Elle Macpherson Intimates Launches in Europe

We just got word that Elle Macpherson Intimates officially launched in Europe with a celebration on November 12! The Spring/Summer 2010 collection was displayed in a series of artistic installations at the Galerie Morgen during the launch party.
The press release noted:
Elle Macpherson, famous for shaking up the traditionally staid lingerie industry, could be considered to [...]

BODYLOOK Trade Show Canceled

Only four short months after its successful re-launch, organizers of BODYLOOK have announced the international trade fair for body, beach and legwear has been canceled. But this doesn’t really come as a surprise. Approximately one year ago the organizers, Igedo Company, announced the show would be downgraded from a semi-annual to an annual event, [...]

“Pointy Bras Make a Comeback” – Daily Mail

The Daily Mail recently declared that pointy bras are making a comeback. Citing recent Louise Golden and Jean Paul Gaultier catwalks, DM claims that the surge in sales “is indicative of a desire to celebrate women’s curves that has followed previous periods of economic turmoil.” A spokesman from John Lewis said,
“Sales have shown that women [...]

Your Lingerie Business Needs YOU

This could be a moment for some sombre thoughts.
In the last few weeks in the UK a number of small to medium size wholesale lingerie businesses have bit the dust and no doubt many retailers are hanging on by their finger tips if they have so far survived this recession.
This week news broke that Intimas, [...]

Lingerie.com Launches

Lingerie.com recently launched its online site featuring all of your sexy lingerie needs.  Choose from costumes, bodystockings, babydolls, teddies, garter belts, and more.  With free standard shipping for orders over $50 and $4.95 flat shipping for orders under $50, you have nothing to lose and lots of great new pieces to gain!  Plus sized ladies, you [...]

The Ups and Downs of Lingerie

It has been a long year with plenty of economic misery to spread around. Six months ago, TLP ran a story about the effects of the recession for different sectors of the lingerie industry. There are so many stories of bad news and even stories of good news. The boutique, Sirens on [...]

Sexy Beer Cans – Something You Never Expected!

This lingerie news certainly caught me off guard. Every day, I expect to learn about new Summer collections, fresh styles, and lovely boutiques, but I never guessed I’d be learning about sexy beer cans. You read that correctly!
Ramm ND developed these beer cans, which are interesting enough on their own with an image of people [...]

Modern Courtesan on Britain’s Next Top Model

Awesome news from The Modern Courtesan. They’ve hit the screens yet again only this time on the new series of Britains Next Top Model.
“We were delighted the show selected a number of our collections including Cruise, Do Disturb & Baby it’s Cold for their military inspired pin-up photoshoot.”

Gauzy Panties Aid Polar Explorers

What do you do when your compass breaks down? The Catlin Arctic Survey recently came up with an unusual idea. They are on their way to the North Pole to measure the shrinking icecap. But when compasses get so close to magnetic north they stop working correctly, and it’s too cold for GPS equipment to [...]

How is the Lingerie Industry Faring in the Economic Crisis?

How is the lingerie industry doing? Signals and stories are mixed from various industry sources. On the manufacturing front, relocation stories continue. US lingerie giant Frederick’s of Hollywood is moving their remaining US manufacturing to the Philippines. In response to unprecedented macro economic conditions, Frederick’s is “continuing to reduce operating expenses, primarily [...]

More on Lingerie in Arab Cultures

Following the TLP article on Arab lingerie, a couple of other stories are worth noting.
Martin Asser, Middle East specialist for the BBC News website, reports from the workshop of one of Syria’s most established lingerie makers, Ali Nasser. Martin asks “Why is this so popular in Syria?” Ali Nasser answers, “it is a [...]

Cara Quici – Lingerie Fanatic on Mommas Boys

A lingerie fanatic has made it in prime time in the US. NBC is launching another reality show. The premise is a cadre of eligible women looking for the attention of a few men and trying to avoid the scorn of their moms. The show is Momma’s Boys.

Cara’s bio sounds pretty squeaky [...]

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