Intimate Apparel
Stella McCartney Launches New Intimates Line
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008Stella McCartney’s brand new lingerie line, a partnership wth New Zealand’s Bendon (who handles Elle Macpherson Intimates as well), has officially launched. In turn retro fabulous and sleekly modern, lust-worthy pieces include lacy scallop-edged thongs and racerback bras, as well as billowy lounging knickers trimmed in lace. McCartney’s signature color palette of antique pink, cream, […]
Bra Report
Sunday, January 13th, 2008I have been playing around with bra size and brands for about a year, ever since my good friend (and the publisher of Intimate Apparel Business magazine) suggested I rethink what size bra I was wearing. I had worn a 34D through high school, but that was two children ago and ten pounds ago (ten […]
Fashion News!
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007Redefine Winter: One-Way Flights from $44+
This week in fashion …
David Beckham signed to be the face (ahem) of Emporio Armani Underwear. Three years for the bargain price of $41 million. All of us Angelenos think this is great for Becks. He should do something with himself since he must be bored sitting out of all of those […]
Legging and Hosiery Trends
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007Ever since leggings made a comeback a couple of seasons ago, there has been no stopping the flooding of this market with crazy designs, some new, some old school. To wit:
Two-tone, toeless knee socks from Prada. They’re like leg warmers, but with the heels included! Innovative! Original! And yours for only $195 on eBay!
In the […]
What A Great Idea! Vera Wang Adjustable Bra Cups
Saturday, September 22nd, 2007How good of an idea is this? Vera Wang has created bras that have adjustable cups that are attached to the straps with pretty ruching. This allows you to change the cup size by pulling the sides up or down, higher for more modest outfits, lower for more revealing tops and dresses. A woman who […]
Sale Alert: More Luxury Lingerie!
Sunday, September 2nd, 2007There are so many great sales going on right now, so take advantage of all the great prices! One of our favorite little lingerie shops, Faire Frou Frou in Studio City, California, is having a super sale on luxe, […]
Sale Alert: Agent Provocateur
Saturday, September 1st, 2007
For those among you who love sexy verging on naughty lingerie, Agent Provocateur is having a big sale!
Prices for these luxe pieces usually run in the hundreds of dollars, but you can find a variety of bras, panties, garters, and boudoir shoes greatly reduced. It’s worth checking out, because the whole vibe of AP is […]
Intimate Apparel News: Marks & Spencer launching bras made for women with cancer in July 2007
Tuesday, August 14th, 2007Note from the Editor:
The British department store Marks & Spencer will be launching a new bra line made especially for women who have been operated on because of breast cancer. The bras, which come with matching panties, are designed to be functional, with design features that take into account the different physiology of women who […]
The Look: Girls’ Night!
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007Looking for a night out with the ladies? Try this ensemble to kick up your dancing shoes! The dress is flowing but gives cleavage down to there and has enough sparkle to make you feel like a million bucks.
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Los Angeles Lingerie Sale Alert: Bittersweet Butterfly in Silverlake
Sunday, July 29th, 2007The luxe lingerie boutique Bittersweet Butterfly is having a blow-out sale from July 27 through August 3. Prices will be up to 75% off!
Bittersweet Butterfly has a selection that includes sexy brands like Audabe, Princess Tam Tam and other great intimate brands. You can also get all kinds of other indulgences there, sumptuos floral arrangements […]
Hot Milk Maternity Lingerie: Sensuous or Soft Core?
Friday, July 20th, 2007Some people in New Zealand are unhappy with the images displayed in the catalog for new maternity intimates line Hot Milk. They feel that they border on soft-core porn.
Here are some of the images in question . . .
I get Victoria’s Secret catalogs every other day, and the girls in those mags are decidely more […]
Fourth of July Sales!
Monday, July 2nd, 2007From the Editor . . .
I am told by a friend who is a luxury lifestyle consultant that the time is nigh to buy, since the stores are putting all of their summer styles on final clearance to make way for the fall styles, which are already cycling in. Here are some great sales […]
Market Week 2007, Intimate Apparel Business magazine
Saturday, June 30th, 2007Interested in what went down in intimate apparel at the many buying markets this year? Check out the May/June 2007 issue of Intimate Apparel Business magazine for some ideas on what intimate buying trends you can expect to see over the next season, and where you can find some of the top intimates companies for […]
Today’s Steal: Maternity Intimates at FigLeaves.com, from
Thursday, June 28th, 2007Great maternity styles on sale at FigLeaves.com. Pregnant women aren’t just relegated to granny panties any more. Check out some cute thongs and support garments that make you feel pretty with your expanding belly.
ABBI MATERNITY THONG by EMILY B MATERNITY
$6.90 (DOWN FROM $23!) at Figleaves.com
Abbi Maternity Thong
PAEONIA LIBERTY THONG by BLOSSOM MOTHER AND CHILD
$8.10 (DOWN […]
Best Strapless Bras Ever: Le Mystere
Wednesday, June 13th, 2007Okay, ladies. You all know what a headache strapless bras are, they never stay up and they create that unflattering uni-boob silhouette. However, there is hope, even for those that are busty. The Le Mystere Strapless is the best out there, by far. And given all the strapless and halter styles you are going to […]