48 respectively » I want to read more and receive info from Soma
Seven ‘til Midnight’s just-published 2013 catalog features what the company describes as a “biker babe-inspired collection.” At 435 pages this is “the brand’s largest collection to date and features an extensive array of hanging styles, packaged lingerie, accessories, and Baby Got Curves! for the plus woman. Highlight includes “Indecent Desires,” a grouping of wet look lamé pieces,” as well as “Enchanting,” a satin sleepwear collection in seven colors, and an expanded offering of seamless dresses and bedroom costumes. » I want to read more and receive info from Seven ’til Midnight
Espiral is about to mail its largest catalog ever at about 370 pages, almost 25 per cent larger than its previous edition, and will, for the first time, exhibit at the Salon International de la Lingerie in Paris, both indicators of the recent growth of the company. Among many new additions to the catalog is an expanded collection of black light reactive styles featuring dramatic photos that will now be included on the packaging of individual items (see photos accompanying this article). » I want to read more and receive info from Espiral
Aerie, the lingerie division of American Eagle Outfitters, has hired costume designer Jenn Rogien to serve a six month stint as “Style and Fit Expert” to “participate in viral videos, store appearances and consumer fit sessions, as well as offer advice and tips for girls across the country.” Her credits include “HBO GIRLS costume designer and 2012 Style Awards “TV Costume Designer of the Year,” “ according to a statement by the retailer. » I want to read more and receive info from Aerie
Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel has been named the CEO of the Curve lingerie and swim shows in the U.S. and co-founders Laurence and Jean-Luc Teinturier will become consultants to parent company Eurovet, the French trade show organizer. The Teinturiers will operate the upcoming February Curve shows in New York and Las Vegas before starting their consulting work in March. » I want to read more and receive info from Eurovet
Bragel, the maker of the NuBra collection of adhesive bras, will bring to the U.S. in March its NuBra 3-D, the latest in what has been a series of design innovations. The 3-D, which had previously been announced, features cups with an improved shape to better conform, than earlier models, to the chest of the wearer. (Old and new versions of cups shown in the accompanying photo for comparison purposes. 3-D will be sold only as complete bra with two cups). » I want to read more and receive info from Bragel
Native Group Ltd. will produce a licensed collection of intimates under the Jessica McClintock label and plans to celebrate the new collection with a market week launch party in early February. Native produces intimate apparel including bras, panties, corsets, bustiers and shapewear, as well as some children’s sleepwear. » I want to read more and receive info from Native Intimates
Escante has named Ryan Fregosi as its sales representative for several western states including Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota and New Mexico. “Ryan brings many years of experience to Escante, most recently with Music Legs,” wrote Mark Rosenfeld, national sales manager for Escante, in an e-mail. » I want to read more and receive info from Escante
Shirley of Hollywood is introducing in 2013 a “Shop Shirley and Save” program designed to provide significant discounts to retailers who increase the amount of business they do with the company compared with the same period in 2012. » I want to read more and receive info from Shirley of Hollywood
Community-focused specialty retailer Peekay Inc. held its eighth annual pajama party benefit on Dec. 12 for women and children who are victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse or trafficking. » I want to read more and receive info from Peekay
“Truth or Dare by Madonna” lingerie is already selling well on Macys.com according to an industry source and will soon be available at Lord and Taylor. The brand is licensed to Vandale Industries, Inc. by Iconix Brand Group, Inc., and, as currently shown on Macys.com, includes about two dozen styles of intimates. » I want to read more and receive info from Vandale
Look for a new advertising and promotional campaign from Fashion Forms early next year. The company, which has been aggressively promoting its brand in consumer and trade magazines turns 20 next May and is planning to share the news widely. » I want to read more and receive info from fashion Forms
Escante named Mandy Tang as its new international accounts manager. “ Mandy and I will be working together to develop and strengthen customer relationships as well as maintain and grow current and future business all around the world,” said Mark Rosenfeld, the new national sales manager for the firm. » I want to read more and receive info from Escante
In mid November Hop Topic opened five stores in California and Texas in what the LA Times called at the time a “testing” of its new lingerie brand, Blackheart. But the company has backed the launch with an extensive collection of intimates, indicating confidence that it will be able to successfully mine the underwear portion of the rock-and-roll niche it owns. And duplicate what Gilly Hicks has done for Abercrombie, Pink for Victoria’s Secret and Aerie for American Eagle. » I want to read more and receive info from Blackheart
Nilit Ltd., a producer of nylon and micro fiber yarns, has named Zion Ginat as its new general manager, replacing Arie Gottlieb, who had served in the post for 13 years. Ginat most recently held the position of CEO at energy company Delek in Europe, and will officially start on January 1, 2013. » I want to read more and receive info from Nilit
Sexy intimate apparel company Fantasy Lingerie has revamped its Pink Box packaged lingerie collection, targeting confident women of all ages and body types. » I want to read more and receive info from Fantasy Lingerie
Affinitas has introduced its Affinitas Intimates and Parfait by Affinitas autumn/winter 2013 collections. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
Sensualle, the Brazilian sexy lingerie resource, has added new styles to its popular Soy Loco Por Ti collection, now offering over 50 styles of bras, panties, baby dolls, thongs, slips, body suits and tangas. Photos from the Soy Loco collection can be seen on the continuation page of this article. » I want to read more and receive info from Sensualle
The Warnaco Group’s Warner’s brand has revealed the latest revolutionary item in its intimate apparel arsenal — the Unbelievable UnWire, a bra that offers the support of an underwire with none of the uncomfortable, inconvenient downsides. » I want to read more and receive info from Warnaco
Peru, Ill.-based specialty lingerie retailer Girlfriends - The Bra Specialists recently hosted an event for customers to become acquainted with Soak Wash, an innovative liquid cleanser for intimate apparel and other delicate clothing items. » I want to read more and receive info from Soak Wash
Luli Lingerie has given BODY a first look at many of its latest 2013 styles. Photos of the moderately-priced French label, distributed in this country by Cruise & Co Fashion Inc. can be seen here and on the continuation page of this article. » I want to read more and receive info from Luli Lingerie
LingaDore, a brand created during the past decade by 32-year-old lingerie and swim producer Mendels Fashion Group, has just introduced its Autumn / Winter 2013/2014 lingerie, lounge wear, swimwear, beachwear and evening wear collections. On the continuing page we offer a first look a several of the new styles. » I want to read more and receive info from LingaDore
Hanro has published its Spring/Summer look books for its day wear, sleepwear, lounge wear and knits collections for women and men. The fashions are photographed in a rather spare summer garden, the casually supervised grounds of an old European estate perhaps. (We include many photos on the continuing page). » I want to read more and receive info from Hanro
Yet another brand is being added to the crowded Komar, Inc. stable with the announcement of “the signing of a letter of intent to acquire substantially all the assets of Le Mystère, LLC,” according to Komar. Even before this latest move the intimate apparel conglomerate represented “nearly 100” brands of intimate apparel, loungewear, sleepwear and layering products. » I want to read more and receive info from Le Mystere
Baci Lingerie named Ron Chalhon its newest “sales account executive.” Chalhon had worked for Leg Avenue since 2008 as a “territory manager” in New York state, and prior to that in a similar capacity for Dickies, according to his Linkedin profile. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci Lingerie
The Interfiliére trade shows, which describe themselves as "the leading international sourcing platform for lingerie and swimwear," are seeking to provide a unified look and presence, and are introducing a slick new "visual identity" that they will use in all its markets (Hong Kong, Shanghai and, of course, Paris). » I want to read more and receive info from Interfiliere
Dreamgirl International has launched its 2013-2014 lingerie collection, with a focus on expanding the seductive styles of its clubwear and fetishwear lines. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Affinitas has redesigned its website to make it "more chic, interactive and user-friendly," according to a company spokesperson. All the styles can now been seen "worn on the models with detailed description on the products." The web adress is http://affinitasintimates.com. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
A first look at Chantelle’s spring summer 2013 lingerie is a tour of Paris, with many of its 27 collections names after a section of the city. Within each of the groups, each of which contain a variety of lingerie silhouettes and color variations. On our "more info" page which accompanies the continuation of this article we include images of some of our favorite styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Chantelle
Les Affaires, with its French-inspired collection of sleepwear, loungewear, dresses and camisoles, opened a new boutique in Singapore at the end of October at Plaza Singapura #03-70. It is the firm’s second retail shop. Recently the company, which is a division of the large, publicly traded apparel and textile firm, GLG Corp. Ltd,, has exhibited at the Curve lingerie shows. » I want to read more and receive info from Les Affaires
Les Affaires, with its French-inspired collection of sleepwear, loungewear, dresses and camisoles, opened a new boutique in Singapore at the end of October at Plaza Singapura #03-70. It is the firm’s second retail shop. Recently the company, which is a division of the large, publicly traded apparel and textile firm, GLG Corp. Ltd,, has exhibited at the Curve lingerie shows. » I want to read more and receive info from Les Affaires
Music Legs has hired Tamera Venneman Vestal as its new national director of sales. She replaces Mark Rosenfeld and formally starts in the position on November 19. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
Escanté has hired Mark Rosenfeld as its new national sales manager starting immediately. He replaces Stacey Singleton who left the company a short time ago. In the recent past Rosenfeld worked as sales manager at Music Legs and prior to that as a sales representative for Leg Avenue. » I want to read more and receive info from Escante
In business since 1948, Shirley of Hollywood is one company that really knows what works for retailers during the crucial holiday season, from now through Valentine’s Day 2013. In response to a request from BODY, Eric Schlobohm listed what he considers the company’s “Hollywood Holiday’s Must Haves.” (See photos on the “More Info” pages where article continues). » I want to read more and receive info from Shirley of Hollywood
Fashion Forms, known for its wide selection of special-purpose bras and vast array of intimates solution products, continues to aggressively advertise in consumer magazines. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
Zoe & Co., a retailer in Westerly, RI, has added two professional bra fitters to its team, Mrs. Frances Prescott and Brenna Terkow. » I want to read more and receive info from Zoe & Co.
Fullbeauty has just introduced its new patent pending Comfort Choice Custom Fit Bra, “designed to adjust to a woman’s perfect band size on each side of the bra with convenient straps.” The bra is offered in sizes ranging from 38B to 48DDD and retails on the company’s site for $29.99 to $34.99. » I want to read more and receive info from Fullbeauty.com
Comme-Ci Comme-Ca Apparel Group Ltd., the parent company of sexy intimates brands Male Power and Magic Silk, announced the launch of the 2013 Male Power catalog as well as the expansion of women’s fetish collection Lust. » I want to read more and receive info from Comme Ci Comme Ca
Anita International, a 126-year-old intimate apparel company specializing in larger-cup and post-mastectomy styles, began selling branded fashion, active and maternity lingerie through home shopping giant QVC’s e-commerce platform in October 2012. » I want to read more and receive info from Anita
Björn Borg AB has opened its first underwear “Candy Store” in the U.K. as it aggressively proliferates its own retail shops across Europe. The Swedish firm generates most of its income from men’s underwear (it also has women’s and kid’s lines), but also offers sportswear, swimwear, footwear, bags, eyewear and fragrances under licensing agreements. » I want to read more and receive info from Björn Borg
Stacey Singleton, who had worked in sales and design at Escanté has left the company. Debbie Herrera has been promoted to replace her and now serves as the new sales manager. » I want to read more and receive info from Escante
Alonzo Bristol, a new U.S. intimates firm, is looking to expand its retail base. Established in 2010, the eponymous firm offers elegant styles for women with an eye toward comfort, support and confidence. » I want to read more and receive info from Alonzo Bristol
The Underfashion Club has announced the date of the 2013 Femmy Awards and named the recipients who will be honored for contributing to the growth of the intimate apparel industry. » I want to read more and receive info from Underfashion Club
In just two years, adult novelty company Pipedream Products has expanded its Fetish Fantasy lingerie collection from nine pieces to 50, and this year sees 12 new bondage-inspired styles for men and 14 new bedroom costumes for women. » I want to read more and receive info from Pipedream
Signalling a desire to aggressively find new retailers for its full and half slips, Gemsli attended the New York Curve show for the first time last August, and has expanded its collection to offer a wide variety of styles, lengths and sizes, as well two tiers of pricing. Interviewed at the show, a spokesperson explained that slips, while not often receiving much attention in the media, now represent a category “which is in great demand.” » I want to read more and receive info from Gemsli
Rimba, a sexy apparel and adult toy producer in The Netherlands, has just published a new 68-page “erotic fashion” catalog which includes lingerie, sleepwear, hosiery, costumes (mostly of the bedroom variety) and a small collections of sexy men’s underwear. » I want to read more and receive info from Rimba
Easy Castle, a Hong Kong-based company headed by Elan Rofé, has launched a new costume jewelry line under the Ann Devine Products label (which it has also used for sexy lingerie stores in and around Hong Kong). President of the new division is Robert Rosen who until recently was chief operating officer of Baci Lingerie. » I want to read more and receive info from Ann Devine
Scott Taylor is the new president of Fantasy Lingerie and Leilani Whitney has taken over as managing director. The current parent company is Amuzement Enterprises, Inc., owned by a group of partners, including Taylor (who is also owner of the movie company, New Sensations, and other businesses). » I want to read more and receive info from Fantasy Lingerie
Honeydew Intimates has signed an agreement to produce an “exclusive product line of bralettes and panties, to be sold in Madewell stores and online,” according to a Honeydew statement. “ Starting Spring 2013, customers that have already made Honeydew Intimates a best seller at Madewell will get more options in color and silhouette.” The agreement covers three years. » I want to read more and receive info from Honeydew
Knock out! is now offering its “Smart Panties” in “Bewitching” black Supima cotton with matching black nylon lace, a color that had not been part of the original rollout. The first deliveries will start in late October. Knock out! panties “contain patented technologies designed to eliminate moisture and odor,” according to Lorraine Chambers, vp of sales. » I want to read more and receive info from Knock Out
Leg Avenue promoted Manuel Da Campo to vice president of sales in early September. Since last summer he has served in the post of director of international sales for the company. Prior to that he had been the commercial director at the high end French design house Marithé + François Girbaud (which sells apparel for both women and men). » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Under the collection name Blvd., Forplay, long a prominent force in the club wear arena, has just launched a new 59-piece dress line featuring substantially lower prices. “It’s the same quality, same Forplay fit, and the same fabrics at half the price,” declared co-founder Lou Rahim. The increasing volume of the company’s dress business has allowed for the new pricing he said. » I want to read more and receive info from Forplay
Next week’s International Lingerie Show will be the first U.S. trade show appearance for Baci Lingerie’s new plus size women’s collection and new 25-piece, Envy line of packaged men’s wear. The plus group includes versions of 40 styles each from the company’s conventional sized Dreams and White Label collections, including lingerie, panties, bras, hosiery, and bedroom costumes. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
La Femme Fatale Intimates will be at the International Lingerie Show next week showing a greatly expanded Diva collection of lingerie and shapewear, all featuring extremely sharp pricing and cute and unusual styling. President Hy Laniado told BODY that Diva targets a “14 to 25-year-old” customer. “She is a fun, free-spirited junior girl or woman who is young at heart.” Stores that are buying the line include “junior retailers, chain stores and off price” stores. » I want to read more and receive info from La Femme Fatale
The CurveNY lingerie trade show, August 5-7, at the Javits Center in Manhattan pulled in buyers from both small and large stores including Macy’s, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bare Necessities and Her Room. In all, according to show management, “The quality of buyers exceeded the quality of previous years, while the quantity was up 6.5%” compared to the show last august, “with 3,397 visitors,” this year. » I want to read more and receive info from Curve
OneStopPlus Group, a part of the giant Redcats apparel organization, announced it received a full U.S. patent (#8,206,196) for its Comfort Choice Side-Wire Bra (which it launched in 2007). » I want to read more and receive info from Redcats
Purpuratta was in New York in early August for its first exhibition at Curve, bringing its dramatically colored and boldly decorated Colombian lingerie to the U.S. market. “We try to offer to the client something very beautiful, but very comfortable,” declared international manager Sarita Trujillo Durán. “It is a boutique brand but without the price.” » I want to read more and receive info from Purpuratta
Having launched Fräulein Annie in January 2011 (with a fall/winter 2011 collection) at the Paris lingerie show, owner and designer Frauke Nagel has now set her sights on the U.S. market with an appearance at the recent Curve show in New York. “The intention of the brand is to combine beautiful style with function and wearability,” she told BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Fräulein Annie
Fashion Forms, has introduced a new lace backless, strapless adhesive bra perfect for the holiday season and Valentine’s Day. It’s bright red! » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
BODY Magazine got a first look at the Fall/Holiday line from Escanté, a “Luxurious, romantic collection to heat up the holidays,” according to designer Rie Tamaki, featuring “dramatic silhouettes and colors with flattering bodies and body conscious lines, gorgeous, quality fabric, laces, rhinestone hardware accents for some holiday bling [and] rich, luxurious, warm holiday colors.” » I want to read more and receive info from Escanté
Shell Belle, the luxury swim and lingerie line from the UK, offers certain high end retailers in the U.S. the opportunity to make some real money. Okay, so you couldn’t call the prices low (the designs we liked at CurveNY wholesale for between $34 and $128). But designer Michelle Blenkinsopp packs more in the way of silks, tulles, French leavers lace, antique veils, shell edging, ladder inserts and unique and unusual styling than many famous brands wholesaling for twice as much. » I want to read more and receive info from Shell Belle
Knitty Kitty, which opened last year, was at CurveNY (its second show after Pool in February), offering its signature collection of “knitimates”: knit bikini panties, briefs and halter top bralettes hand loomed in Bali, using 98% acrylic, 2% spandex yarn. » I want to read more and receive info from Knitty Kitty
Luxe Za.Za, a Brazilian lingerie brand, was at Curve New York with its spring/summer 2013 collection, the most interesting pieces of which feature extra straps or piping details. Unlike some South American lines where there are only straps and nothing else, most of the pieces in this collection provide adequate coverage for most customers. » I want to read more and receive info from Luxe Za.Za
Bradelis New York, the Japanese apparel and intimates firm, will be exhibiting its new adhesive bra collection at the Moda show (Javits Center, booth 1040, August 5-7), while its collaborator in the creation of the bras, Bragel, will be exhibiting at the same time at CurveNY. » I want to read more and receive info from Bragel
Anna Kloskowska has joined Chantelle as an account executive. Previously she had worked for Milltex in lingerie sales for several years. Prior to that she had worked at BODY Magazine. » I want to read more and receive info from Chantelle
Ann-marie John has been hired represent Leg Avenue in Canada. She had worked previously, for 11 years, as a sales representative for Jolar Speck Imports, a leading intimates and costume distributor in that country. For a period of time that firm handled Leg Avenue. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Here is a first look a some of the latest styles from Dreamgirl’s new Fall, Holiday Valentine’s catalog. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
BODY has a first look at the new Holiday/Valentine’s Collection by Oh La La Cheri, the fast-growing Miami-based lingerie producer. “The new collection has nearly doubled in size compared to last year,” declared account executive Sarah Konkel, “with bra prices lowered nearly 30% on many styles.” » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
ESP Group, Ltd., an established Los Angels-based maker of underwear and loungewear for men, women and children, has produced a new lingerie collection under a licensing agreement with Sanctuary Clothing, and will show the intimates at the upcoming Curve show in Las Vegas in August (booth 230). » I want to read more and receive info from ESP Group
Affinitas is offering “three exciting promotions to retailers at the upcoming SS13 trade shows,” according to a company spokesperson. For the first, “Buyers stopping by the brand’s booth at Curve NY or Curve NV may leave their business card to be entered in a drawing to win one free Packaged Panty display case complete with 36 Packaged Panty packs. One winner will be selected at random at Curve NY (booth #906) and at Curve NV (booth #125).” » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
Van de Velde, the public Belgian lingerie company that owns several international brands and retail operations, announced a slight increase in overall sales despite poor results at Intimacy, its U.S. retail operation. The firm, which owns such lingerie brands as Marie Jo, Andres Sarda and Prima Donna, announced that “consolidated turnover” grew in the first half of 2012 “thanks to Rigby & Peller,” its English lingerie retailer (which operates in about 7 locations and on the internet). » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
Shirley of Hollywood’s new Holiday Collection “has just been released and corsets are big-big part of it,” according to Eric Schlobohm. “If anyone missed it there was some interesting news from ebay and the BBC, that there has been a 185% increase in corset sales worldwide the last three months, with the USA, UK and Australia taking the lead.” » I want to read more and receive info from Shirley of Hollywood
Luli, the moderately priced French lingerie brand, that emphasizes its extensive color palate and mix and match abilities, is coming back to CurveNY (booth 901), and will also be at Curve in Las Vegas (booth 225) this August. The firm has also added four new colors to its summer, 2013 LuliColor collection: lemon, poppy, orange and lilac, for a total of 17 shades of lingerie. » I want to read more and receive info from Luli Lingerie
Soak Wash Inc., the company that produces specialized cleansing products for intimate apparel, has introduced “Handmaid: luxury hand creme” that is “enriched with shea butter, olive oil and vitamins A and E” to its collection, according to a company spokesperson. » I want to read more and receive info from Soak Wash
Fashion stylist and advisor Rachel Zoe has created for Jockey a “curated selection of “major must-have”” shapewear and intimates that will be available in stores starting in October. » I want to read more and receive info from Jockey
Dominique Lingerie has just launched The Wave Minimizer, “a full figure design specifically created to fit and flatter fuller figures,” according to Michael Trell, director of marketing. “It is constructed of light, breathable microfiber with stretch spandex wings.” » I want to read more and receive info from Dominique Lingerie
The Paris Mode City lingerie and swim show which just ended, attracted 15,324 buyers this year, slightly more than for last year’s July show, according exhibition management. » I want to read more and receive info from Eurovet
Fashion Forms, the lingerie solutions company, is introducing new products to coincide with the upcoming August market and trade shows. BODY got a first look a one: a lace backless, strapless adhesive bra. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
For the second year in a row Seven ‘til Midnight’s new holiday catalog is designed around a pin-up calendar, with the collection itself channelling “the muses of the Good Girl Art movement.” The digital version is available now, with the printed version available the first week in August. » I want to read more and receive info from Carrie Amber
Escanté is in the process of extensively redesigning its various intimates collections, as well as upgrading the packaging for its four-year-old bedroom costume and lingerie line, Dulce Caliente. » I want to read more and receive info from Escanté
Honeydew is offering a new “Cutie” collection of rayon and lace intimates. All come in pastel shades (such as light yellow, light blue and pink) and every piece comes with substantial lace trimming. On its own web site, the new chemise and romper each retail for $48. The hipster and thong each retail for $16, and the bralette retails for $24. » I want to read more and receive info from Honeydew
Victoria’s Secret has been working to close down unauthorized copies of its famous lingerie fashion show. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Oh la la Cheri is ”expecting a strong Holiday/Valentines,” according to a spokesperson. ”Prices have been lowered on the new collection with bras sized 32B-38DD starting wholesale at $8." » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Soak Wash, the specialized cleaning solution for intimates, has just introduced a new size: 3 ounce bottles. Meanwhile, one retailer reports big sales in Canada. » I want to read more and receive info from Soak Wash
Herroom.com and Hisroom.com, owned by Dallas-based Andra Group, LP, announced their 2012 Undie Awards based on the votes, cast over six months, of some 40,000 women and men. » I want to read more and receive info from Herroom.com
Dreamgirl International’s new “Fall - Holiday - Valentine’s” catalogue, with both new a existing styles, emphasizes “a vibrant color palette of gorgeous jewel tones, along with the dramatic touches of gold metallic laces, sequins and chains,” according to a company spokesperson. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Dreamgirl International received a Platinum Sponsor award from Spencer Gifts/Spirit Halloween for supporting its Spirit of Children Charity. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Leg Avenue has just hired, as its national sales manager, Todd Stewardson, an executive who claims on his Linkedin profile, over 22 years experience including previous stints at Ecco USA, Bally of Switzerland, Timberland, Ralph Lauren and Nordstrom. His most recent employment was in business development at San Diego-based NuShoe. He was not available for comment as we went to publication. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
International Intimates’ “expanded Pink Lipstick clubwear line is starting to ship, and from the amount pre-orders, we can see that the growth of this brand is just getting started,” declard Wilson Kello, creative director of International Intimates, as he predicted growing success for label which was launched late last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Rene Rofe
La Femme Fatale, an intimates company founded at the start of this year, is placing its signature line in “mid-tier and better department stores as well as on e-commerce” web sites, according to founder Hy Laniado. He added that he has also created a second label, Diva Lingerie, which “will be distributed to off price retailers around the country.” » I want to read more and receive info from La Femme Fatale
Intimo Industry, an innovative seamless producer in Vernon, CA, has doubled its production capacity over the past two years, focusing on fashion apparel and producing for some of the most demanding retailers in the business, according to owner Paul Yang. » I want to read more and receive info from Intimo Industry
Bragel, the creator of the NuBra adhesive bras and push-up pads and Lia prosthetic breast forms, has revamped its corporate website. “We decided to give a face lift," explained VP Daren Peng of the recently completed changes, "because the original website was outdated and the look and feel of the entire site was [a] very industrial-like presentation.” » I want to read more and receive info from Bragel
Fashion Forms is opening a showroom at 183 Madison just in time for August Market (which starts at the end of July). “We are glad to be there,” declared Becky Harmon. “Now we will be closer to the action, where all the intimate apparel buyers are.” » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
Zimmerli of Switzerland has a new, $186 cotton T-shirt. Well, that’s a bit of an oversimplification. The company describes the men’s shirt as a “certified Sea Island cotton deep v-neck shirt made in Switzerland.” The women’s version retails for $145. » I want to read more and receive info from Zimmerli
Made of a “poly/spandex material” and designed to be “smoothing, yet not constricting, so there are no bulges on the leg or waist” the new, mid-thigh “Undersummers shortlette fashion panties” are “anti-shape wear by design,” according to their inventor. » I want to read more and receive info from Undersummers
Cosabella has drawn inspiration from, and named its new fall/holiday collection after, the 1960 Fellini film, La Dolca Vita. » I want to read more and receive info from Cosabella
Sensualle, the sexy Brazilian lingerie company, has finally put together a network of seven independent U.S. sales representatives. After exhibiting for several years at major trade shows, the firm kicked off a trade advertising program and seems serious about the American market. » I want to read more and receive info from Sensualle
Unspoken, the luxury intimates line that launched at February MAGIC, has added two high-profile executives to its management team: Linda LoRe, the former CEO of Frederick’s of Hollywood, as executive chairman of the board; and Yolanda Dunbar, the former SVP of brand and direct marketing at Frederick’s, as president. » I want to read more and receive info from UnSpoken
In mid-May, California-based Fantasy Lingerie, showed its new collection of lingerie, bustiers, hosiery, corsets, as well as club wear for both men and women, at a fashion show at Manhattan’s Hudson Hotel. Models included a mix of playmates, fashion models, actresses and Heatherette apparel designer Richie Rich. » I want to read more and receive info from Fantasy Lingerie
Freddy Lula has joined BodyZone Apparel as executive sales manager. With over 15 years experience in business and sales management in the retail and restaurant industries, with “strong expertise in marketing/sales planning and growth, Freddy will be a welcome addition to the BodyZone team,” according to a company spokesperson. » I want to read more and receive info from BodyZone
Twisted Sisters is a new Canadian label offering both lingerie and ready-to-wear, launched in February 2012 by designer Maria Mak. » I want to read more and receive info from Twisted Sisters
“Samba Erotica” is the motto for bruno banani women’s underwear for spring/summer 2013. As with the men’s underwear and swimwear, the inspiration is Brazilian color and prints. » I want to read more and receive info from Bruno Banani
BODY editor-in-chief Nick Monjo interviews Dreamgirl president Christopher Scharff about his purchase of an extensive inventory management software system. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Seven ‘til Midnight has signed a distribution agreement for Australia and New Zealand with Calvista, “Australia’s premiere adult distributor, headquartered in Melbourne,” according to Colleen Jordan, a spokesperson for the lingerie and costume wholesaler. » I want to read more and receive info from Carrie Amber
The firing of a woman (who says she was told she was “just too hot” by lingerie wholesaler, Native Intimates) has led to stories in the The New York Post, Huffington Post and other media outlets, as well as the filing of a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the NY Post reported this week. » I want to read more and receive info from Native Intimates
Dreamgirl is now using the Logility Voyager Solutions supply chain and inventory optimization software program, which is helping to meet increased demand and boost sales even further this year. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
“Music Legs’ expansion at it’s California offices and warehouse is close to completion,” according to Mark Rosenfeld, national sales manager. “We will have new, bigger warehouse capacity, a new customer service area, a new showroom area and a new meeting and conference space for customers and staff,” when all is complete by mid summer. “We look forward to even better serving the industry with our new facility.” » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
Angela Newnam, the owner of Knock Out!, the new lingerie company and a Harvard Business School graduate (1996), has just won that school’s Alumni New Venture Contest and its $50,000 grand prize, for her success in launching the firm. The idea behind the company is to provide sexy, comfortable underwear for women and men that absorbs odor and wicks away moisture utilizing a patented “NoTrace” technology. » I want to read more and receive info from Knock Out
After five straight quarters in which it has reported losses, Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. has hired Allen & Company LLC, the New York-based investment bank, to assist the board of directors “in evaluating and exploring a broad range of strategic alternatives, including but not limited to a sale of the company or a business combination.” » I want to read more and receive info from Frederick’s of Hollywood
After exhibiting at both the Curve and International Lingerie Shows in recent years, Sensualle has launched a new U.S. advertising campaign and is poised to announce its first U.S. independent sales respresentative. Taken together it is clear that the company is serious about the American market and deserves a closer look. » I want to read more and receive info from Sensualle
When a 14-year-old company’s catalog output jumps from 285 pages to 450 in a single year it’s a clear sign that sales are accelerating. Such is the case with Espiral, a Florida-based firm offering a wide variety of lingerie, club wear, resort wear, dancewear and swimwear produced in its own factory in Colombia. » I want to read more and receive info from Espiral
A new concept in corset design has provided a sales boost for Shirley of Hollywood. “The reaction to our new Hollywood Corset has been fantastic,” declared Eric Schlobohm, director of international sales. “We premiered the group at the ILS show to rave reviews and lots of “Oh My God” comments on the bust lines jumping up two sizes.” » I want to read more and receive info from Shirley of Hollywood
There was an opening party last night (April 26th) for the new 1000-square-foot Bradelis New York lingerie boutique at 211 Elizabeth Street in Manhattan (article in BODY last month). » I want to read more and receive info from Bradelis
Mika Brands, a US distributor of high-end European lingerie brands has announced the hiring of Olivia Feldman Lingerie as their east coast sales representative. The company will also be announcing a west coast sales rep in May. » I want to read more and receive info from Lola Luna
Seamlessly Shaped is a new collection of panties, expected to retail for $18 (or two for $30), from Shapewear brand Yummie Tummie. » I want to read more and receive info from Yummie Tummie
Camilla Blois, the great-great granddaughter of Lady Duff Gordon, a leading UK couturier, has launched a London-based lingerie company, Lucile Lingerie, that revives the Lucile Ltd. firm her relative operated from the 1890’s to the 1930’s out of offices in London, New York, Paris and Chicago. While the original firm offered a variety of apparel, the new company focuses on lingerie. » I want to read more and receive info from Lucile Lingerie
Hanro has launched its latest collection of intimates, and is getting a strong response for its “re-launched cotton seamless collection, which is a consumer favorite,” according to a company spokesperson, who added, “We are also seeing good sell thru in our new shapewear collection.” » I want to read more and receive info from Hanro
Seven ‘til Midnight, a division of Carrie Amber Intimates Inc., the lingerie and costume wholesaler, is expanding its bridal collection with a thong set and new camis. » I want to read more and receive info from Carrie Amber
Splendid, an apparel brand owned by VF Corporation, has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Coconut Grove Intimates to design, produce and distribute women’s and girl’s intimates. » I want to read more and receive info from Coconut Grove
A “25% increase” in the overall number of apparel styles offered by Coquette, as well as a new catalog collection, were among the latest developments reported by vp Marcus Horea in a recent interview. » I want to read more and receive info from Coquette
While still only a minor part of Abercrombie and Fitch Co., sales at the company’s Gilly Hicks lingerie division grew four times faster than the company sales as a whole last year, and the firm has increased the number of Gilly Hicks retail outlets since last June by 31%, from 16 to 21 as of February 2012. Sales at the Gilly Hicks division rose from $40.3 million in fiscal 2010 to $73 million in fiscal 2011, rising by 81% while overall company sales rose by 20% during the same period. » I want to read more and receive info from Abercrombie and Fitch Co.
Matthias Jaschke, a principal of Formesse, the German textile company, announced the closing of the firm’s lingerie division, Wundervoll. “Unfortunately,” he declared, “we failed to make a commercially successful brand out of our celebrated designer label. At the same time, the core business of Formesse developed to such an extent that it became increasingly difficult to manage the challenges faced by both areas. This is why I have reluctantly decided that the current spring / summer collection will be the last for Wundervoll.” » I want to read more and receive info from Wundervoll
Leg Avenue has significantly expanded its commitment to the plus size customer, publishing its first plus catalog and adding many new plus styles, including several that are exclusive to its plus division. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
VX Intimate has extended sizing in the company’s most popular styles, including the lace, off-the-shoulder minidress (style 5095), the double-layer chiffon babydoll (style 5155) and the microfiber chemise with stretch lace (style 4054). These, as well as certain other designs, are now available in sizes small through 6X. » I want to read more and receive info from VX Intimate
Leg Avenue has launched a colorful new ‘Rave Wear’ collection, comprising over 50 styles which the company displays in a new 32-page catalog. The line can be seen in person at the upcoming International Lingerie Show (March 26-28). Suggested retail prices for pieces in the Rave collection range from $10 to $30. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
“It looks like, at the end of the show, our door-opener will be this product,” said Hubert LaFont, directeur general at Barbara, the resurrected French brand, speaking about the new Beauty Perfect bra and control panty that were a prominent part of the new collection he introduced to the U.S. market at the recent CurveNY show. » I want to read more and receive info from Barbara
BODY publisher Nick Monjo recently interviewed Leg Avenue COO Mike Tsai about current issues and future plans at the company. Here is the full interview. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Providing a wide range of colors, as well as an emphasis on selecting shades in each group to enhance a customer’s ability to mix and match pieces across its entire range are the hallmarks of Luli Paris, a brand which made its Curve debut at the recent show in New York. » I want to read more and receive info from Luli
Bragel International has launched major product initiatives in recent months, all designed to take the company’s existing NuBra line of adhesive bras and bra accessories to new levels. The first additions were the 3D NuBra and NuBra Airy collections. And now comes the “NuBra x Bradelis New York” line (pronounced bra-de-lease), which was exhibited in the Bragel booths at the most recent Curve shows in Las Vegas and New York. These are adhesive bras that are very definitely meant to be seen, not hidden under a garment. The retail price range for this show off collection is $65 to $220. » I want to read more and receive info from Bragel
Interview with Phillip Sporidis, President of Amoena USA Corporation. » I want to read more and receive info from Amoena
Gold Flag Ltd., a Japan-based producer of intimates and underwear and the operator of a chain of retail stores in Japan, China and the U.S., plans to open a flagship Bradelis New York store in Nolita on April 27. » I want to read more and receive info from Bradelis
Carrie Amber Intimates, which produces Seven ‘til Midnight lingerie and costumes, has signed a deal with Dildos Assorted SL to distribute its apparel in Spain. » I want to read more and receive info from Carrie Amber
Fashion Forms continues to introduce many new products to meet the varied needs of its growing list of customers, both among the retail community and among consumers. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
BodyZone recently expanded its private label program for retailers, as well as adding styles to its Naughty Sexy line of boxed lingerie. » I want to read more and receive info from BodyZone
BodyZone has just launched a new website at http:// bodyzoneapparel.com/. The new platform, which can be viewed by all, is designed to be used by retailers to browse and purchase products. It is not designed for consumers to purchase; retailers must log in before prices are displayed. » I want to read more and receive info from Bodyzone
Dreamgirl has launched a new “concept catalog” collection, ENCORE, for the 2012/2013 season, with all styles ready to ship starting March 30, 2012. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Dreamgirl, in its continuing efforts to expand on the international scene, has made a point of being represented at a variety of lingerie and costume exhibitions around the world. Most recently, the company reported a well-received showing of its extensive collection at the Birmingham Spring Fair (February 5-9) at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Sexy Period, a lingerie brand started by Julie Sygiel and Eunice Png, launched a new underwear line at the Curve show. Titled Underbrella, the line is intended for a broader audience and comes in three collections, featuring underwear and a corresponding bralet and bodysuit. The company plans on selling the line internationally. » I want to read more and receive info from Underbrella
(MAGIC Report) Pure Style Girlfriends, Inc. was showing for the first time at MAGIC (February 13-15) with a broad line of lingerie solution products and accessories (including bra inserts and a butt panty). » I want to read more and receive info from Pure Style Girlfriends
Despite the slow job market, Music Legs, the hosiery, lingerie and clubwear brand, reported hiring new staff and expanding their warehouse space. The seven new hires include full-time fashion designers, customer service reps, a warehouse manager and an office manager. National Sales manager Mark Rosenfeld said "we continue to grow and expand the line, so in order to keep up pace with customer demand we decided to hire more people." He added that the company is in the process of hiring more people. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
What jumps out from the new Oh La La Cheri “Tres Sexy” and “Boutique” collections, shown at CurveNV (February 11-13) and coming today to Curve in New York (Feb. 21-23), is the company’s compulsion to consistently create new looks and find different, fun ways of covering (though just barely) the female form. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Leg Avenue will be exhibiting at Curve in New York (February 21-23) for the first time, following up on its Curve debut in the Las Vegas version of the show (February 11-13). In New York, Leg Avenue will focus on the company’s new Burlesque Collection, which comprises dozens of styles as well as accessories, such as petticoats, gloves, top hats, pasties, skirts, hair accessories and a new line of shoes. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
One of several new lingerie companies that debuted at MAGIC (February 13-15) was Solokoff Lingerie, a sophisiticated, higher-priced brand. The Montreal-based company was launched six months ago and sells in such stores, in its home city, as Mimi and Coco, Les Haut es Les Bas and Unicorn. » I want to read more and receive info from Sokoloff Lingerie
(MAGIC Report) UnSpoken, a high-end loungewear, sleepwear and lingerie collection that reminds one of the black and white photos of movie stars in the 1930’s by George Hurrell, was launched at MAGIC (February 13-15) » I want to read more and receive info from UnSpoken
(CurveNV Report) The recently-announced Parisa Lingerie collection was on display at CurveNV in Las Vegas (February 11-13), meeting with a “tremendous” reaction from retailers, according to owner, Amir Moghadam. His company, AFR Apparel International, Inc., currently produces its own A.Che swimwear, licensed Natori swimwear and, in its extensive private label operations, swimwear and lingerie for a wide range of customers. » I want to read more and receive info from Parisa
Leonisa, the large Colombian-based producer, has plans to open its first store in the U.S., a flagship location, at the start of June. Located 30 miles northeast of Atlanta in the Mall of Georgia, the boutique will showcase both the company’s lingerie and swimwear. » I want to read more and receive info from Leonisa
(CurveNV Report) Launched at CurveNV (February 11-13), new True Intimates produces a small, finely-made collection of lingerie, which focuses on matching six different shades of skin. “The bras are comfortable and supportive and will last a really long time,” declared Melanie Poblete, CEO. “They are supportive enough to wear during the day and sexy enough to transition into the evening.” » I want to read more and receive info from True Intimates
Fashion Forms will open a showroom in the LA Mart (110 East 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA, Suite B1065, 800-615-1272) on March 1st. On display will be the company’s extensive line of bras and lingerie accessories. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
Dana-co is about to launch, for spring 2012, a line of “full figure” bras and panties under the N Natori label. This is significant because it is the first time designer Josie Natori has provided foundations specifically designed for women in this category. Dana-co has had the Natori license for bras for nine years. » I want to read more and receive info from Dana-co
Although they are not yet up on the Kmart website, Sofia by Sofia Vergara intimates are already in some stores (the 34th Street Kmart, for example) and will be in many more by Valentine’s Day. » I want to read more and receive info from Dana-co
Affinitas has introduced its new Spacer Foam Padding, a material designed to dramatically improve comfort for the wearer, especially in the larger cup size ranges. The padding is used in the company’s “Allison” Contour Spacer Bra and the Parfait by Affinitas “Jeanie” Contour Spacer Bra, both part of the fall/winter 2012 collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
Leg Avenue announced it will show its 2012 Burlesque Collection at this month’s CURVExpo in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Sexy lingerie, costume and hosiery brand Leg Avenue showed its latest collections at the Jan. 21 to 23 Salon de la Lingerie in Paris to a great response from international retailers. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
BODY Magazine has learned that high-end lingerie brand Marlies Dekkers has closed its New York City showroom. Representative Hester van den Berg is no longer with the company as of Dec. 15, 2011. » I want to read more and receive info from Marlies Dekkers
For spring/summer 2012, iconic French lingerie brand Chantelle is updating its classic ranges while adding new looks that add fashionable twists to comfortable, dependable basic lingerie. » I want to read more and receive info from Chantelle
U.K.-based Royce Lingerie has introduced a new intimates style that will premiere at the Moda Lingerie & Swimwear Show in the U.K. as well as CURVExpo in the U.S. in February. » I want to read more and receive info from Royce
Intimates and accessories producer Fashion Forms is continuing its multimillion-dollar aggressive consumer advertising push in February with a full-page ad in InStyle featuring the company’s U-Plunge Backless Strapless Bra. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
A French commercial court settled on a bid from a consortium led by Alain Prost for the takeover of insolvent lingerie brand Lejaby. » I want to read more and receive info from Lejaby
Oh La La Cheri, the Florida-based lingerie firm that sells in both the sexy and traditional categories, continues to expand with the hiring of 4 new employees. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Israel-based intimate apparel and sportswear maker Tefron Ltd. has partnered with Italy-based hosiery and intimates company Cifra S.p.A. to produce a a collection of lingerie, shapewear and activewear using innovative warp-knit seamless production technology. » I want to read more and receive info from Cifra
Manufacturer and wholesaler Shirley of Hollywood has come out with its latest catalog, the 2012 Big Book, encompassing a range of new and bestselling sexy lingerie styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Shirley of Hollywood
French lingerie company Etam decided to promote their spring/summer collection by turning three underwear-clad models loose in Paris’ famed Musée d’Orsay, home to a extensive art collection and hundreds of visitors. But the staff of the Musée d’Orsay was not impressed by the models’ antics, and has hinted it may bring legal action against the lingerie group, which posted a video of the event on its website. » I want to read more and receive info from Etam
BODY Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief Nick Monjo interviewed Wilson Kello, creative director of International Intimates, about the introduction of Pink Lipstick, the company’s newest sexy collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Rene Rofe
Wick’em Bra Liners, an innovative product designed to absorb moisture and prevent skin irritation, has chosen Coconut Grove Intimates to manufacture, market, sell and distribute the brand. » I want to read more and receive info from Coconut Grove
Velda Lauder Corsetiere, a U.K. producer of high-end corsets and acccessories, has unveiled its newest collection, Purple Heart. » I want to read more and receive info from Velda Lauder
Bragel International has unveiled several innovative new styles and products for 2012. » I want to read more and receive info from Bragel
Dreamgirl International is expanding its Diamond Collection packaged lingerie lines to incorporate the latest runway trends for 2012-2013. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
U.K. lingerie brand Artemis South has launched an elegant swimwear, nightwear and lingerie collection for 2012. » I want to read more and receive info from Artemis South
International lingerie company Bendon has premiered evollove, a collection of flirty bras for D to G cup sizes. » I want to read more and receive info from Bendon
To complement their signature lace-and-pearl thongs, Spanish brand Bracli has created a line of sexy, elegant bras created from the same high-quality materials. » I want to read more and receive info from Bracli
Baci Lingerie has just opened a flagship U.S. retail store and showroom, located in the Miami Design District, “The showroom is the realization of Baci Lingerie’s affordable luxury motto, and is home to all of the beautiful fixtures, concepts, and products that are uniquely Baci Lingerie,” according to a company statement. The facility “serves as the ultimate tool for Baci Lingerie brand owners and potential partners as it brings the Baci Lingerie mono brand store concept to life.” » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Music Legs has announced the addition of a live inventory system to its expanding wholesale website. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
Sexy lingerie company Seven ’til Midnight’s 2012 collection is inspired by the fantasy and glamour of swinging 1960s. » I want to read more and receive info from Carrie Amber
U.K. lingerie company Christina Ruth offers fun, sexy lingerie styles aimed at young professional women. » I want to read more and receive info from Christina Ruth
Interfilière Paris has identified three summer 2013 trends for intimate apparel and beachwear: Delicious, Intense and Fade in Time. » I want to read more and receive info from Interfiliere
Electric Lingerie announced a partnership with French company Starnet for European distribution. » I want to read more and receive info from Electric Lingerie
Lingerie producer Affinitas has released its Affinitas Intimates and Parfait by Affinitas fall/winter 2012 collections. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
U.K. lingerie brand Yes Master has unveiled its autumn/winter lingerie and loungewear 2012 collection, The Story of Snow. » I want to read more and receive info from Yes Master
Spanish brand Bracli is making their latest product — the Ebony Your Night double-stranded black pearl thong with a black lace waistband — available worldwide in January 2012. » I want to read more and receive info from Bracli
Feminine styles based on the landscapes and wildlife of Hawaii and Africa light up Elle Macpherson Intimates’ fall 2012 intimate apparel collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Elle Macpherson Intimates
Bragel, the manufacturer of NuBra, is launching an innovative new style for 2012: the NuBra Airy. » I want to read more and receive info from Bragel
The Warnaco Group, Inc. has named Helen McCluskey president and chief executive officer, succeeding current president and C.E.O. Joe Gromek, who announced his retirement Dec. 13. » I want to read more and receive info from Warnaco
Latin American intimate apparel brand Leonisa has introduced a line of bras with interior air pads that add a full cup size. » I want to read more and receive info from Leonisa
French lingerie company Lejaby — currently the subject of a sale order after being placed in judicial administration by a Lyon-based court earlier this year — has two takeover bids from French companies. » I want to read more and receive info from Lejaby
U.K.-based lingerie brand Kiss Me Deadly previewed its spring/summer 2012 collection at the launch of London boutique Dolci Follie in November. » I want to read more and receive info from Kiss Me Deadly
Escante has a dramatic new look that could spark new life into this established sexy firm, which produces its fashions in Mexico. During a recent interview, owner Eduardo Kuri gave credit to Ria Tamaki, a designer he hired a year ago. “It has been well received,” he said of the latest collection, much of which is contained in the company’s green-covered 2011-2012 catalog. “The new fabrications, the new ideas. They are all her doing.” » I want to read more and receive info from Escante
Designer Stella McCartney has previewed her lingerie collection for autumn/winter 2012-2013, focusing on producing effortlessly sexy feminine styles that are both easily wearable and eco-friendly. » I want to read more and receive info from Stella McCartney
Maidenform Brands, Inc. has announced the election of Nomi Ghez to the company’s board of directors. » I want to read more and receive info from Maidenform
Nancy Ann Barry, fashion designer for lingerie maker Jacalyn E. S. Bennett and Company, passed away after being struck by a U-Haul truck in a tailgating accident at the Harvard-Yale football game on Nov. 19. She was 30 years old. » I want to read more and receive info from Jacalyn E. S. Bennett and Company
U.K.-based lingerie, swimwear and beachwear brand Key Leaf is opening its first flagship store in the United States. » I want to read more and receive info from Key Leaf
Italian lingerie and loungewear company Parah S.P.A. is targeting modern women with the previews of its fall-winter 2012-2013 collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Parah
Calzedonia S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of lingerie, hosiery and beachwear, announced that it will expand its manufacturing capabilities with a new plant in northern Serbia. » I want to read more and receive info from Calzedonia
U.K.-based lingerie brand Ultimo’s sizzling new collection has lead to a 25 percent jump in sales during the month of November compared to the same period last year, according to brand owner and designer Michelle Mone. » I want to read more and receive info from Ultimo
Intimate apparel and accessories company Fashion Forms is debuting a full-page ad for its Body Sculpting Backless Strapless Bra in major fashion publication InStyle. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
Los Angeles-based Serpantz, a line known for its sexy men’s underwear with fun yet provocative images, has expanded to include styles for women. » I want to read more and receive info from Serpantz
Rose Joya Paterson of S&S Industries passed away at her home in Winter Park, Fla. on Nov. 23. She was 85. » I want to read more and receive info from SandS Industries
Belgian lingerie company Van de Velde has entered into a business agreement with Hong Kong-based Getz Bros. Ltd. to run and further develop Private Shop, the leading multi-brand lingerie retail chain in Hong Kong and China. » I want to read more and receive info from Van de Velde
According to a recent report by long-range market research organization IBISWorld, better results are expected for the lingerie retail industry in the five years to 2016. » I want to read more and receive info from IBISWorld
Lingerie and swimwear company The Lake and Stars has been making headlines due to its latest ad campaign consisting of photos of a lingerie-clad mother and daughter posing provocatively, which has met with controversy. » I want to read more and receive info from The Lake and Stars
Global pop star Rihanna, the current face of Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, has designed a limited-edition line of lacy lingerie as well as some ready-to-wear pieces for the major fashion label. » I want to read more and receive info from Armani
Top Form International Ltd., one of the largest global original-equipment manufacturers of lingerie, said as many as 200 employees staged a five-day strike at a company plant in Shenzhen, China. » I want to read more and receive info from Top Form International
Burlesque star and Dita Von Teese has announced plans for a new lingerie line, Von Follies by Dita Von Teese. » I want to read more and receive info from Von Follies
Here is a sneak peek of some of the latest styles featured in the 2012-2013 Collection from Dreamgirl. To take a look at these styles and to receive more information, click on the link below. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Sexy lingerie company BodyZone Apparel has announced it will be offering a sale for Cyber Monday, the Monday following Thanksgiving that traditionally sees a spike in online sales. » I want to read more and receive info from BodyZone
Knock out! Panties has announced its new 2012 lookbook will be previewed live in Miami on Nov. 19 to 20. » I want to read more and receive info from Knock Out
After being placed in judicial administration by a court in Lyon, French lingerie company Lejaby is the subject of a sale order. » I want to read more and receive info from Lejaby
Elan Rofé, owner of Electric Lingerie, told BODY Magazine that his company will be expanding its collection of licensed Hustler apparel. » I want to read more and receive info from Hustler
Baci Lingerie USA announced the opening of a new Los Angeles-based warehouse for its Black Label, White Label and Eyelash product lines. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Hyp Hats has hired Laurie Herscovici as president of its intimate apparel division. In addition to intimates, the company also produces a variety of accessories, hosiery and sleepwear under both licensed and company-owned brands. » I want to read more and receive info from Hyp Hats
Sexy lingerie and costume company Magic Silk has released its Exposed Valentine 2012 catalog, featuring 24 pages of new and popular styles from its Exposed Lingerie, Hot Angel, Cheap Thrills School Girls and Exposed Couples lines. » I want to read more and receive info from Magic Silk
Dreamgirl International is launching its new 2012-2013 merchandise catalog, featuring 226 pages of new, innovative styles in lingerie, hosiery, costumes, dancewear and clubwear. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Sexy lingerie brand Oh La La Cheri is taking its signature collections in a new direction, expanding its offerings and launching a new company website. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Sexy hosiery, costume and lingerie company Music Legs announced Larry Waters will be joining its sales team. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
Maidenform Brands, Inc. announced the appointment of Malcolm Robinson as company president, effective immediately. » I want to read more and receive info from Maidenform
Baci Lingerie USA has announced the hiring of Alicia Sinclair as the company’s new national sales director. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Colombia-based intimate apparel brand Leonisa has debuted its Sexy Chic line, a range of sensual lace panties. » I want to read more and receive info from Leonisa
French lingerie brand Lejaby has been placed under judicial administration by a commercial court in Lyon — a practice similar to filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States. » I want to read more and receive info from Lejaby
Launched in 2008, fast-growing lingerie company iCollection produces sexy lingerie designs at affordable price points. » I want to read more and receive info from iCollection
Vancouver, Canada-based online panty subscription service Panty by Post is continuing its international expansion with a partnership with French website LemonCurve.com. » I want to read more and receive info from Panty by Post
Joining its renowned Classic and Pretty Collections, Sassybax is introducing a new line: the Sexy Lingerie Collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Sassybax
Arnold J. Wiener, vice president of sales for Wiener Laces, Inc., passed away Sept. 22 in Bacon Raton, Fla. He was 81. » I want to read more and receive info from Wiener Laces
Espiral has expanded its fall, holiday and Valentine’s Day lines with the Fall in Love Collection, a 20-piece supplement of sexy lingerie and nightwear. » I want to read more and receive info from Espiral
Encouraged by requests from retailers and customers alike, Knock out! Panties is introducing a new style: the lacy boy short. » I want to read more and receive info from Knock Out
Sexy lingerie, hosiery and accessories company Leg Avenue has unveiled its 2012 holiday and Valentine’s Day catalog. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Spirite Industries, Inc. is launching a new collection aimed at young adult retailers called Cupcake Lingerie. » I want to read more and receive info from Spirite Industries
Holland-based lingerie and partywear wholesaler De Namour Erotic Fashions produces intimate apparel and clubwear designs aimed at retailers looking to carry exclusive, on-trend sexy apparel. » I want to read more and receive info from De Namour
Colombian shapewear brand Co’Coon is recommending items from its innovative cryotherapy line as a method for early detection of breast cancer. » I want to read more and receive info from CoCoon
Rhonda Shear, co-owner of Shear Enterprises, is heading the St. Petersburg, Fla. division of the American Cancer Society’s Put On Your Pink Bra event as part of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. » I want to read more and receive info from Rhonda Shear Intimates
Holly Kirkpatrick has been named apparel and lingerie buyer for LC Distributors. » I want to read more and receive info from LC Distributors
Robert Vitale has been named president and co-C.E.O. of Wacoal America, Inc. effective April 1, 2012. Vitale will be succeeding current president Richard C. Murray, who will move to the position of vice chairman. » I want to read more and receive info from Wacoal
New Zealand-based international intimate apparel company Bendon announced plans to purchase three flagship lingerie brands from Australian branded apparel company Gazal Corp. Ltd. » I want to read more and receive info from Bendon
New for the holiday season, Leg Avenue has premiered a gift box collection, making it easier than ever to give and receive the company’s sexy lingerie and accessories. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Spanish brand Bracli, creator of the original pearl thong, has taken their signature product and added a dark, sexy twist. » I want to read more and receive info from Bracli
Seven ’til Midnight has introduced several holiday 2011-2012 styles featuring sequins, glitter and metallic lace for celebrations in need of some sparkle. » I want to read more and receive info from Carrie Amber
Intimate apparel company Hanky Panky celebrated its 25th anniversary with a designer collaboration line by Anna Sui, a breast cancer research initiative and a party in New York City. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanky Panky
Sexy apparel, lingerie and hosiery company Leg Avenue debuted its latest burlesque collection at the International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas and has released its catalog for wholesale orders starting immediately. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Richard C. Murray announced his retirement as president of Wacoal America as of March 31, 2012. He will take on the position of vice chairman of Wacoal’s U.S. unit beginning in April. » I want to read more and receive info from Wacoal
Hanesbrands announced that it has promoted Richard D. Moss to the position of chief financial officer, starting immediately. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanesbrands
Kmart has hired Katherine Lintner as a buyer for panties. » I want to read more and receive info from Kmart
Sexy hosiery and apparel company Music Legs has hired Robb McCullough as sales representative for the state of Nevada. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
Fashion Forms has just launched a “multi-million dollar” consumer and trade advertising campaign to support its new “Body Sculpting” bra with a full page ad in US Magazine. The silicone bra, which is backless and strapless, combines the support of a single under wire and a re-usable adhesive (except for the nipple area) interior. » I want to read more and receive info from Fashion Forms
Intimate apparel brand Bali announced the launch of Live Beautifully Daily, a national campaign focused on improving women’s confidence and self-awareness. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanesbrands
Harry L. Wechsler of Custom Maid Brassiere passed away Sept. 17, 2011, following a brief illness. He was 84. » I want to read more and receive info from Custom Maid Brassiere
U.K.-based Nicole Gill Lingerie has released its third collection, A Beautiful Sacrifice, for autumn/winter 2011. » I want to read more and receive info from Nicole Gill Lingerie
After receiving acclaim from satisfied shop owners and consumers and appearing in Playboy and "Sex and the City," Bracli’s original pearl thong disappeared from the U.S. market — but is now available once again to retailers across the country. » I want to read more and receive info from Bracli
Lingerie producer Affinitas, specializing in sexy and affordable styles, has launched packaged sets of three panties in both hipster and thong styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
Canadian intimate apparel brand With Love Lingerie has introduced Mme. Beatrice Deco, a new collection for spring/summer 2012. » I want to read more and receive info from With Love Lingerie
Sexy lingerie, shapewear and costume company Seven ’til Midnight’s holiday and Valentine’s Day collection will premiere exclusively at the International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Carrie Amber
Just four years after the brand’s inception, Affinitas is expanding the distribution of its affordable yet luxurious lingerie worldwide. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
Sexy apparel brand Music Legs has launched its new wholesale website at MusicLegs.com. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
The Eveden Group has announced changes to its Canadian operations starting January 2012. The company will be converting to a direct selling structure led by a team of sales agents who will be overseen by Eveden’s sales management team. » I want to read more and receive info from Eveden
OnGossamer lingerie offers lift and comfort for stylish women everywhere. » I want to read more and receive info from OnGossamer
New Zealand-based intimate apparel manufacturer Bendon has merged with Australian intimate apparel company Pleasure State. » I want to read more and receive info from Bendon
High-end Romanian lingerie brand I.D. Sarrieri continues to craft upscale lingerie looks with its autumn/winter 2011 and spring/summer 2012 looks. » I want to read more and receive info from I.D. Sarrieri
Many women forego wearing cute or sexy underwear when it’s "that time of the month." But new brand Sexy Period is ready to change the way women feel about wearing chic panties when they’re on their periods. » I want to read more and receive info from Sexy Period
Intimate apparel designer and producer QT Intimates has split its New Jersey headquarters into a main office in Oradell, N.J. and a distribution center that is now located in Saddle Brook, N.J. » I want to read more and receive info from QT
French brand Jours Après Lunes’ line of "loungerie" — lingerie plus loungewear — for children aged three months to 12 years is meeting with controversy. » I want to read more and receive info from Jours Après Lunes
Sexy lingerie manufacturer and wholesaler Shirley of Hollywood has released its 2011 holiday catalog, which now includes Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Shirley of Hollywood
Wholesale sexy lingerie, costume and shapewear company Seven ’til Midnight has added sets of flirty panties to its 2012 holiday/Valentine’s Day collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Seven ’til Midnight
California-based lingerie producer Shirley of Hollywood has hired Cliff Bunney as a sales representative for Canada. » I want to read more and receive info from Shirley of Hollywood
High-end Irish brand Embrace aims to provide women with beautiful and versatile lingerie with its patented and patent-pending revolutionary designs to improve comfort, fit and freedom of movement. » I want to read more and receive info from Embrace
Leg Avenue hired Manuel da Campo, in a newly created post, as director of international sales. Immediately before making the switch to sexy lingerie and costumes, da Campo had spent several years in sales at the high end French design house, Marithé + François Girbaud (which sells apparel for both women and men). He told BODY that he has spent, in all, 18 years in the fashion industry, working with some of the “very big groups in Europe,” and is “very familiar” with the Middle East as well. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Food and beverage trucks are popping up in cities all over, and many are quick to gain a cult following. Honolulu’s Wild Bean Espresso truck is one of the city’s most popular places to get coffee, but the novelty doesn’t just lie in the beverage shop’s mobility — the truck is staffed entirely by lingerie-clad young women. » I want to read more and receive info from Wild Bean Espresso
Caron Joy, a brand composed of girls’ and women’s dresses, sportswear, loungewear and accessories, has expanded into a line of stretch lace wireless intimates. » I want to read more and receive info from Caron Joy
Sexy costume and hosiery company Music Legs has signed Nicole Matthias as a sales representative for New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
Full-cup and mastectomy lingerie company Amoena had a "wonderfully positive" showing at the CURVENY trade show in New York City this week, according to brand representatives and attendees. » I want to read more and receive info from Amoena
Lingerie and basics producer Affinitas has made available a range of delicate and sexy babydolls and bustiers for spring/summer 2012. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
Dutch lingerie brand LingaDore has unveiled its spring/summer 2012 lingerie ranges, filled with fashionable embellishments and romantic details to convey French-inspired extravagance. » I want to read more and receive info from LingaDore
Pakistan manufacturer Zamee Impire wholesales a corset line in a wide range of sizes, colors, fabrics and styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Zamee Impire
New to the U.S., but already on savvy retailers’ radar (we found Intimacy shopping at the booth on day one of CurveNY) is Fine Lines (sometimes it’s one word, Finelines, as in a description on its website). This established Australian brand comprises a large collection of women’s intimates including everything from basics and t-shirt bras, to shapewear, bridal and special occasion intimates. Managing Director Simon de Winter presided over the booth. » I want to read more and receive info from Fine Lines
Kissoom (pronounced Ki-sam according to José Luis Castiblanco who handles international sales) is a one-and-a-half-year-old brand created (in a collaboration of several established Colombian companies) specifically to penetrate the U.S. market. Three collections are offered: Glamour, Romantic and Trendy, with wholesale prices for bras about $25-$26 and panties $15 to $18. It was this brands first time a Curve said Castiblanco. » I want to read more and receive info from Kissoom
Touché, showing for the first time at Curve, offers women’s lingerie, swimwear, pajamas, sleepwear and girls’ swimwear. Launched in Colombia 1987, the company opened its first retail outlet in the U.S. in October of last year in South Beach. According to Margarita Serrano, who was at the CurveNY booth, bras wholesale for about $43, panties for $20-$30, one piece swim suits for about $67 and bikinis for about $63. The company will also be showing at Curve in Las Vegas later this month. » I want to read more and receive info from Touche
“Malha is a play on words,” explained Jackie Saad of the new Colombian brand. “Mala means bad,” and the extra “h” was added, apparently, just for good measure. The soft stretchy bras often feature lace that has been cut up and then sew together with contrasting mesh inserts. The hand-dyed lingerie feature many hand finished details. Wholesale prices range from $32 to $58. When we were in the booth a well-known West Village lingerie shop was apparently finalizing an order. » I want to read more and receive info from Mahla
CurveNY opened Sunday with solid traffic and a truly impressive array of lingerie and swim brands with many exhibitors reported a strong first day. According to show director Jean Luc Teinturier, “we were close to 1000 buyers,” entering the first day, which is “an increase from last year.” » I want to read more and receive info from Curve
Daniel Gendron has joined lingerie brand Wacoal as part of the company’s mission to make their products more affordable and available in Canada. » I want to read more and receive info from Wacoal
California-based Fair Verona will be making its return to CURVENV with a sophomore collection of romantic, highly original lingerie and loungewear looks. » I want to read more and receive info from Fair Verona
U.K. lingerie brand Harlette is breaking into the U.S. market with a collection inspired by — and worn on — the television series "Secret Diary of a Call Girl." » I want to read more and receive info from Harlette
Intimate apparel wholesaler and manufacturer JWS Intimates has changed the company name to JW Intimates and has moved to a new location as of May 1. » I want to read more and receive info from JW Intimates
BODY Magazine has learned Neal Fersht of McPete Sales has expanded sales to parts of New England for Shirley of Hollywood and BodyZone Apparel. » I want to read more and receive info from McPete Sales
Florida-based corset manufacturer Eurotique has released After Dark Fashion Corsets, a line of affordable corsets aimed at "the entry-level corset market." » I want to read more and receive info from Eurotique
U.K.-designed brand Claudette Brassiere has released a collection of flirty, affordable lingerie styles in a wide range of sizes. » I want to read more and receive info from Claudette
Sexy lingerie and clubwear producer Espiral has announced that the company has moved to a new location to accommodate sales growth. » I want to read more and receive info from Espiral
BODY Magazine has found that, despite reports from other sources, Candid Intimates will not be launching a new website. » I want to read more and receive info from Candid Intimates
Canadian manufacturer and distributor BL Intimates, will no longer handle French lingerie brand Lou in North America. » I want to read more and receive info from Lou
Anita International, a 125-year-old intimate apparel manufacturer, is introducing the Lace Rose range for the company’s Rosa Faia line, a new luxury, high-end range at a more affordable price point. » I want to read more and receive info from Anita
Arizona-based company Belabumbum, a wholesaler of maternity wear, basics, swimwear and loungewear, is commemorating 10 years of high-quality garment creation by offering special packaging options to retailers and expanding popular lines as well as sales regions. » I want to read more and receive info from Belabumbum
Full-cup lingerie brand Amoena will premiere its improved Amoena Mia lingerie collection as well as a new swimwear collection at the CURVExpo shows in New York and Las Vegas. » I want to read more and receive info from Amoena
U.K.-based lingerie brand Kiss Me Deadly’s vintage-inspired retro and burlesque looks are designed for glamorous, seductive and sensual women. » I want to read more and receive info from Kiss Me Deadly
European brand ULLA has been creating beautiful lingerie for full-figured women for over 50 years — and is now about to begin distribution in the United States. » I want to read more and receive info from ULLA
California-based sexy lingerie company Dreamgirl has released its 2011-2012 fall/holiday/Valentine’s Day catalog. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Music Legs has hired Mary Ann Cirillo as a sales representative for the Midwest. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
Lorraine Chambers, formerly of Sassybax, has joined Knock out! Panties as the vice president of business development. » I want to read more and receive info from Knock Out
Kimberly Buehrle has joined Music Legs’ sales force as the New England representative. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
Eddie Goldstein has opened a new showroom at 292 5th Ave., Suite 201 between 30th and 31st Streets in New York City. » I want to read more and receive info from Eddie Goldstein
Major hosiery, lingerie and sexy costume producer Leg Avenue has announced a partnership with Dutch company Scala/Playhouse. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Affinitas has released spring/summer 2012 lingerie looks for its Affinitas Intimates and Parfait by Affinitas lines, aiming to address the needs of fashion-forward women seeking comfortable, stylish lingerie but who don’t want to break the bank. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
Raveware Lingerie has released a 2011-2012 catalog. » I want to read more and receive info from Raveware
Slovenian intimate apparel producer Lisca has released the spring/summer 2012 collections of their Lisca Selection, Lisca Fashion and Cheek by Lisca lingerie lines. » I want to read more and receive info from Lisca
Fortnight, a Canadian lingerie brand, combines modern shapes with vintage glamour to create luxurious lingerie in a range of sizes aimed to fit and support women’s bodies. » I want to read more and receive info from Fortnight Lingerie
Canadian lingerie manufacturer Hertex has entered the U.S. market with the debut of their Levusha lingerie brand. » I want to read more and receive info from Hertex
Inspired by sexy fantasies and calendar pin-up girls, Seven ’til Midnight, a wholesale sexy lingerie, costume and shapewear company, introduced its 2012 holiday/Valentine’s Day collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Carrie Amber
Like many women, Toni Ibabaza was on a quest for the perfect bra. When style after style fell short of her needs, she decided to reinvent the sports bra, focusing on making the wardrobe staple as comfortable and innovative as possible. » I want to read more and receive info from Pocketbra
Netherlands-based lingerie brand Marlies Dekkers has won an copyright infringement case against fellow Netherlands-based brand Sapph. » I want to read more and receive info from Marlies Dekkers
BODY Magazine has learned that McPete Sales, a wholesale lingerie sales company, closed its New York City showroom on Friday, June 3. » I want to read more and receive info from McPete Sales
Bragel International, Inc. will begin showing selected retailers its newest version of the NuBra at the upcoming Curve shows in New York and Las Vegas. Vice president Daren Peng explained that the new product (which does not yet have a style number or name) is lighter in weight than its existing bras, and, most important, breathable. » I want to read more and receive info from Bragel
Lingerie producer Wacoal has introduced new styles and colors for its b.tempt’d line for young-minded women. » I want to read more and receive info from Wacoal
British model and TV host Tamara Ecclestone has been announced as the new face and body of U.K. lingerie brand Ultimo. » I want to read more and receive info from Ultimo
Hanro USA, leading manufacturer of luxury lingerie, loungewear, and sleepwear, has announced that Easton International will be its exclusive sales agency for specialty and ready-to-wear stores in the United States. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanro
German lingerie brand Wundervoll has released their latest collection, Mission Glory. » I want to read more and receive info from Wundervoll
Coquette International Inc. announced the promotion of Senior Sales Representative Marty Knudstrup to International Sales Manager. » I want to read more and receive info from Coquette
Amoena has released the fall/holiday collection of its Mia line, known for its comfortable support and revolutionary Comfort+ technology for fuller-busted women. » I want to read more and receive info from Amoena
Lingerie manufacturer Wacoal has introduced new styles and collections for autumn/winter 2011 that focus on deep winter hues, embroidery and sheer mesh fabrics. » I want to read more and receive info from Wacoal
When German-born, London-based designer Frauke Nagel decided to launch her own line, she had a few ideas from her 11 years of experience in the apparel industry: lingerie that is as supportive and comfortable as it is stylish. » I want to read more and receive info from Fräulein Annie
Panache, a British lingerie and swimwear manufacturer specializing in larger cup sizes, has released key highlights from the autumn/winter 2011 collections of its distinct labels, Panache, Cleo by Panache and Harlequin by Panache. » I want to read more and receive info from Panache
Styles from the 2011 collection of H.O.T., Shirley of Hollywood’s packaged intimates line, are now shipping to retailers everywhere. » I want to read more and receive info from Shirley of Hollywood
Argentinean designer Alicia Fuhr’s newest line, Felicitas Guerrero, features soft fabrics and delicate details that cater to elegant consumers. » I want to read more and receive info from Alicia Fuhr
Whitney Galitz struggled to find beautiful lingerie that fit her body well. When she decided to address the needs of large-busted women who wanted attractive yet comfortable undergarments, she turned to her love of film, theatre and old Hollywood’s silver screen heroines for inspiration. » I want to read more and receive info from Good Night Gilda
Gelmart International will launch a re-designed corporate website, www.gelmart.com, on June 1st. The company’s new president, Yossi Nasser, has been aggressively working to reinvent the 60-year-old firm, and the website is one of many recent changes. » I want to read more and receive info from Gelmart
Jeffrey Clair has left his position as SVP sales at Russell Newman. During his tenure at the company, which specializes in women’s branded and private label intimates and children’s apparel, he said he worked with such retailers as Macy’s, Dillard’s, Sears and Kohl’s. According to our sources annual sales volume at the company is about $160 million. » I want to read more and receive info from Russell Newman
The U.S. division of Eveden Inc., the company that makes brands including Fantasie, Freya, Huit and Fauve, has moved to a new New York City showroom at 180 Madison Ave., Ste. 1407. » I want to read more and receive info from Eveden
Baci Lingerie reported that it made a strong statement as the main sponsor of this March’s International Lingerie Show (ILS), which the brand described as the "biggest lingerie show in the U.S." » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
According to CNBC.com, underwear sales are stronger than ever, indicating that the economy is on the mend. » I want to read more and receive info from Brean Murray Carret
Fashion solutions brand Pure Style Girlfriends has introduced the Perks Bra, which C.E.O. Juliana Lutzi Sherwood described as delivering a hassle-free push-up experience. » I want to read more and receive info from Pure Style Girlfriends
For holiday 2011, Seven ‘til Midnight hopes to encourage consumers to treat themselves with its collection of more than 50 new styles wholesaling for $5 to $18. » I want to read more and receive info from Carrie Amber
Building upon what owner Nicolas Attard called its continued success, OSexy is debuting its first Holiday/Valentine’s Day supplement to its main catalog for 2011/2012. » I want to read more and receive info from O Sexy Lingerie
Music Legs has hired Mark Rosenfeld as sales manager on a multi-year contract, effective April 15. He remains based in New Jersey. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs
Leg Avenue will appear on Cinemax’s new series “Femme Fatales” through a partnership with the network and its sister company HBO. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Estonian intimate apparel maker BonBon Lingerie has introduced the retro-inspired Marshall collection, which the company described as perfect for wedding season. The "sophisticated" line includes styles made from cotton and microfiber accented with buttons, frills, bows and accessories. » I want to read more and receive info from BonBon Lingerie
Shirley of Hollywood premiered new collections across several categories at last month’s ILS, all to “an incredible reaction,” said Eric Schlobohm, Director of International Sales of the company. » I want to read more and receive info from Shirley of Hollywood
Affinitas relaunched its website, which is wholesale only, in early April with a “more modern and sleek” look. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
British retailer Marks & Spencer claims to have launched “the high street’s” first carbon-neutral bra, meaning that the company produced it by neither contributing to nor reducing the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. » I want to read more and receive info from Marks and Spencer
Check out looks from Chantelle’s fall/winter 2011 collection by clicking on the "I Want to Receive More Info" tab. » I want to read more and receive info from Chantelle
Cotonella, an Italian maker of Lycra and cotton underwear and sleepwear for men and women, has introduced comfort-focused collections for the fall season under the names In & Out, Night & Day, La’Altra Cotonella In & Out and Cotonella Lingerie. » I want to read more and receive info from Cotonella
Los Angeles-based Wells Intimates is now representing cotton organic label Jonäno, Wink Wells with Wells Intimates told BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Jonäno
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) will hold its annual “The Future of Fashion” runway show on Wednesday, May 4 at 4:30pm and 7:30pm at the John E. Reeves Great Hall in New York City, featuring designs by select fashion design graduating seniors. Although admittance is by invitation only, the evening show will be streamed live. » I want to read more and receive info from FIT
Laura Ashley Inc. announced Monday that it has signed a licensing agreement with Just One LLC’s Secret Lace division to manufacture, market, sell and distribute women’s intimate apparel in the United States, Mexico and Canada. » I want to read more and receive info from Just One
Jezebel, a relative newcomer to the International Lingerie Show (just completed in Las Vegas, March 28-30) has found success at the exhibition: it was the third session in a row it has attended. » I want to read more and receive info from Jezebel
Coquette has implemented several significant changes that reveal the changing nature of its business as well as the influence of the younger generation at the family-owned and operated company. » I want to read more and receive info from Coquette
Since purchasing Huit last spring, Eveden seems to be maintaining the French label’s signature flair. Peruse more lingerie and swimwear looks for spring/summer by clicking the "I want to receive more info" tab. » I want to read more and receive info from Eveden
Eldorado is describing its newly launched expanded 2011 lingerie catalog as “packed with the hottest fashions from the best brands in the industry.” » I want to read more and receive info from Eldorado
PAE Fashions, originally a company focused on dresses for the gentlemen’s club market, arrived at its second International Lingerie Show (which opened today and runs through Wednesday) with news of expansion into additional apparel categories and plans for new marketing alliances. » I want to read more and receive info from PAE Fashions
Leg Avenue has hired two new sales representatives, Erica Martinez, who is responsible for southern Texas, southern Louisiana and Mississippi, and Rena Balsis who is covering Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. The two are company employees as opposed to independent reps. In recent years Leg Avenue has been replacing independent reps with its own sales team. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
While Helen Sanchez kept her namesake luxury label in operation throughout the recession, she recently renewed her focus. “When the economy tanked I kept making the line, but also went to work for the large houses,” said Sanchez, who has designed for Komar, Liz Claiborne, Ellen Tracy and private label. “Last July, I was able to leave corporate America and focus solely on my label.” » I want to read more and receive info from Helen Sanchez
Dreamgirl is bringing Cielo Jean (CJ), the company’s new contract model that appears on its costume and spring 2011 lingerie catalog covers, to next week’s ILS. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Stewart Kawamura, vice president of operations for Dynashape Intima, described the 28-year-old company as “ever evolving.” » I want to read more and receive info from Dynashape
Le Mystere is offering updates on some of its best selling styles through two newly introduced lingerie collections, Caress and Delphine. » I want to read more and receive info from Le Mystere
Bordelle, a label founded on the concept of turning satin bandages into high-end lingerie, has introduced 19 lingerie styles under its Leather Accessories range for fall/winter 2011. The Leather range encompasses 25 total styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Bordelle
Velda Lauder Corsetiere, a British maker of high-end corsets and accompanying products, has introduced Gothikka II for fall/winter 2011 as a complement to its original Gothikka collection. Designer Velda Lauder sent these new designs down the runway at January’s Salon International de la Lingerie show in Paris. » I want to read more and receive info from Velda Lauder
Sales at Oh La La Cheri Inc. have been expanding so rapidly that the company will next week begin moving into a new, 10,000 square foot warehouse in downtown Miami, doubling its storage capacity there. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Floral motifs, details, “frisky” color combinations and other seasonable elements pepper Spring Fling, Seven ‘til Midnight’s new lingerie capsule collection. The brand will introduce the seven-piece line at booth 138-144 of the Las Vegas’ International Lingerie Show (ILS), taking place from March 28 through 30 at the Rio Hotel. » I want to read more and receive info from Carrie Amber
Liloubelle’s intimates may be organic, but they are far from boring, according to Iva Nedelcheva, marketing and public relations director of the New York City-based company. » I want to read more and receive info from Parlak and Parlak
Last week Gelmart was named Walmart 2010 Supplier of the Year for bras in the store’s department 30 according to Jay Bernstein, EVP-sales at Gelmart. » I want to read more and receive info from Gelmart
Baci Lingerie announced Tuesday that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Sensualove SL, a major wholesaler headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. The terms of the agreement include opening a minimum of 75 Baci Lingerie monobrand stores in Spain over the next five years, with the first two scheduled to open this summer in Barcelona’s Rambla Catalunya shopping area. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Zoe & Co. has added Katie Proulx to its team of professional bra fitters, the intimate apparel retailer announced this month. » I want to read more and receive info from Zoe & Co
In response to customer demand, this week Sweet Streak launched two print catalogs featuring best-selling sexy lingerie, corsets, clubwear and costumes. » I want to read more and receive info from Sweet Streak
This purple leopard set is from B Intimates, the latest line by New York City-based SBH Intimates. It was featured in the March 2011 issue of BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from SBH
Hop Lun’s bra and boyshort, which fall under its 6ixty 8ight label, were featured in the March 2011 issue, paired with these striped knee-highs by Universal Hosiery. » I want to read more and receive info from Hop Lun
This new vibrant blue bustier by JT Intimates is featured in the March 2011 issue of BODY Magazine. » I want to read more and receive info from JT
Fantasy Lingerie has just moved out of its original location in Pacoima, CA to new quarters at 21345 Lassen Street in Chatsworth CA 91311. They are utilizing their existing toll free number: 877-777-4910. As of late March 9th at least one of their local numbers was not working. One alternate number is 818-773-4999. E-mail addresses for all employees are the same as before (including Mike@fantasylingerie.net for president Mike Savage). » I want to read more and receive info from Fantasy Lingerie
Last November, BODY reported that Biatta is entering a higher end market with the launch of the Bella Noire collection for fall 2011; however, only limited photos were available at the time. Here is a more extensive glimpse of the collection from the Bella Noire lookbook; check out styles by clicking on the "I want to receive more info." tab and flipping through the first 24 images. » I want to read more and receive info from Biatta
Baci Lingerie experienced an incredibly successful exhibition at Paris’ Salon de la Lingerie Show from January 22 through 24, the company said. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Jesus Fernandez, an Argentinean manufacturer of retro-inspired, handcrafted lingerie, drew from French influences of the last century in designing its latest collection, Couture Corseterie. » I want to read more and receive info from Intrigue Imports
If you haven’t yet gotten the chance to stop by the Your Temptations flagship store in Tacoma, Wash. (or even if you have) this YouTube video will give you an idea of what the new sexy lingerie concept is about. » I want to read more and receive info from Your Temptations
Maidenform Brands Inc. announced Wednesday that it is the exclusive distributor of intimate apparel products that incorporate a neutralizer by Nano-Tex Inc. » I want to read more and receive info from Maidenform
Empreinte, a French maker of bras in cup sizes C through H, introduced the DIVA collection of retro-inspired lingerie at this winter’s Salon de la Lingerie in Paris. » I want to read more and receive info from Empreinte
Slovenian lingerie maker Lisca reported that buyers were particularly interested in bodyshaping lingerie and its new push-up style at this winter’s Salon International de la Lingerie, which was held from January 22 through 24 in Paris. » I want to read more and receive info from Lisca
This year’s late spring and summer brides will have more Elle Macpherson Intimates styles available to them. » I want to read more and receive info from Elle Macpherson
New York City-based Hop Lun USA will exhibit its 6ixty 8ight label of lingerie and swimwear at next week’s CurveNV as well as at July’s Miami Swimshow, BODY has learned. The company has not been seen at domestic tradeshows in recent years. » I want to read more and receive info from Hop Lun
With mirror-finish silk, sparkling threads, bows and lace with a cobweb feel, Lou Paris described its fall/winter 2011 collection as boasting “a fairyland feel.” » I want to read more and receive info from Lou
In a departure from the glamour of its Roaring Twenties theme for spring/summer 2011, Affinitas has taken next fall/winter’s line in a romantic direction. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
For Valentine’s Day, Victoria’s Secret is promoting its Love Push-Up Collection of bras that the company described as “light as air, with the perfect amount of lift.” » I want to read more and receive info from Limited Brands
Maidenform Brands Inc. has introduced the Pure Genius collection of full coverage bras made with its SmartZone cup Technology, which it claims offers superior lift and shaping. » I want to read more and receive info from Maidenform
Urban Outfitters Inc. is celebrating this Valentine’s Day by introducing Bhldn, a bridal brand and retail concept that encompasses wedding gowns, lingerie, footwear and more. » I want to read more and receive info from Urban Outfitters
Honey’s Place has added another sexy apparel brand to its offerings. » I want to read more and receive info from Honey’s Place
While Curvy Kate continued to focus on vibrant colors and trend-right designs for fall/winter 2011, the company also added a minimalistic touch for the season. » I want to read more and receive info from Curvy Kate
In the interest of broadening its reach, Titlion is dividing its product line into two brands; Fearless & Fun Lingerie and Apple Pie Intimates. » I want to read more and receive info from Titlion
Electric Lingerie has hired Zach Goode, formerly of Sik World, as national sales manager to replace Ross Kirsh, who is no longer with the company. » I want to read more and receive info from Electric
Many believe that for a bra to offer support to a full-busted woman it must contain an underwire. Naturana, a German company whose bras retail from about $50 to $70, is challenging that notion. » I want to read more and receive info from Naturana
Maison Close, a French lingerie company that prides itself on making high-end yet sensual lingerie, has kicked off the new year with three new collections. » I want to read more and receive info from Maison Close
The Notre Dame Cathedral, metro entrances and the city’s skyline are just a few of the Parisian architectural fixtures that inspired Elle Macpherson’s autumn/winter 2011 collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Elle Macpherson
Check out looks from Chantelle’s spring/summer 2011 collection. Included are matching bras and panties spanning from the special occasion Eternelle range seen here to minimalistic looks. » I want to read more and receive info from Chantelle
Baci Lingerie announced Monday the official worldwide launch of its Black Label collection, which the company will exhibit at the Salon de la Lingerie tradeshow, taking place from January 22 through 24 at Paris’ Porte de Versailles. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Los Angeles-based Be Wicked has developed a collection of 39 burlesque-inspired corsets, set to hit stores the first week in April. » I want to read more and receive info from Be Wicked
Westerly, R.I.-based Zoe & Co. has named Monika Blanchette its newest bra fitter following her completion of the store’s training program, which includes properly fitting 100 women. » I want to read more and receive info from Zoe & Co
For the spring/summer season, Oh La La Cheri has introduced a collection that is both sensual and mainstream; with looks that fit into specialty boutiques and upscale adult stores, according to Sarah Konkel, account executive of the label. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh la la cheri
On December 10, co-owners Rona Bonilla and Leyton Croxdale, both formally of Peekay Inc., celebrated the grand opening of their Your Temptations flagship at 2522 S. 38 St. in Tacoma, Wash. » I want to read more and receive info from Your Temptations
Thompson Models offers affordable rates for lingerie and swim models. Many exhibitors at the shows in New York, Las Vegas, Miami, Houston and other locations use these models. Many are used in advertisements within this industry. And several models have been shown on the covers and inside pages of BODY Magazine. Rates are negotiable. » I want to read more and receive info from Thompson Models
Baci Lingerie announced December 20 that it has signed an exclusive strategic distribution partnership agreement with Trade Line Group Ltd., a major adult wholesaler out of Hungary. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Less than a year after launching at April’s ILS, OSexy is doubling in size. » I want to read more and receive info from O Sexy Lingerie
Less than a year after launching at April’s ILS, OSexy is doubling in size. » I want to read more and receive info from Private Arts
Dreamgirl is calling its 2011/2012 collection “versatile yet focused,” with a larger assortment of designs across the lingerie, hosiery, dancewear and clubwear categories, all featured in a 260-page catalog. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
To draw both American and international audiences to its spring 2011 collection, Seven ‘til Midnight, Carrie Amber Intimates’ sexy brand, needed inspiration with global appeal. » I want to read more and receive info from Carrie Amber
Following its expansion into new territories including central Europe following September’s Mode City in Paris, Curvy Kate is coming to the Americas. » I want to read more and receive info from Curvy Kate
For the Rhonda Shear Intimates core catalog launching next January, Rhonda turned to Dick Zimmerman, a celebrity portrait artist/photographer and friend. » I want to read more and receive info from Shear Enterprises
Royce Lingerie is adding JJ and K cup sizes to three of its bras next February. » I want to read more and receive info from Royce
Baci Lingerie has signed an exclusive distribution partnership agreement with ABS Holdings Inc., which, according to its website, is the largest adult wholesaler in the UK. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Curvy Kate is expanding its niche to slightly smaller-busted women by adding a D cup after testing the size on Style369.com, a plus-size Internet retailer. » I want to read more and receive info from Curvy Kate
Eurotique, a sexy intimates manufacturer and retailer that launched its line of wholesale corsets earlier this year, is extending its offerings. » I want to read more and receive info from Eurotique
Biatta, a lingerie maker that prides itself on offering affordable fashion, is going upscale with the launch of the Bella Noire collection, hitting stores in fall 2011. » I want to read more and receive info from Biatta
The Swimwear Association of Florida is opening its annual tradeshow up to lingerie. » I want to read more and receive info from Panache
Journelle has expanded beyond Union Square to Soho; a hub of New York City shopping. » I want to read more and receive info from Journelle
Get ready world: Baci Lingerie plans to invest $300 million over the next five years in its "mono brand" store concept as part of its plan to become one of the fastest growing lingerie brands globally. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
“We chose not to participate in the recession,” declared a “humbled” Larry Garland, C.E.O and founder of Eldorado. “We have had very strong growth and we are thankful for it. But at the same time, we have aggressively attacked the market.” » I want to read more and receive info from Rene Rofe
A conservative, slow-but-steady approach at Elegant Moments, one that focuses on keeping customers happy, has meant sales increases each and every year all through the last decade. Then came 2010. In a wide-ranging interview, president Gene Newton discussed company philosophy and history, and revealed how even this year has turned out to be a winner despite some early signs of disaster. » I want to read more and receive info from Elegant Moments
Baci Lingerie reported that the brand was huge success at this fall’s Venus Fair, held from October 21 through 24 in Berlin. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Lisca, the 55-year-old Slovenian manufacturer of the Lisca and Cheek By Lisca lines, continues to focus on expanding its monabrand store network throughout Europe, and has opened a new store in Prague. » I want to read more and receive info from Lisca
Liliana Mann, owner of Linea Intima, an Ontario-based intimate apparel boutique chain, has released the Underworld Report: a breakdown of the intimate apparel trends we can expect to crowd the streets next spring. » I want to read more and receive info from Linea Intima
When it comes to opulence, Damaris is not holding back for the upcoming spring/summer season. » I want to read more and receive info from Damaris
Hanro is offering 1970’s shapes, loungewear that transitions into daywear, and even some lace lingerie next spring and summer, with inspiration from the 1920’s, ’40’s and ’80’s also weaved into the 12-collection line. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanro
Pipedream Products, a novelty and sex toy maker, has introduced lingerie as part of its new Fetish Fantasy catalog, which includes over 400 products available to ship immediately at a retail range of $20 to $500. » I want to read more and receive info from Pipedream
After posting a 65.2 percent adjusted EBITDA decline during the recent second quarter, Charming Shoppes Inc. announced today that James (Jim) P. Fogarty has stepped down as C.E.O of the company, a position he has held since April of last year. He has also resigned from the board of directors. » I want to read more and receive info from Charming Shoppes
“Women aren’t two-dimensional, so why should their underwires be,” Zofia Agee, designer for Modern Movement, a private bra label exclusive to Dillard’s, said about the brand’s 3-D Curves Wire. » I want to read more and receive info from Dillard's
“Kitten is designed for the younger generation, that wants the leather look but can’t afford the leather price,” declared George Makar, owner of Allure Lingerie, about the new collection of imitation leather garments he introduced in late September. “Kitten looks like real leather.” » I want to read more and receive info from Allure
This style is from the latest line by OSexy, which was just released. To peruse more styles from the line, click on the "more info." tab below! » I want to read more and receive info from OSexy
Shear Enterprises' success can be summed up in one figure: on September 20, the company estimated that it had sold 3.5 million units of its Ahh! Bra, a style launched just shy of a year ago that has jumped into bestseller status. And according to Kelly Moore, director of development and merchandising for the Florida-based company, which is the brainchild of former “Up All Night” host Rhonda Shear, this number is constantly growing. » I want to read more and receive info from Shear Enterprises
Baci Lingerie sees its second collection, titled Black Label, as the most revolutionary collection of lingerie to enter the market over the past 50 years. The brand will host a worldwide launch party for the collection, slated to be released at Paris’ Salon de Lingerie tradeshow, scheduled for January 22 through 24, 2011. Baci Lingerie will also be the main sponsor of the show, which it called the largest and most prestigious lingerie show globally. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Offering more “intricate design,” extra pieces and lots of details for the money is the formula that Nicolas Attard, owner of the Oh La La Cheri and O Sexy brands, is using to dramatically increase sales at his company even during this difficult economy. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh la la cheri
Calvin Klein Inc. is taking us back to the ’90’s, when its unisex CK One fragrance created quite the stir with its racy advertising campaign. The company has announced that Warnaco, the owner of Calvin Klein Underwear and global licensee of the brand’s jeans and swimwear, will launch a lifestyle brand of men’s and women’s underwear, swimwear and jeans under the CK One name, marking the first time the fragrance has branched into apparel. » I want to read more and receive info from Calvin Klein
At September’s ILS, Leg Avenue unveiled its Burlesque by Leg Avenue 2010 line, an expansion on last year’s collection with new, slightly naughtier offerings. The line will hit stores nationwide in December. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Victoria’s Secret suspects that the amount of padding a woman wants depends on the size of her chest. To cater to these differing needs, the company has introduced the Biofit Push-up bra line, which offers extra padding for “extreme lift” in A through B cups, and more minimal padding for “dramatic lift” in C through DD cups. » I want to read more and receive info from Limited Brands
It has been 50 years since Joseph Farel founded Trimline Foundations; the company that became Empire Intimates and moved from Charlotte, N.C. to South Fork, Pa. in the 1980’s. Despite changes over the years, Lia Farel, vice president of Empire, said that the manufacturer still delivers its signature high quality product, and is still made in the United States; a rarity nowadays. » I want to read more and receive info from Empire
Shear Enterprises, an intimate apparel brand owned by former “Up All Night” host Rhonda Shear and her husband Van Fagan, has added Pat Larkin Sales as its east coast sales representative. Pat Larkin Sales has over 30 years in the intimate apparel industry and has been independent since 2000. » I want to read more and receive info from Shear Enterprises
Affinitas wanted to capture the glamour and decadence of the Roaring Twenties in its spring/summer 2011 collection, which will start hitting stores next February at a retail range of $10 to $50. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas Intimates
Shirley of Hollywood is “discontinuing” its 100% Babe line of junior-oriented intimates according to owner Roy Schlobohm. Meanwhile, he reported that the company’s new Olivia by Shirley collection “is a home run.” » I want to read more and receive info from Shirley of Hollywood
A year and a half after launching her namesake lingerie brand, Andrea Billard feels ready for the North American market. “We are currently looking to break into [the U.S. and Canadian] markets over the next 12 months,” Billard, creative director of Andrea Billard, said. » I want to read more and receive info from Andrea Billard
In the interest of expanding its customer base beyond the clubwear market, Espiral has grown its AM/PM collection by 30 percent for this holiday season. » I want to read more and receive info from Espiral
Biatta Intimates has hired Alyssa Gillen as senior vice president of sales in an effort to hone in on its global expansion strategy. She will be responsible for increasing sales in the company’s private label and branded divisions. Biatta is currently focused on entering the European market, and is in discussions with sales representatives and distributors through out the United Kingdom. » I want to read more and receive info from Biatta
Seven ‘til Midnight brought the centerfold experience to ILS. » I want to read more and receive info from Seven til Midnight
One thing is clear: Eveden is working to be a bigger player in the global lingerie market. After purchasing the bankrupt Huit in April, the British manufacturer has purchased a 21,000-square-foot warehouse and is upgrading its head office. » I want to read more and receive info from Eveden
Royce Lingerie, a British producer of wire-free bras in cup sizes AA through M, made its debut at CurveNY last month. According to the company, the CurveNY show marked its second successful overseas exhibition. » I want to read more and receive info from Royce
Baci Lingerie announced Wednesday that it has signed exclusive distribution contracts with key companies in Europe, including Beate Uhse, which Robert Rosen, COO of Baci Lingerie, called the third largest retail chain in Europe and the largest in Austria, with over 45 franchise stores. Through the multi-million dollar agreement, Baci Lingerie will be the main core brand in all Beate Uhse stores for this Christmas season, the company said. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Zoe & Co., a boutique specializing in bra fitting for women in cups AA through JJ, has hired Meghan Soucy and Andrea White as bra fitters. Both have completed Zoe & Co’s training program, which includes correctly fitting 100 women. » I want to read more and receive info from Zoe & Co
The Warnaco Group has named Helen McCluskey chief operating officer of the company. McCluskey has worked for Warnaco since 2004, most recently as group president-intimate apparel and swimwear. » I want to read more and receive info from Warnaco
Janie Bryant, the costume designer for “Mad Men” who is credited with accurately bringing 1960’s fashion to life on the show, is coming to Maidenform. The company has named her its wardrobe expert. » I want to read more and receive info from Maidenform
Seven ‘til Midnight has put its undergarments to good use. On August 14, the company sent women from SuicideGirls, a community of alternative pin-up models, down the runway in its sexy lingerie as part of a fundraiser for Undershare, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that provides underwear and toiletries to women and children in need. » I want to read more and receive info from seen til midnight
Raveware Lingerie has deepened its domestic presence with the addition of nine sales representatives. » I want to read more and receive info from Raveware
Frederick’s of Hollywood announced on August 18 that it has finalized plans to outsource all remaining manufacturing processes, which are based in the Philippines, and is in the final stages of consolidating its distribution facilities. The company expects to save approximately $2 million annually through these actions. » I want to read more and receive info from Fredericks of Hollywood
Patrice Catanzaro, a French lingerie and sexy apparel designer, is hitting the U.S. market. His UK distributor Libertinesque will show his latest collection, called Crêpe: The Second, at this August's CurveNV. They will also show his Tome 6 collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Patrice Catanzaro
Private Arts is a new Los Angeles-based line of intimates, which features colorful, original prints that are applied to the outside of a finished garment, creating a unique “hand-made” look. A small group of styles were on display in the Wells Intimates booth at August’s CurveNV. Bottoms wholesale for $13, bandeaus for $12 and thongs for $10. Michelle Alexander is art director, Jeffeny Hughes design director and Meaghan Walker handles business and design. According to the company, styles are already in a number of mostly California boutiques including Jenny G in Long Beach, Anonymous in Los Angeles, Déjà Vu in Las Vegas, Fanny Wrappers in San Luis Obispo, Jolie Femme in Del Mar and Tink in Palm Dessert. » I want to read more and receive info from Private Arts
Fair Verona (as in the setting for Romeo and Juliet) launched, at Las Vegas Curve (August 17th), its small collection of romantic intimates that stood out with their strikingly original designs. » I want to read more and receive info from Fair Verona
Un Amor Fine Lingerie is a 1900 square foot store set to open in Laredo, TX in the near future. Owner Gwendolyne Loera told BODY the location used to house a high end clothing boutique and covers about 1300 square feet on the ground floor, with the rest on a second level. » I want to read more and receive info from Un Amor Fine Lingerie.
Youthful, contemporary, fun and sexy: that is how Debby Long Gedney, president of Biflex, described Miss B’Havin’, the company’s newest collection launched at New York market week earlier this month. “The girls in the sewing room had so much fun making it,” she said. » I want to read more and receive info from Biflex
Baci Lingerie, the new, sexy lingerie brand, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Avelli Inc. for the U.S. market, according to Robert Rose, C.O.O. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Gelmart Industries, Inc. hired Valerie Poole as VP Sales for its new Body Naturals line of intimates. Her first day was August 1st, and she appeared at the Gelmart booth at the New York Curve show. » I want to read more and receive info from Gelmart
Baci Lingerie aims to conquer Asia. In line with its seven-year expansion plan, the sexy lingerie brand opened its 10th showroom and store in China in August. The brand was also the main sponsor of the Asia Adult Expo (AAE) in Macau from August 20 through 22. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
From vibrantly colored solids and prints to romantic laces, the current line by Honeydew Intimates caters to varied tastes. Seen through out are bras paired with matching panties and thongs, and camis in soft fabrics. » I want to read more and receive info from Honeydew Intimates
Bordelle, a British brand, which says it is credited with reviving the underwear as outerwear trend, is developing a collection exclusively for Urban Outfitters stores in the United Kingdom and Europe. » I want to read more and receive info from Bordelle
For the first time, this September’s International Lingerie Show (ILS) will host free seminars open to all attendees and exhibitors. They will be held on Tuesday, September 28, and will cover topics ranging from maximizing holiday business to tools for Internet success. According to Jeff Yunis, owner of Specialty Trade Shows, the company that operates ILS, speakers will include some of the most knowledgeable retailers and brands in the intimate apparel business. » I want to read more and receive info from ILS
Sophie International Suppliers, sister company to B*Up, is bringing an expanded collection of LZ lingerie to its U.S. customers. » I want to read more and receive info from Sophie International Suppliers
Elle Macpherson Intimates, known on the market for its lacy, fashion-driven designs and vibrant colors, is exploring basics. The company will show Bare and Bold, its first collection of T-shirt bras in subdued shades of black, white and nude for spring/summer 2011, at next month’s CurveNY, as a compliment to its main lingerie line. » I want to read more and receive info from Elle Macpherson
Victoria’s Secret is promising that its new Body by Victoria lace bras offer a seamless look. The company has introduced lace Push-Up, Perfect Coverage and Demi bras into the line, which encompasses styles made from Memory Fit, a trademarked technology that the company’s website claims “conforms to your shape for incredible comfort.” The full coverage and demi bras retail for $45, while the push-up bra retails for $48. They are all available in stores in sizes 32B, 34 A through D, and 36 through 38, B through DD; and through the Victoria’s Secret website in sizes 32 through 36, A through DD, and 40C through DD. » I want to read more and receive info from Limited Brands
Intimelle Inc. has announced that it is now the distributor of Affinitas in Canada through a recently finalized agreement between the two companies. Intimelle will begin distributing the brand this fall. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas Intimates
This fall, actress Zoe Saldana will be the latest in a long line of famous faces seen on Calvin Klein Underwear’s provocative billboards. Warnaco’s Calvin Klein Underwear division, in collaboration with Calvin Klein, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, have announced that Saldana—known for her role as Neytiri in “Avatar”— will be featured in the fall 2010 Calvin Klein Underwear global advertising campaign. » I want to read more and receive info from Calvin Klein
Next spring, full-busted brides can turn to Fauve for support. The brand, which is owned by Eveden, Inc., is launching Rosa, its first bridal collection, for spring/summer 2011. » I want to read more and receive info from Eveden
K-Lynn Lingerie’s owners were inspired by the boudoir look in designing their newest store, locating in ABC Mall in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Measuring 2,500-square-feet, the location’s colors are K-Lynn’s signature black, fuchsia and white. » I want to read more and receive info from K-Lynn
La Perla is going even more upscale. The company has collaborated with Jean Paul Gaultier for an exclusive lingerie collection, set to hit La Perla stores, Jean Paul Gaultier boutiques and other stores this November. » I want to read more and receive info from La Perla
Michèle Krchov, president of Fort Knox Lingerie, the importer of Italian brand Cotton Club in the U.S. market, was reminded of the styles of yesteryear when she saw the brand’s fall 2010 sleepwear collection, with its cotton modal pieces with wool embroidery and cashmere. » I want to read more and receive info from Cotton club
Spirite Industries, Inc. (S.I.I.) has hired Ashley Bruce, formally of Delta Galil, as director of design with the expectation of deepening its product assortment in the plus size, missy and junior bras categories. Under Bruce’s direction, the company also hopes to broaden its customer base. » I want to read more and receive info from Spirite
After two years, Carrie Amber Intimates has completed the renovation of its now 60,000-square-foot facility in El Monte, Calif., a city in Los Angeles County. “Our old headquarters was becoming too small for our growing business,” Vinh Luong, director of sales and marketing for the company, said. » I want to read more and receive info from Carrie Amber
Hanesbrands Inc. says it has found the solution for women who have trouble finding their accurate bra size through its Smart Sizes technology, which it is rolling out in its Hanes and Barely There bras under the ComfortFlex Fit name. Hanes bras retail for $9.99 to $14, while Barely There bras retail from $18 to $32. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanesbrands
The Little Bra Company is taking its small-busted design into the bridal market. The company has launched its first bridal collection, consisting of two of its best-selling bras, the Sascha and the Lucia, in wedding appropriate colors and styles. The Lucia retails for $58 and the Sascha for $60, with both bras running in company’s standard sizing of 28 to 36, A through B. » I want to read more and receive info from The Little Bra Company
Affinitas is targeting a variety of lingerie tastes with its fall/winter 2010 collection, which features bras, panties, bustiers, chemises and more in designs ranging from sweet to sexy. Styles will begin shipping to stores this August in sizes 30 to 38, A through DD, and S through XL. In the company’s continued effort to keep merchandise accessible, the line will retail from $10 to $50. » I want to read more and receive info from Affinitas
As part of its efforts to become an all-around lifestyle brand, Forplay focused on the babydoll selection in its packaged lingerie line this year. The company launched approximately 15 babydolls running in One-Size-Fits-Most and wholesaling for $12 to $14. According to Angelica Van, assistant apparel buyer for the company, previously the company’s babydoll selection was “very minimal.” » I want to read more and receive info from Forplay
Dreamgirl hopes to seduce price-conscious buyers with its new Red Diamond Seduction collection, which wholesales from $7.95 for regular sizes to $8.95 for plus sizes. The 24 styles that encompass the collection—which is the lower-priced portion of the company’s pre-existing Red Diamond line of packaged lingerie—run in O/S and O/S Queen. The entire Red Diamond line is seen in the company’s new fall/holiday/valentine’s day 2010-2011 catalog, set to ship to stores in early July. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Spanx has introduced the first bra in its Haute Contour collection of lingerie-inspired shapewear. The Sexy Sheer Back Bra features a long-line bodice, plunging neckline, full back coverage and padded underwire cups. According to Spanx, it offers a seamless look. » I want to read more and receive info from Spanx
In designing its spring-summer 2011 corsetry collection, which includes lingerie and loungewear pieces, Luna looked to the Greek island of Hydra’s cosmopolitan heyday of the 1960’s through 1970’s, as depicted in the film “Boy on a Dolphin,” starring a young Sophia Loren. » I want to read more and receive info from Luna
Eldorado has deepened its selection of packaged lingerie by now offering René Rofé. The company also offers styles in this category by brands including Dreamgirl, Magic Silk, Coquette, Elegant Moments and Allure. » I want to read more and receive info from Eldorado
Eldorado has deepened its selection of packaged lingerie by now offering René Rofé. The company also offers styles in this category by brands including Dreamgirl, Magic Silk, Coquette, Elegant Moments and Allure. » I want to read more and receive info from Rene Rofe
As every owner of a mom and pop store knows, competing with major retailers is a challenge. With the markdowns for luxury lingerie on Ruelala.com, an e-commerce website offering products at extremely discounted prices, it may be even harder than we thought. » I want to read more and receive info from Ruelala
Curvy Kate is poised to offer the American bra market something the company believes it has been lacking: stylish bras in big cup sizes and small bandwidths. The lingerie brand—which launched in the United Kingdom last July carrying bras in sizes 28 to 40, DD through J—will attend this August’s CurvExpo shows in Las Vegas and New York City, and plans to exhibit at the show’s February 2011 editions. » I want to read more and receive info from Curvy Kate
Butterflies by Claire Pettibone’s summer collection complements the warmer weather with tropical bright shades. The company has added seven shades inspired by real and imaginary getaways ranging from the Caribbean Sea to Alice’s wonderland, and boasting the theme-appropriate names of Poppy; Martinique; Caicos; Zebra; Mandala; Exotica; and Tranquility. » I want to read more and receive info from Claire Pettibone
Packaged lingerie is leaving hanging styles in the dust at Lingerie Mart, a major distributor of wholesale and retail lingerie based in Alpharetta, GA. » I want to read more and receive info from Lingerie Mart
Fruit of the Loom has found the wardrobe solution to uneven breasts. The company has introduced the Pick Your Perfect Pair collection of individual bra cups, which allows the wearer to choose different sizes for her left and right breasts. Running in sizes 34 through 40, A through D, the line also offers “Just About” and “Exactly” cup sizes in order to ensure a more accurate fit. » I want to read more and receive info from Fruit of the Loom
Let’s face it: as the average American woman’s breasts continue to grow larger, offering up to a D cup just doesn’t cut it anymore. Spanx is following the trend toward full-bust bras by introducing sizes 32 to 42DD to its Bra-llelujah line. Styles in the extended sizes are expected to ship by June 1, and are currently available for pre-order on the company’s website. » I want to read more and receive info from Spanx
Janet Reger is channeling the glamour of 1950’s Sophia Loren this summer. The British lingerie brand has launched a collection designed to embrace a woman’s curves, with high waist thongs, demi briefs and longline bras seen. Styles run in sizes 32A through 36D and S through L at retail range of approximately £55 through £85, equivalent to approximately $80 to $123 at the current exchange rate. » I want to read more and receive info from Janet Reger
Seven ‘til Midnight is offering brides their on-trend style for the first time. The sexy and "sophisticated" intimate apparel brand has launched a collection of over 25 packaged and hanging bridal lingerie pieces, including staples like bustiers; waist cinchers; garters; chemises; camis; and teddies wholesaling from $6 to $14. Hanging styles are available in sizes S through XL, as well as 1X/2X and 3X/4X, while packaged styles, which come in the brand’s signature pink polka curvy box, run in One-Size and One-Size-Queen. » I want to read more and receive info from Seven til Midnight
Sensual Lingerie, a New York City-based intimate apparel producer with the Icy Hot Lingerie brand, has a new home. The company has moved to a 1,600-square-foot showroom at 183 Madison Ave, Suite 401. Previously, the company occupied a 700-square-foot space at 180 Madison Ave. » I want to read more and receive info from Sensual Lingerie
With the average American breast size growing larger—according to New York Magazine, it is now a 36DD—more bra manufacturers than ever are focusing on the full-busted consumer. But Ellen Shing, designer of Lula Lu Petite Lingerie, thinks there are plenty of small-busted women out there who need some love too. The maker of lingerie in sizes 30AA to 38A, and 32AAA to 36AAA, is launching the Isabella bra and boyshort this month, followed by the Delilah bra next month. With these new styles, the company will produce more than 10 designs. » I want to read more and receive info from Lula Lu
London-based Janet Reger has moved into a new showroom in Belsize Village, an up and coming section of the Hampstead neighborhood. The lingerie producer is also in the process of opening an adjacent boutique, which will carry the Janet Reger Couture and Naughty Janet lines. » I want to read more and receive info from Janet Reger
Coquette has launched a bridal collection just in time for wedding season. According to the company, styles range from traditional to naughty, and include corsets, g-strings, accessories and more in shades of white, red, black and blue and in sizes One Size and One-Size-XL, as well as S through XL. Select styles run up to 2X. Wholesale prices range from $2.75 to $32. » I want to read more and receive info from Coquette
Jennifer (Jen) Carroll, owner of Seattle-based Bellefleur Lingerie, is busy preparing for her upcoming move. The intimate apparel boutique is leaving its cozy 520-square-foot space behind for a 1,200-square-foot location in Seattle’s bustling Fremont neighborhood. Carroll expects to relocate by between by June 1. » I want to read more and receive info from Bellefleur
Yesterday’s “The Future of Fashion” show was a refreshing reminder of the innovations we can expect this generation of designers to bring to the fashion industry. The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) hosted 4:30pm and 7:30pm runway presentations of 101 fall 2010 garments designed by its top graduating design students in the intimate apparel; sportswear; special occasion; knitwear; menswear; and children’s wear categories. The shows took place at FIT’s Great Hall in New York City. For the first time, the college live-streamed the 7:30pm show in 3D. » I want to read more and receive info from X
It seems that Maidenform is following in the footsteps of Victoria’s Secret. The company has introduced the Ultimate Push Up bra, which it claims will boost a woman’s bust size by two cup sizes. Last November, Victoria’s Secret launched the Miraculous Push-Up bra collection with the same promise. » I want to read more and receive info from Maidenform
Lip Service, well known for its alternative clubwear and streetwear, is honing in on its lingerie. For next fall, the brand is introducing its first lingerie line. The 12 total styles fall under two collections, Cat’s Meow and In Control. Retail prices run from $10 to $40, and sizes from XS through XXL. » I want to read more and receive info from Lip Service
Baci Lingerie reported a better-than-expected debut at this April’s ILS, which it also sponsored. According to the company, buyers from around the world came by the view the "magnificent booth." » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
On April 9, friends and co-owners Rachel Wentworth and Meredith Donaldson opened the doors to their first intimate apparel boutique, Forty Winks. Located in Harvard Square—a hip shopping district in Cambridge, Massachusetts—the 500-square-foot store carries lingerie, loungewear, shapewear and swimwear by the likes of Chantelle; Le Mystere; Huit; Belabumbum; Eberjey; Cosabella; B*Up; Felina; and OnGossamer, among others. » I want to read more and receive info from Forty Winks
Faire Frou Frou has re-opened with a new look. The Los Angeles-area intimate apparel boutique was closed for seven months after a water main break flooded the store last September. » I want to read more and receive info from Faire Frou Frou
Just One LLC, an established sportswear brand, has entered the intimate apparel market. Andrea Gioli, formally of Native Intimates, showed the company’s new intimate apparel in a double booth at ILS. Included is a line of shapewear, called Secret Lace, and a line of lingerie, called Black Fuchsia. » I want to read more and receive info from Just One LA
Linea Intima has gotten a makeover. Liliana Mann, owner of the Ontario-based intimate apparel boutique chain, has unveiled a fresh look for her Bayview, Toronto store location, as well as her company logo and website. “The inspiration for our engaging new logo and Bayview store renovation is the boudoir — a French word whose original meaning was ‘pouting room,’ where young ladies sought solace, a place for personal reflection and to refresh their toilette,” Mann commented. » I want to read more and receive info from Linea Intima
Baci Lingerie plans to wage war on wholesale prices in the sexy lingerie market by delivering well-designed merchandise at the lowest possible rates. In the brand’s first collection—debuting at next week’s ILS—wholesale prices will run from 99 cents to $1.99 for hosiery; 99 cents to $2.99 for panties; $1.99 to $3.49 for bras; and $3.99 to $6.99 for sets. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
During Limited Brands’ fourth quarter results conference call, Sharen Jester Turney, chief executive officer and president of Victoria’s Secret, reported that the company would launch bras with a lighter feel in April. Well, it looks like those bras have hit Victoria’s Secret stores and website. In early April, the company introduced The Nakeds, a range of “bras and panties so light, you’ll wonder if they’re ever there. The only thing you’ll feel is just the right support.” » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
Forplay, Inc. is launching its Clubwear Volume I 2010 catalog as well as its new intimates catalog at next week’s International Lingerie Show (ILS), featuring its strongest looks yet, according to Sean Rahim, founder of the company. » I want to read more and receive info from Forplay
Hanky Panky has taken its lingerie in a racier direction with the launch of the After Midnight collection. Part of the Hanky Panky by Hanky Panky line, After Midnight includes six sexy bedroom staples in lace and tulle options like peek-a-boo bralettes, and open-crotch thongs, hipsters, bikinis and g-strings, retailing for $16 to $48. » I want to read more and receive info from Hanky Panky
Maison Close is continuing down its seductive path with the launch of the Villa Caprice and Villa Bel-Ami collections, both offered exclusively in black and available in sizes S through XL. Wholesale prices run from 9.95 to 27.60 Euros; equivalent to approximately $13.48 to $37.38 at the current exchange rate. » I want to read more and receive info from Maison Close
Once again, Les Jupons de Tess was inspired by 18th-century fashion in designing its Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 collection. Check out several looks by the French designer for the coming season below! » I want to read more and receive info from Les Jupons De Tess
Hustler Lingerie has an exclusive distribution agreement with ATU Corp for all of South Korea, marking the sexy retailer’s third such deal signed this year. According to the company, this will give the brand an even stronger foothold in the rapidly-growing Asian market. » I want to read more and receive info from Hustler
Rigby & Peller, a UK-based manufacturer and retailer with stores in and around London, is focusing on the high-waisted trend for this season. In the company’s just-launched spring/summer lingerie collection, its key shape combination is the high-waisted brief with chiffon ruffle strap balcony bra. Simple shapes are also prominent, the company reported, with minimal detailing in satin and opaque fabrics “for a truly sensual finish.” » I want to read more and receive info from Rigby and Peller
For Autumn/Winter 2010—Cleo by Panache’s second season on the U.S. market—the brand is greatly expanding its offerings from the spring 2010 collection, which marked its American debut. Included are T-shirt bras departing from the beige often prevalent in basics with pops of color and prints, as well as vibrantly-colored and printed plunge and balconette bras with coordinating bottoms. Approximate retail prices are $48 to $55 for bras and $16 to $29 for bottoms. Cup sizes run from D through G or D through J, depending on the range, while coordinating shorts, briefs and thongs are available in sizes XS through XXL. » I want to read more and receive info from Cleo
Despite the fact that the majority of styles are for wear under clothing, French brand Lou Paris designed its fall line with ‘Prêt-à-Porter’ (ready-to-wear) fashion in mind. According to the company, this inspirations makes for “clean and flat finishes” as seen in best-seller Idole de Lou, a collection made from Leavers lace, which is inspired by the tailored suit. » I want to read more and receive info from Lou
On the heels of the February news of its agreement with UK-based distributor Kevco, Hustler Lingerie revealed that it has signed yet another exclusive international distribution deal with Violeta-Dominic in Romania and Moldova. According to the company, like the other major distribution agreements it has signed this year, the agreement with Violeta-Dominic comes with unusually high minimum guarantees, and will help to further solidify Hustler’s penetration of the European markets. » I want to read more and receive info from Hustler
Harlette Luxury Lingerie looking beyond its direct-to-consumer niche. The London-based producer of custom-made luxury lingerie debuted its first wholesale collection at this January’s Salon International De La Lingerie in Paris, coined Set Sail with Harlette, with sizes running in bra sizes 30 to 38, A through DD. With the collection, the company hopes to build its presence in the international market, including in the U.S. » I want to read more and receive info from Harlette
Internetmarketing-Miami, LLC, the owner of the rights to Baci Lingerie, a sexy lingerie company making its debut as the main sponsor of the International Lingerie Show (ILS) this April, has signed another sponsorship agreement with a major tradeshow. Through a three-year deal with Venus International Trade Fair in Berlin, Germany, the company reported that Baci Lingerie will serve as its only “Platinum” sponsor, and will be displayed prominently throughout the show. The next Venus show is scheduled to take place from October 21 through 24, 2010. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Lingerie and corset retailer Eurotique has returned to manufacturing. After being asked by wholesale customers to offer its in-house brand and corset styles to the market, the company has introduced a line of corsets made with steel bones and busks wholesaling for $60 to $125, and available in sizes XS through 5X. » I want to read more and receive info from Eurotique
Kevco, a UK-based distributor of brands including Pleaser Shoes, now has the exclusive rights to market Hustler Lingerie in the UK and Ireland, due to an agreement with the sexy lingerie brand. » I want to read more and receive info from Hustler Lingerie
Donna Di Capri is adding a youthful pop to the basic bottom with the launch of its Panty Party collection for spring/summer 2010, available in sizes S through XL. According to Latrina Pugh, marketing director of the sexy lingerie wholesale company; “The vibrant energy that the collection represents creates an ambiance of youthful fun and flashy hues that adds character to each piece with a variety of sexy shapes that fit comfortably.” » I want to read more and receive info from Donna Di Capri
According to British lingerie company Bordelle, Victoria’s Secret will carry two of its looks at six stores starting in May 2010 as part of its high-end range. The styles that Victoria’s Secret will carry are pictured here, and are reflective of Bordelle’s typical styling. » I want to read more and receive info from Bordelle
Roberto Cavalli’s spring/summer 2010 worldwide advertising campaign features Italian model and girlfriend of George Clooney, Elisabetta Canalis, clad in his new animal print balconette bra, panty and garter belt, paired with a feather-embellished silk robe. According to Roberto Cavalli, the affect of the campaign, which was shot by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot in London, is one of seduction and femininity, which is reflective of his upcoming collection. » I want to read more and receive info from Roberto Cavalli
To complement a reported 200 percent growth in sales last year, Oh La La Cheri launched an expanded catalog for spring/summer 2010, which features 37 new lingerie styles compared to 15 last spring. In order to showcase the expanded line, the company shot catalog photos in a lavish Miami mansion. » I want to read more and receive info from Oh La La Cheri
Claire Pettibone has introduced new lingerie collections under her Butterflies line for Valentine’s Day and Early Spring 2010. Seen are thongs; hipsters; tanks; camisoles; babydolls; and chemises made from light engraved fabrics retailing for $22 to $88 and available in sizes S through L. » I want to read more and receive info from Claire Pettibone
American fans of Intimissimi will be disappointed to learn that Victoria’s Secret is no longer carrying the brand. Up until recently, the company was the exclusive carrier of Intimissimi in the United States; a lingerie and loungewear design company based in Italy. Over the last few years, many Victoria’s Secret stores, as well as its website and catalog, have carried the brand’s women’s styles at a retail range of approximately $18 to $68. » I want to read more and receive info from Victorias Secret
Freya has gone even more full-busted. The brand—known for its fashion-oriented bras for well-endowed women—has introduced JJ and K cup sizes to select styles, which start at a 28 bandwidth. Previously, Freya’s bras ran 28 to 42, C through J. » I want to read more and receive info from Freya
Bendon Ltd. now has more to offer full-busted women. The company, best-known as the exclusive licensee of Elle Macpherson Intimates, introduced DimitySO, a new brand of lingerie running in bra sizes 32 through 38, D through J, to the U.S, UK, Australian and New Zealand markets this January. Luxury, a Nags Head, NC-based intimate apparel boutique, is carrying the brand in its brick and mortar store and website. Retail prices run in the mid-tier range of $24 to $30 for bottoms, $50 to $60 for bras and $62 to $72 for afterwear. » I want to read more and receive info from Bendon
For spring 2010, Chantelle is focusing on launching new fashion basics. According to Sonja Winther, president of Chantelle North America/United Kingdom, spicing up basic lingerie is what the company is known for. » I want to read more and receive info from Chantelle
In a reported effort to strengthen and expand its distribution network, La Perla has purchased London-based distributor Hornvale, a long-time partner of the company. According to La Perla, with this purchase it has gained 12 directly operated points of sale, including department stores Harrods, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols, as well as the La Perla London Boutique. » I want to read more and receive info from La Perla
Baci Lingerie promoted its introductory 500-piece line of sexy lingerie—set to officially debut at the International Lingerie Show this April—at the Adult Entertainment Expo from January 7th through 10th, 2010, which the company also sponsored. In addition to giving attendees a taste of its upcoming launch with advertising campaign, the company held selective meetings with global distributors, stores and the media. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Basic lingerie and swimwear company Eberjey has launched a line of panties, bralets and camisoles, titled Bluebird by Eberjey, which is exclusive to select Ann Taylor stores and the retailer’s website as of this month. » I want to read more and receive info from Eberjey
The Chantelle Group has named Sonja Winther, president of the company’s North American and UK operations, to its executive committee, effective this March. The executive committee is led by Patrice Kretz, chairman and chief executive officer of the Chantelle Group, and is responsible for the group’s worldwide wholesale and retail operations. It is comprised of the various heads of sales, marketing, production, finance, IT and retail operations. » I want to read more and receive info from Chantelle
Eurovet, the organizing company of the 47th edition of Paris’ Salon International de la Lingerie—which will be held from January 23rd through 25th at Paris-Expo, Porte de Versailles—is expecting 500 brands to exhibit at this installation, including Chantelle; Aubade; Simone Pérèle; Millesia Roberto Cavalli; Myla; Carol Malony; and Olaf Benz, among others. The company anticipates approximately 20,000 visitors to attend the show. It reported that 20,254 visitors came to last year’s event. It anticipates approximately 60 percent of attendees to be from abroad compared to the 61 percent it reported last year. » I want to read more and receive info from Salon International
La Bella Intimates has expanded beyond its Eastern European niche with the recent addition of upscale Italian brand Cesare Pacciotti. Through a recently-finalized agreement with the brand, the Texas-based importer and distributor—which also carries the Nikol Djumon and VOVA lingerie brands, both from Latvia—is now distributing Cesare Pacciotti’s lingerie, swimwear, hosiery and men’s underwear in the U.S, and will show its styles at this February’s CurveNY. Best-known for its shoes and handbags, Cesar Pacciotti branched into these additional product categories three years ago, and is well established in Europe, according to La Bella Intimates. The designer has three monobrand stores in U.S. located in Beverly Hills, New York City and Miami carrying shoes and handbags; however, up until now its newer categories have not been available domestically. » I want to read more and receive info from La Bella
Here is a glimpse of Verde Veronica's fall/winter 2010/2011 line. These photos are from the company's Verde Veronica and Verdissima labels. Enjoy! » I want to read more and receive info from Verde Veronica
Le Mystere is designing customized corsets for JonValdi Couture’s cocktail dress and evening gown collection. According to JonValdi Couture, designers of the upscale design house, Jonathan Meizler and German Valdivia, chose Le Mystere. » I want to read more and receive info from Le Mystere
Baci Lingerie went live January 1st with a full version of its website (www.baci-lingerie.com) timed to the second with the start of new year. The extravagant, sexy and colorful site allows visitors to view front and back photos -- as well as a short video -- of models wearing each item in the 500-piece Baci collection. The photography for the site (and a lavish printed catalog) was done at great expense in two castles, one in France, the other in Germany. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
As the owner of Electric Lingerie (which licenses the Hustler brand), and while working as an executive at International Intimates, Elan Rofé has sold a lot of underwear to retail stores around the world. Along the way, however, he became a retailer himself, and that part of his business strategy now includes a chain of franchise stores under the Ann Devine label. » I want to read more and receive info from Ann Devine
This December, Magic Silk introduced two new collections under its boxed Exposed line just in time for the winter 2009/2010 holiday and Valentine’s Day seasons. The collections, coined Cupid and Pink Leopard, feature seasonally appropriate shading in their combined total of seven available styles. Suggested retail prices run from $25.95 to $35.95, and all styles run in Magic Silk’s full size range of S though XL, and Queen. As of mid-December, the company’s preexisting customers LC Distributors and Lion’s Den had picked up the lines. » I want to read more and receive info from Magic Silk
Eldorado, the exclusive distributor of Dreamgirl’s Diamond Collection, has added an assortment of new styles under the line for 2010. Available immediately, styles encompass everything from sexy lingerie to costumes to hosiery at a wholesale range of approximately $5 to $15. The full range of sizes runs from S through 4X, or One-Size-Fits-Most and Queen Size. Dreamgirl’s Diamond Collection encompasses Aqua Diamond Swimwear, Club Diamond sexy clubwear; White Diamond Bridal Lingerie; Red Diamond Classics and Costumes; Blue Diamond For Him; Couple Diamond for Him and Her; Black Diamond Hosiery; and Toy Diamond, a lingerie line that comes with a complimentary toy. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Donna Di Capri is ringing in the New Year with more appealing packaging, according to Latrina Pugh, marketing director of the sexy lingerie company. In place of its current plastic polybag packaging, it is transitioning to a rectangular hourglass-shaped box made from cardboard, which includes a picture and description of the style found inside. All of the lingerie set to launch in January 2010 will be packaged in the new design. » I want to read more and receive info from Donna Di Capri
Elle Macpherson Intimates is rolling out in stores across main-land Europe for the first time. The lingerie brand—which is already available in the United States, Australasia, the Gulf States and the UK—can now also be found in Switzerland; Austria; Sweden; Demark; Greece; and Germany’s “most prestigious” department stores Galeries Lafayette and KaDeWe in Berlin, Ludwig Beck in Munich and Breuninger in Stuttgart. According to Bendon Ltd., once the European expansion is complete the brand will be available in more than 30 countries worldwide. » I want to read more and receive info from Elle Macpherson
Merry Modes is offering brides more undergarment options than ever this winter. The New Jersey-based designer and producer of U.S.-made bridal and special occasion lingerie and accessories including bras, bra cups, shapewear and crinolines, is introducing panty styles to match its best-selling “Flattering Me” long line strapless bra (style number 728). Mary Grace Dell’Aquila, manager of Merry Modes, expects the company to introduce a thong, hipster, bikini and brief. » I want to read more and receive info from Merry Modes
When former general manager of Ea Lingerie, Liliana Gomez, took over as COO of the company about six months ago, she paid close attention to what customers were asking for. The company’s spring/summer 2010 collection, titled La Femme Fatale, is reflective of what she discovered; customers want lower prices, a wide variety of sizes and basic styles. La Femme Fatale’s 22 styles, which consist of bra and bottom sets, wholesale for $9 to $42, which is about 25 percent less the previous collections’ prices; “but without losing our signature quality,” Gomez said. Additionally, starting this month, basic bras, which currently from 34 to 36, B through C, will run from 32 to 38, B through D. At that time, the company will also add an XL size to its basic bottoms, which currently run from S through L. Gomez plans to continue adding more sizes to the Ea’s merchandise. » I want to read more and receive info from Ea Lingerie
Leading Lady, an intimate apparel brand specializing in maternity, nursing and full-figure lingerie, is celebrating its 70th birthday this year. Frank G. Farino founded the Cleveland, Ohio-based company in 1939. Today Farino’s son, Al Corrado, serves as CEO of the company, and his grandson, Mark Corrado, serves as president of the family-owned business. » I want to read more and receive info from Leading Lady
Recent start-up Baci Lingerie is offering the market a glimpse of its first lingerie collection, which is set to debut at the International Lingerie Show (ILS) in April, 2010. The company has released a “revolutionizing” video featuring models clad in Baci’s sexy lingerie, which currently includes 500 styles. The company plans to premiere a total of 500 videos and 1,000 photos by the collection’s launch. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci
Patty Gatto, who was until recently the national sales manager at Leg Avenue, has been named national sales manager at Delicious. Delicious is the new sexy costume division of Rubies, one of the largest general costume wholesalers in the world. Leg Avenue is a leading supplier of sexy costumes, lingerie, legwear and swimwear. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
Donna Di Capri, a Los Angeles-based lingerie wholesaler, is currently offering Holiday promotions featuring lowered pricing on its La Sensuelle Collection. With the lowered pricing, bottoms will retail for up to $8, while bra and panty sets will run for $20 and up. La Sensuelle’s sizing runs from 32A through 36D, S through L. » I want to read more and receive info from Donna Di Capri
Things have taken a positive turn at Victoria’s Secret this fall, according to Sharen Jester Turney, chief executive officer and president of the iconic lingerie and women's apparel company. » I want to read more and receive info from Victorias Secret
Amy Berliner, COO of Biatta Intimates, is pumped for the launch of lingerie brand's iPhone gaming applications in January 2010. “I’ve been developing [the applications] over the past six months, and I just can’t wait for January,” she commented. » I want to read more and receive info from Biatta
Houman Salem, formally of Delicious Sexywear, will open a new chain of intimate apparel boutiques under Chelsea Manor, a subsidiary of his business Salem Holdings Company. The first store is slated to open this December in the Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks, California. This is through a recently signed agreement between Chelsea Manor and Westfield LLC. » I want to read more and receive info from Salem
La Perla is launching a new brand titled La Perla Toscana, boasting a “relaxed yet refined style,” according to the company. This new brand—La Perla’s first in years—is part of an overall strategy for fall/winter 2010. At that time, the company will divide all product offerings, which encompass lingerie, swimwear and loungewear, into the three brands La Perla Toscana, La Perla and La Perla Studio. » I want to read more and receive info from La Perla
In early November, Coquette’s 2009/2010 Holiday collection hit specialty retailers throughout North America including Castle Mega Stores and Lover’s Lane, as well as e-tailers HenryAndJune.com and 3wishes.com. According to Lesley Allan, public relations coordinator for Coquette, the collection “has been very popular and includes many beautiful pieces,” including those oriented toward the Holiday and Valentine’s Day seasons. Retail prices for the collection run from approximately $25 to $100. » I want to read more and receive info from Coquette
La Bella Intimates, a new importer and distributor of European lingerie from Latvia, has added its fourth brand, titled Vova, which boasts cup sizes ranging all the way from 32A through 42G. The brand includes a classic collection, which La Bella Intimates already has in stock, as well as a fashion collection for 2010, which the company expects to receive this December. Wholesale prices run from the low-to-high $30s. » I want to read more and receive info from La Bella
Adult novelty and sexy lingerie retailer Castle Megastore has opened its 18th store in Beaverton, Ore. Measuring 5,000-square-feet, this marks the chain’s fourth store in the state. Castle Megastores are also located in Alaska, Arizona, New Mexico and Washington State. » I want to read more and receive info from Castle Megastore
At the November 4th H.U.G Award Gala in New York City honoring Victoria’s Secret, Sharen Jester Turney, chief executive officer and president of the iconic intimate apparel company, described charitable donations as essential for the company, even in the face of the recession. “Victoria’s Secret has always believed in giving back to the community,” she said. » I want to read more and receive info from H.U.G
At the November 4th H.U.G Award Gala in New York City honoring Victoria’s Secret, Sharen Jester Turney, chief executive officer and president of the iconic intimate apparel company, described charitable donations as essential for the company, even in the face of the recession. “Victoria’s Secret has always believed in giving back to the community,” she said. » I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret
In celebration of its new location, My Boudoir Lingerie, a San Francisco-based intimate apparel retailer, is hosting a grand opening party on Friday, November 13th from 6 to 8pm featuring champagne and cupcakes. Previously located at 2029 Fillmore Street, the store moved to 2285 Union Street in late October. The previous location measured approximately 1,000-square-feet, while the new store is slightly less than half that size, boasting “a more cozy and quaint feel,” said Delilah Nuval, daughter of owner Geraldine Nuval Weibull. She added that the store still boasts its signature “French/Moroccan feel.” » I want to read more and receive info from My Boudoir
Elle Macpherson Intimates (EMI) is taking its Boudoir line in a new direction this winter. The company is transitioning Boudoir—previously a year-round range of high-end lingerie—into a capsule line reserved exclusively for seasonal holidays with the 2010 launch of a Valentine’s Day collection under the label. This will be followed by the launch of a second Boudoir capsule collection for holiday, 2010. The company’s new Obsidian line, debuting for spring 2010, will replace Boudoir as EMI’s high-end, year-round range. » I want to read more and receive info from Elle Macpherson Intimates
On September 21st, 2009, The International Lingerie Show held this season’s fashion show featuring a preview of the latest in sexy apparel at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. Several key players in the lingerie, dancewear and costume industries sent their latest styles down the runway surrounded by hundreds of screaming fans. » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
According to Lia Farel, vice president of sales and marketing for Love Fifi, Ltd.—formally Empire Intimates—“there is a big demand for corsets and it seems to be growing everyday. Our key to success is to make sure that our garments are made well, work wonders and look spectacular.” » I want to read more and receive info from Love Fifi
According to Lisa Griffin, marketing manager of Leg Avenue, and Winter Mullender, designer of the company, corsets and bustiers are a staple in any lingerie line. “The demand for well-made and beautiful corsets is always high!” They said. “All ages of women are wearing corsets these days, whether it is in the bedroom, or with their favorite jeans or mini skirt. A simple, good-fitting corset can offer a number of looks that will suit any woman’s style! All of us girls love pulling the strings in the back and instantly shrinking down two dress sizes! Corsets and bustiers have always been a Leg Avenue basic.” » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue
According to Vinh Luong, director of sales and marketing for Seven ‘til Midnight; “there is a big demand for corsets and bustiers because they are multi-taskers: the right styling can go from the boudoir to dinner to the night club. [They] also slim the body while accentuating a woman’s natural curves. » I want to read more and receive info from Seven ‘til Midnight
Although corsets have become trendy in recent years, they have always been hot for Shirley of Hollywood, said Eric Schlobohm, director of International sales for the company. “Why corsets? It’s in our blood. We have always offered them in our collections. Herman ‘Grampsy’ Schlobohm, my grandfather and the founder of our parent company, the National Corset Supply House, started selling ‘notions’; underwires, boning, hook & eye, and elastics to the corset and bra trade in New York in the 1940’s, and incorporated here in LA [at Shirley of Hollywood] in 1948.” Shirley started sewing its own corsets in the 1960’s. » I want to read more and receive info from Shirley
According to Lar Hovsepian, marketing manager of Dreamgirl International, corsets and bustiers have amounted to approximately 10 percent of the company’s lingerie sales thus far in 2009; “and they continue to do well, as our designers launch innovative new fabrics and patterns for our signature fully reversible corsets. Over the last few years, our reversible corsets have been a true success in that we offer two corsets for the price of one, which also includes removable and adjustable shoulder and garter straps, a matching thong and stockings for an inexpensive price point. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl
Baci Lingerie, a recent start-up, plans to make a bold launch in the U.S. sexier lingerie market next year, supported by the distribution of 50,000 copies of a “500 page hardcover book” of styles and a $500,000 booth at the International Lingerie Show in April. » I want to read more and receive info from Baci Lingerie
Sean Monahan, formally of Fantasy Lingerie, hopes to inject some unique styling into the market with Raveware, his new brand set to hit the market in January 2010. “What we are trying to do is be different from everything else out there,” Monahan, who is the founder and owner of Raveware, said. “That is what I’ve been hearing from customers; that there isn’t a lot of newness out there, so I’ve created some very unique silhouettes, and colorways in select styles that are more vibrant than most. I want people to look at this and say ‘I don’t already have that covered.'” » I want to read more and receive info from Raveware
Honey’s Place has added lingerie to its merchandise offerings, marking the 15-year-old toy distributor's first foray into the apparel market. The company is currently carrying packaged styles by Elegant Moments, Magic Silk, Allure Leather and Coquette, and is looking to expand further into the category. Sizes are available in S through L. » I want to read more and receive info from Honey’s Place
Corin, a Poland-based lingerie brand specializing in large cup sizes, opened its first franchise shop in Częstochowa, Poland on October 3rd. The store houses over 100 of Corin’s bras and briefs, including the new Sexy Plus lingerie line running up to a European cup-size I. Corin’s prices tend to run in the approximate range of 20 to 40 Euros; equivalent to about $29 to $60 at the current exchange rate. The boutique also carries Chantelle and Felina Lingerie, as well as dressing gowns by Italian brand Alba. » I want to read more and receive info from Corin
On the evening of October 15th, Cosabella—in collaboration with photography company Urban Boudoir¬—invited brides-to-be and wedding planners to its New York City showroom in celebration of its new bridal registry, which is coming soon. Brides-to-be were encouraged sign up for the registry, and had an opportunity to preview the brand’s spring 2010 line, which includes the new Never Say Never Bridal capsule, as well as the organic cotton sleepwear line, which the company recommends for honeymoon wear. » I want to read more and receive info from Cosabella
French Cancan has introduced its fall/winter 2009/2010 collection of hosiery, accessories and lingerie titled Cabaret De Luxe encompassing the six lines Rendez vous; Précieuse; Vaporeuse; Elégante; Cabaret; and Exquise. Each line includes between four and six silhouettes including leggings, socks, thigh-stockings, and leg jewelery, as well as gloves, garter belts, camisoles and bras, making up a total of 38 silhouettes. The company said about Cabaret de Luxe: “On the program this season: twirling glamorous black sublimated by silky Calais lace. » I want to read more and receive info from Cabaret De Luxe
French Cancan has introduced its fall/winter 2009/2010 collection of hosiery, accessories and lingerie titled Cabaret De Luxe encompassing the six lines Rendez vous; Précieuse; Vaporeuse; Elégante; Cabaret; and Exquise. Each line includes between four and six silhouettes including leggings, socks, thigh-stockings, and leg jewelery, as well as gloves, garter belts, camisoles and bras, making up a total of 38 silhouettes. The company said about Cabaret de Luxe: “On the program this season: twirling glamorous black sublimated by silky Calais lace. » I want to read more and receive info from French Cancan
Despite tough times, this September’s International Lingerie Show (ILS)—which took place from the 21st through the 23rd at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas—was a plethora of brands new to the market. These included Raveware, founded by former sales manager of Fantasy Lingerie, Sean Monahan; Dreamy Lingerie and Swimwear, founded by designer Guillermo Matallana; Colorsmack, founded by Danielle Delia; and No Strings Attached; among many others. Also in attendance was Shoe-bottom maker Kotonica, debuting their new line of sexy shoes titled Sensual Steps. » I want to read more and receive info from International Lingerie Show
Q-T Intimates will design, manufacturer and distribute a line of intimate apparel in the Teen, Junior and Junior Plus categories under the Paris Blues Intimates Label as the result of a recently-signed agreement with Paris Blues LLC. The first collection will be available for preview in February 2010, and will hit stores for the Back-to-School 2010 season. Retail prices will run from $6 to $9 for panties and $10 to $20 for bras. The collection will be available throughout the U.S. and Canada, and will be sold through the same distribution channels as Paris Blue Denim, which includes mid-tier, department and specialty stores. » I want to read more and receive info from Paris Blues
Q-T Intimates will design, manufacturer and distribute a line of intimate apparel in the Teen, Junior and Junior Plus categories under the Paris Blues Intimates Label as the result of a recently-signed agreement with Paris Blues LLC. The first collection will be available for preview in February 2010, and will hit stores for the Back-to-School 2010 season. Retail prices will run from $6 to $9 for panties and $10 to $20 for bras. The collection will be available throughout the U.S. and Canada, and will be sold through the same distribution channels as Paris Blue Denim, which includes mid-tier, department and specialty stores. » I want to read more and receive info from Q-T Intimates
French brand Sonia Rykiel is designing a lingerie collection for H&M, marking the first time the retailer will introduce an intimate apparel line by a guest designer. The collection will hit 1,500 H&M stores worldwide and Sonia Rykiel mono-brand boutiques on December 5th for the holiday season. A collection of knitwear and accessories for women and girls by Sonia Rykiel will also hit approximately 250 H&M stores on February 20th for the spring 2010 season. Price points and sizes have not yet been released. » I want to read more and receive info from H
French brand Sonia Rykiel is designing a lingerie collection for H&M, marking the first time the retailer will introduce an intimate apparel line by a guest designer. The collection will hit 1,500 H&M stores worldwide and Sonia Rykiel mono-brand boutiques on December 5th for the holiday season. A collection of knitwear and accessories for women and girls by Sonia Rykiel will also hit approximately 250 H&M stores on February 20th for the spring 2010 season. Price points and sizes have not yet been released. » I want to read more and receive info from Sonia Rykiel
Italian luxury brand La Perla has launched its first bridal collection to date, which is designed as a complete trousseau with both lingerie and nightwear styles. Set to hit La Perla stores this November along with Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and select specialty boutiques, the La Perla Bridal Collection includes white and ivory pieces retailing for $74 to $649. Sizes run from 32 to 38, B through D, and S through XL. » I want to read more and receive info from La Perla
Florida-based JWS Intimates is now the exclusive distributor of Bang!, a European-designed lingerie, dancewear and clubwear brand. JWS is handling sales and distribution in all global territorie