How’s your bra knowledge? Do you know all the brands and styles available for your size or shape, where to buy them, or how much they cost? How about when it comes to swimwear? There’s a ton of intimate apparel on the market today, designed and manufactured all over the world. The more I know about […]
Read moreLooking for New Lingerie Brands? 7 Finds From Curvexpo
Ever wonder how new lingerie brands make it onto store shelves or hangers? Most meet potential retailers by exhibiting their lines at intimate apparel and clothing trade shows. It exposes them to hundreds of on-line and brick and mortar buyers that might never see or hear about their products. That’s why I attend Curvexpo Lingerie […]
Read moreCurvexpo Lingerie Trend Report: Bodysuit Fashions
Some lingerie is made to wear outside the bedroom. The bodysuit is one such versatile piece. It can be worn multiple ways. Layer it under skirts, pants, and jackets with or without a bra. It can serve as an informal, casual piece or be part of a dressy cocktail ensemble. The only drawback (for me) is gauging if […]
Read moreIntimate Apparel Market Trends You Might Miss
Intimate apparel market trends are set in motion long before lingerie and swimwear brands show off their latest collections at trade shows. Manufacturers are busy testing new products, sourcing materials, and gathering feedback from potential customers year-round. It can take anywhere from 12 to 24 months (or longer) from design concept to the finished, fluffed, and tagged product on […]
Read moreWide World of Lingerie: CURVExpo, Part 2
My world of lingerie got a bit bigger when I attended the 2014 fall/winter CURVExpo Designer Lingerie & Swim Show. This second of two posts shares some of the new brands that I met and a sample of the styles you can buy now, or find in stores this Fall. The vendors at the show […]
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