Understanding Corsetry: Part 2

Thursday, May 23, 2013

“Not all corsets are created equal.” – Ali Cudby Ali Cudby is the author of the bestselling bra fit guide Busted! and founder of the FabFit Academy, an international bra fit training and certification program designed specifically for lingerie professionals. Ali’s bra fit advice has been read by millions of women worldwide and has been featured in TV, radio and print ranging from Cosmopolitan to Weight Watcher magazine. You can find Ali online at www.fabfoundations.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AliCudbyAuthor, and... Read More

Coobie’s Spring Window Display Winners

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Above: Jo Karen’s award-winning Coobie Display “I’m very proud of our design team, headed by Jen Tudor, who created this eye-catching display using over 35 Coobies and a few SNUG camis,” – Jaye Oman, Jo Karen. Spring is on display in window displays around the US and Coobies awarded several hundred dollars worth of product to four retailers as part of their recent window display contest. The company asked retailers to decorate their store with a clever Spring-themed Coobie display. Above: Woodees Coobie Display “It’s... Read More

LingerieFW Video Compilation

Monday, May 20, 2013

Above: FYI by Dani Read at LingerieFW. Photo by Stephen Wilson Photography. As LingerieFW gears up for its August 2013 show, we wanted to share with our readers a compilation of the amazing videos shot during the inaugural show. Six designers took the stage via runway and presentation in February: global powerhouse Affinitas & Parfait, luxuriously erotic FYI by Dani Read, innovative NaïS, sultry Nevaeh Intimates, provocative Rouge Séduire and effortless Uye Surana. If you missed the debut show, don’t worry, Lingerie Fashion Week... Read More

ILS April 2013 Show Report

Friday, May 17, 2013

This year at the International Lingerie Show, a life-sized plush bear wearing hardcore bondage gear waved a studded leather paddle at me from René Rofé Lingerie’s booth. His oversized head bobbed as I walked towards him, and I thought to myself, “Only in Vegas.” Running into this mascot (named Jesse) from the new Bondage Bearz line at ILS wasn’t surprising. The surprise was in learning who manufactures the line — International Intimates — the parent company to René Rofé which is known for intimate apparel. It’s... Read More

Frederick’s of Hollywood Releases The Nudes Collection

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

“Women everywhere have been asking for bras and panties that match their skin tone, and we listened.” Frederick’s of Hollywood released its new “The Nudes Collection” offering women bra and panty sets with four skin tone options: latte, cinnamon, espresso and almond. The new collection feature’s the company’s latest Hollywood Heart Throb Bra and thong. “Featuring our newest ultra-wearable style designed in a no-show microfiber, easily convertible to halter and X-back, and perfectly pair-able with... Read More

Designer Q&A: Stephanie Raeburn

Friday, May 10, 2013

I get to meet some incredibly talented designers almost on a daily basis thanks to my work with the Lingerie Journal. And each time I meet with a new designer or brand, I am always struck by the passion and drive that propels them forward. Stephanie Raeburn has this passion. “I literally live, breathe and sleep lingerie,” she says. She has good reason to love lingerie as she is currently working on wrapping up a Contour Fashion course at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), working with an established lingerie brand and starting... Read More

The Power of Lace: Don’t Forget To Get Me Flowers

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

“The only emotion your bra should evoke is happiness.” – Jene Luciani, The Bra Book. Story and Photos by Katrina Eugenia Lingerie courtesy of Freya and Fantasie It is no wonder then, that Jene and I are both fans of Freya & Fantasie, for it feels as though they follow Luciani’s bra bible (The Bra Book) perfectly, and their designs certainly guided me back to a place of happiness… The end of a bad week, finally, had arrived. I was a disaster. In the midst of what is my favorite season, with flowers blooming and sunshine beaming, I... Read More

2013 SwimShow Dives into More Swimwear Lines for Men

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Above: Swimwear by Venroy. “Men’s swimwear offers greater quality, variety, creativity and style than ever, making this July the perfect time to review and purchase the latest and greatest.” – Judy Stein This year’s 31st annual Swimwear Association of Florida’s SwimShow expands its swimwear options for men after seeing a 20 percent growth in the category last year alone. This year’s 31st annual global trade show will welcome more than 8,500 attendees and 2,500 brands from 60 countries. Men’s swimwear has been a part of the show... Read More

Trends

Lilipiache Lingerie AW13

“We love to create beauty with them and hope that our lingerie makes people happy and enriches their lives.” – Yoshiko Hayase Silk, organic cotton, luxurious laces and unique fabric designs from around the world are laced together in Lilipiache Lingerie’s AW13 collection. “We love to create beauty with them and hope that our lingerie makes people happy and enriches their lives,” said designer Yoshiko Hayase. “One of the concepts of this... Read More

Patricia Fieldwalker 2013 Collection

“Inspired by the colors of her garden and the beauty and utility of silk her focus has been to create timeless designs with regard to function & fit.” On such a gorgeous Spring day with beauty bursting from flower beds all around us, it seems only appropriate to showcase a designer inspired by the colors of her garden – Patricia Fieldwalker. Her latest 2013 collection offers retailers and consumers a sensual feast of chemises, kimonos, and gowns (amongst... Read More

Jockey Fall 2013 Preview Event

Above: Jockey Women’s Clean Edge collection. Photo Kevin Tachman ©2013 Earlier this month, the Lingerie Journal team was treated to a special preview event for Jockey’s Fall 2013 collections. Set in a gorgeous space within the Museum of Arts & Design here in NYC, guests and press enjoyed drinks and Hors d’oeuvres before the main event – a runway showcase of Jockey’s Mens & Womens Fall 2013 collections. Above: Men’s Knit Boxers collection.... Read More

What Katie Did SS13

“To wear pieces from What Katie Did is to announce full confidence in your femininity.” Vintage inspired lingerie is always a treat. It brings us back to a time of glamour and prestige. With the Hollywood idols in our heads we pretend to be the starlets of the 40s and 50s as we don intimates that hug our curves and instill in us a unique passion. That is why when we received images of What Katie Did‘s SS13 collection we couldn’t help but fawn over the... Read More

Something Wicked AW13

“Fuelled by a passion for the aesthetics of intimacy and a flair for sophisticated, contemporary design” – Something Wicked Anyone who’s read my article on Something Wicked’s handcuffs knows I have a bit of a soft spot for the brand. And how could I not? They are a beautiful blend of fashion and sex, knowing how to adorn the body in just the right manner to make it exquisitely enticing. Designed by Leanne Brooke, winner of New Designer of the Year... Read More

Mundo Unico SER

“SER is a state of conscience, love, trust” Emphasizing the desire to unite physical, mental and spiritual wellness, Mundo Unico’s latest collection SER aims to create harmony within their customer base by offering a fashionable and fit new collection of mens underwear. “This collection seeks to nourish the soul, calm the mind and awaken the senses in a journey that will raise the UNICO man to the highest light,” said the compay. “SER is... Read More

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NaïS Lingerie

NaïS [pronounced nice] is a new concept of urban-crafted lingerie and loungewear. Our items are designed and handmade in NY. Designer, Anaïs Bouchard, noticed there was a gap between the basics and overly sexy lingerie. This line is designed to be the bridge between the two. NaïS offers a wide range of on-trend lingerie and loungewear designed with comfort in mind. Read More

Bella Petite Lingerie

Bella Petite Lingerie is a Veteran Owned, Made in the USA company, designing and manufacturing lingerie for the petite busted woman. Unlike other lines that design products for fuller women and then make them in smaller sizes, we design our line to compliment and flatter a smaller woman’s natural curves. We do not believe in using heavy padding to hide a woman, which often makes her feel more insecure when she... Read More

Model Directory

April Miele

I am a 21 year Part-Time model, living in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Along side modelling I also run a fashion boutique, and am studying Media Make-up and Hair Design. I love all aspects of the Fashion Industry and hope to work closely in the creative field of hair & make-up alongside modeling. I have several tattoos and piercings, which paired with my dark hair and eyes can mean I’m given vampier or more alternative... Read More

Becky Magson

I am available for work as a fashion, lifestyle and bridal wear model with my predominant genres including lingerie, boudoir style and pin up. I am also a lingerie blogger for Becky’s Boudoir blog – http://beckysboudoir.blogspot.com and researcher and copy editor for CT Magazine. I have a fantastic hour glass size 12 figure with a natural 28GG-H bust. I have a clear, fair complexion with fantastic cheekbones.... Read More