When I started she and reverie, I knew I wanted to work with factories in New York City because it’s the easiest way for a Brooklyn-based independent apparel line to start production. There are so many benefits to manufacturing locally for indie designers. We can go to the factory in person and make sure a garment is being sewn to our quality specifications; minimum orders are relatively low; and generally, there’s only […]
It’s time for another Why do Lingerie Retailers…? feature, and this one asks the ever-popular question “Why do things cost what they cost?” If you’ve ever wondered what goes into the price of your favorite lingerie brands, Catherine (of Kiss Me Deadly fame) is here to explain: My heart sank when Treacle asked me to put in something about prices, because that’s a 10,000 word essay in itself. So, I’ll […]
