Back in February, I had the rare and unique opportunity of curating a special exhibit area for Curvexpo. Named “The Lingerie Addict Salon” this exclusive space was composed of 12 hand-selected independent lingerie and loungewear designers, all individually chosen to showcase a unique and less commercial side of intimate apparel. Curvexpo is North America’s largest lingerie tradeshow, and it was an incredible, inimitable experience to bring these labels under the […]
From its history to its fit techniques, there are so many things to love about lingerie. However, when I go to Curve New York every year, there’s one thing I’m consistently drawn to: embellishment and surface design. The lingerie industry is rather conservative, in many ways, but intimate apparel gives print designers the chance to do things a little differently. You might not wear a shirt printed with profanities to work, […]
Disclosure: I purchased this garment with my own money. All opinions are my own. When Meng first appeared on the lingerie scene, I was completely blown away. The prints were like nothing I’d seen before: lush, floral motifs so intricately detailed and with carefully considered placement. The robes and gowns were clearly at the top end of the lingerie market, with metres of flowing silk and expensive digital printing. Founded […]
Disclosure: The products shown below were received as review samples. All opinions are my own. As a plus size fashion designer, I often ask my community what they would like me to design. One of the most common responses is thigh highs that fit plus bodies. I always said if I had the ability to make hosiery, it would be a million dollar idea. I didn’t think thigh highs that […]
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. In late February, I attended my first CURVEXPO New York to report on trends for plus size lingerie. Previously, I’ve attended CURVEXPO Las Vegas and other major retail tradeshows as a buyer. Therefore, I was familiar with what to expect as a plus size woman: lots of pretty things not made in my size. Armed with that awareness, I set out to find […]
