Are you a vintage vixen? Then you are in luck! A number of brands are going the retro route with inspiration from the 40’s and 50’s.  A new brand, Tra-La-La Lingerie, joins the ranks of those doing vintage.  And, believe me, they are doing it very well!  Tra-La-La has taken the flirty, playful, and fun elements of that era [...]

Lifetime TV is home of the informative talk show, The Balancing Act, which will feature Slimpressions (a 2008 CILA finalist) on Tuesday, August 26th at 7 a.m. EST. The show, created with the busy, professional woman in mind, contains segments in the areas of family, fitness, finances, and more.
On Tuesday, Slimpressions co-founders Amy Pedersen [...]

Fabulous French brand, Rosy, debuted in the U.S. during intimate apparel market week. The brand displayed its line at CURVExpo in addition to hosting a launch party at the impressive Hudson Terrace. The indoor/outdoor space, with glorious rooftop views, was the perfect backdrop for such a glamorous event. Models worked the room [...]

I know this is what you have all been waiting for! The photos from last week’s CILA Gala. Enjoy! Video coverage soon…
All photos are courtesy of the talented Matthew Coulter.
Photos from the catwalk show right here. 
Red Carpet

Designer Nicky Adamo was on hand to show off her current lingerie line as well as her new Autumn/Winter pieces this past Wednesday, August 6th, at Journelle. Guests sipped on champagne and sampled chocolates between trying on the luxurious pieces of the collection. In addition to the versatile innerwear/outerwear pieces of the intimates collection, Nicky’s [...]

Playboy Enterprises, Inc. is now expanding to the arena of intimate apparel with the launch of a lingerie collection hitting stores for Valentine’s Day 09. This world reknown and popular brand is a natural fit for the industry. The collection features bras, panties, corsets, bodysuits, and sleepwear reminiscent of the early days of [...]

Just a taste of the fantastic pieces that graced the runway at the 2008 CILA Gala. More to follow!

One of the trends that will be hitting the intimate apparel scene in the next few months is that of vintage glamour. A modern take on the sophisticated, chic, and cheeky 40’s pin up girl. The Hanky Panky Retro Hollywood Collection, available this month, epitomizes that cheery, All-American spirit felt by the women [...]

Carol Malony has been mentioned quite a few times on TLP. Featuring cheeky, sexy, and stylish lingerie, Carol Malony Signature and Haute by Carol Malony is a favorite in boutiques around the world.For this year’s CILA Gala, Carol Malony was featured in the fashion show for both Best Coordinated and Best Fashion Couture with [...]

Kelly told you about Smart & Sexy’s “affordable luxury” in a previous post. Now this fashionable and affordable line is offering you a chance to win $1000 gift card and a lingerie wardrobe! What do you have to do? Well, go to the Smart & Sexy website and tell them how you [...]

On Monday, August 4th, in the Skylight Room of the Waldorf-Astoria, members of the intimate apparel industry gathered to honor the creativity and talent of leading brands and designers. Hosted by the trade publication, Contours Magazine, the Gala included a red carpet arrival and cocktails, a sit down dinner, and fashion show featuring CILA [...]

NYC lingerie shop, Journelle, was recently named Best Concept Store by Best of Intima Magazine. The intimate apparel trade publication hosted the Best Shop Awards Gala in New York City on Sunday evening honoring the premier independent retail stores in the U.S. Shops are nominated by a national jury composed of top brands [...]

Letters of Marque, the beautiful and exquisite vintage-inspired collection has just launched its online store! The store features the ethereal Muse collection and the opulent Noir collection. Savannah, the newest collection, will be available in the near future.
The online shop is well-designed. Search by collection or by category. For you [...]

It’s that time of year again! That time when we celebrate what we wear underneath. The garments that lift, separate, support, shape, conceal, and cover. Those pieces that keep all of us here at TLP busy writing! It’s National Underwear Day!
Sponsored by Freshpair.com, The 6th Annual National Underwear Day will be [...]

On Wednesday, August 6th, Australian based brand Julianne (participant in TLP’s Valentine’s Day Contest), will exclusively preview the Autumn/Winter 2008 loungewear line at the popular Flatiron District shop, Journelle. From 7pm - 9pm, enjoy champagne and chocolates as Julianne designer, Nicky Adamo, and the Journelle team present never-before-seen pieces from the A/W collection in addition to [...]