Peter Nygård is a fashion icon. To wear a luxury NYGÅRD suit is fabulous. In fact, when I was required to go into the office everyday, almost my whole wardrobe consisted of NYGÅRD. Now working from home wearing fancy loungewear instead, I miss my business suit collection.
But I still peruse the NYGÅRD collections when I […]

I notice more and more women becoming vocal about the models used to present plus size clothing, particularly lingerie and swimwear. It took years for mainstream companies to realize that plus size women needed good quality, fashionable clothing just like their smaller counterparts. And now that many labels have added the plus sizing to their […]

Sea Queen, a division of leading Canadian women’s apparel manufacturer, Phantom, has relaunched its swimwear line after a ten year hiatus from the market. Previously known for its quality and unparalleled leadership for thirty years, the new line focuses on women thirty-five and older.
In addition to the new collection and look, Sea Queen has developed […]

As we all get ready to fly our flags for Canada Day (July 1st) and Independence Day (July 4th) in the United States, I thought it would be fun to see what companies offer beachwear in the national colours of both countries. I guess the easiest outfit would be to take your Canadian or American […]

Many lingerie companies tactfully and tastefully create undergarments that are gorgeous enough to wear on the outside as clothing. In fact, there has been a huge trend in recent years to design innerwear that doubles as outerwear. But Jovovich-Hawk is an interesting twist on this trend. What they have done is actually take boudoir […]

Many myths are handed down from our grandmothers and mothers. For example, white is not an acceptable colour before the Easter holiday. And white is never worn in winter. But times have changed and attitudes change even though some of the old myths still linger. So here is a quick summary of undergarment myths and […]

Zafu.com has an interesting concept to help women find the right bra. They originally started by guiding women on the track to the right jeans and offering suggestions on companies that would fit them best. After having received so many requests from women indicating that it was difficult for them to shop online for bras, […]

And so we ask, “What is a hip-t?” According to the Californian creators Christine Meeks and Kelley DeSerpa, the hip-t is a noun meaning “stretch fabric hip wrap worn over your jeans, and under your shirt: create sassy layers without the t-shirt tangle and prevent rear view sneak peaks”.
Having launched the nifty hip wrap in […]

Do you like white? Is crisp, clean white your colour in the hot summer months? Well if it is, then The White Company has the perfect collection for you. An interesting yet simple concept of all white home furnishings, decor and clothing, the company began in 1993 with a small selection in a twelve page […]

Urban Fox, “lingerie for the knockout” has released both their Spring and Fall 2008 collections. A fabulous looking eco-lingerie label made of organic cotton and bamboo, the designs and colours are inviting. Pictures of models reading books and in acrobatic poses like at the circus make Urban Fox garments look very comfortable. In addition to […]

A recently issued press release from KarinArt, Inc indicated that their new product, the “ButtBra” was being launched in the US and Canada and would be seen on the Rachel Ray Show. As most of you know, Rachel Ray is a chef and food critic so I’m not sure what the derrière has to do […]

Pretty knickers and bra tops in exquisite silks and cottons with fancy bows, frills and little button adornments are the signature garments of Luva Huva by Joanna Ketterer. A London, UK designer, Joanna graduated from the Surrey Institute of Art and Design in 2004. Initially creating wall hangings, she felt that she wanted to design […]

Matalan, one of the top ten clothing retailers in the UK, has announced a new range of gorgeous lingerie and swimwear. Known as a quality company with lower prices than High Street, Matalan refers to themselves as “an out of town retailer” where outstanding value and cheaper prices are the keys to their success. […]

Sulis Silks Ltd. has launched two new collections, Tivoli and Camille, with their May spring catalogue. And the individual pieces are incredible! Indeed, silk is always a gorgeous lingerie fabric but the Camille ensemble in delicate floral embroidery on semi sheer net and silk is decadent and heavenly. Tivoli is a pretty aqua colour stretch […]

Any woman that has nursed her children knows the difficulties all mothers face in finding lingerie that makes them feel good about themselves while at the same time being practical for the women and their babies to use. In other words, the lingerie must be sexy, luxurious and nursing-accessible.
Since 2006, Condessa Los Angeles, has been […]