Anna Maria La Bianca Glam Collection

We’re consistently impressed by the relationships designer Anna Maria La Bianca builds with her customers both wholesalers and consumers. Her signature collection has sold more than 1,000 scarves at Henri Bendel in New York City alone. And everyday she’s receives emails and photographs from customers showcasing their latest purchase. “Everyday I am so pleased... Read More

The Velvet Room 2012 Collection

Hand made in Italy and loved around the world would be the best way to describe this Italian lingerie brand. Designer Alessandra di Ioia takes it further stating, “The Velvet room is a daring, soft and delicate tailoring project, with completely handmade realized items, characterized by a vintage, romantic and feminine style.” There are some lovely pieces in this line’s... Read More

Second Base Launches New Colors and Tank Tops for December

by Holly Jackson The perennially useful Second Base demi-camis are getting some company this December! Second Base already provides a multitude of simple and stylish wardrobe solutions, from plain white demi-camis to evening wear demi-camis. Now they’re taking the next step and putting out full length camisoles in two separate lengths. Full length tank tops will come in the... Read More

Maison Close Fetish Accessories Collection

“She became the mistress of pleasure by her sublime provocations.” We love Maison Close’s marketing especially their product descriptions. Maybe it’s something that’s gained in translation, but reading about Maison Close sounds just as sexy as some of their offerings. This month, we’re taking a look at their Fetish Accessories collections. “The... Read More

Seven Til Midnight Adds Gloves to Collection

Seven Til Midnight recently added gloves to its 2011 collection and features a range of styles from short frilly lace styles to an opera length gloves. “Made from lace, lamé, and stretch satin, the gloves are high quality and fashionable and come in eye-catching red, white, and black. Certain styles are chic and glamorous, while other styles, such as our lace-up pair would... Read More

BodyRock Sport Launches Fall 2011 Collection

BodyRock Sport is launching its Fall 2011 collection and features practical and stylish activewear. The upcoming launch will include the debut of BodyRock Sport’s innovative jackets, leggings, as well as the introduction of yoga, triathlon, and cycling gear. For the Fall 2011 collection, designer Kelly Dooley has incorporated the latest fashion trends into activewear with functional... Read More

LELO Launches Sussurra Collection of Silk Lingerie and Loungewear

LELO recently unveiled their Sussurra collection ‐ a new, luxurious line of silk lingerie and loungewear. “LELO has a long‐established reputation as being the leading providers of intimate lifestyle products, yet this marks their very first venture into the field of high‐quality lingerie and loungewear,” said the company. LELO will showcase the new collection... Read More

Anna Maria Scarf Collection

We met swimwear designer Anna Maria La Bianca at CURVENY last year and were immediately enamored with her incredibly beautiful swimwear designs. More recently, we’ve become fans of her latest endeavor – silk scarves. Anna’s scarves were featured at trunk shows at Henri Bendel here in New York City this past December and most recently in early January of 2011... Read More

What is Sexy? Trends for 2011

by Ellen Lewis What is Sexy in today’s world? In my opinion, Sexy is the ability to provoke desire without demanding it. Apple products are sexy. Television’s Mad Men is sexy. Cate Blanchett is sexy. “What makes lingerie such a vital part of a woman’s wardrobe is its ability to satisfy and stimulate the wearer as well as the observer.” I believe that lingerie... Read More

New Gerbe ARPEGE Warmers

Gerbe just sent us in some details on their new ARPEGE Warmers just in time for the change in season. The warmers are made in France and come in four colors: natural, chocolate, grey and black. Made of a mix of 47 percent wool, 46 percent modal, 6 percent polyamide and one percent elastic, the company describes them as a way for your customers to stay warm and fashionable at the... Read More