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Hoss International Corsets

March 20, 2008 by Rene

Hoss International is a Los Angeles based company specializing in lingerie and corsets. They manufacture and sell their own products as well as offering a wholesale line for those of our readers that do their own retail. Hoss has a modern look to their corsets including the requisite dip into gothic styles along with unexpected touches like this corset with alternating panels of camouflage. Since they make these corsets, Hoss publishes all the fabric combinations offered.

Besides the camouflage, Hoss can produce corsets with other unexpected fabrics like plaid, paisley, and prints.Even though the total number of corset styles is under ten, the combinations of fabrics and styles produce a great number of unique looking pieces. This is style “S-100” in just four different fabrics but with three different finished lengths. The first corset is finished cleanly in descending V. Other options include a matching skirted bottom with lace undercoating and a neat extension with suspenders. Since these are custom made, pricing varies. If you need a corset, Hoss International likely has a style that you would like.

Burberry lingerie?

February 27, 2008 by Brenda

An icon, as far as luxury goods retailers are concerned, Burberry, established 1856, has announced that an underwear line is a distinct possibility. Speaking after his successful showing of the Winter 2009 Menswear line, Christopher Bailey, the Creative Director, responsible for Burberry’s collections and store images, has indicated that although a launch date has not been set, the notion of an underwear line was in the works.

Other high-end retailers have launched underwear lines in order to promote consumer loyalty and to gain more exposure by offering a segway into their brands. While Burberry launches more collections, designer underwear seems to be a natural fit.

burberry print

In addition to the possibility of an underwear line, Bailey added that the new formats for the stores was well received and that more refurbished stores were on the way. Revenues were higher as a result of the new formats, which focus on a “southern” fresh concept and a “northern” cosier look.

Still growing strong after 150 years, the Burberry underwear collection should be a smashing success. We will have to wait and see if the first pair of undies will be fashioned after their trademark check (or plaid depending on where you live).

Plaid Lingerie: A Surprising Trend

October 31, 2007 by Kelly

Plaid, a pattern usually associated with kilts, lumberjacks, and grunge rockers, can now be found onâ€¦..lingerie? Just in time for cozy winter months ahead, this unexpected pattern is even hotter on push-up bras and garter belts from Jezebel, Victoriaâ€™s Secret, and Frederickâ€™s of Hollywood. I have to admit, Iâ€™m surprised none of these brands took advantage of the obvious photo shoot idea of a lingerie model seducing a big burly mountain man. But these pictures are still pretty good, regardless. 😉