Eve's Disclosure Sexy Healthy Undies

New Launch:  

Eve’s Disclosure creates sexy AND healthy undies using IONIC+™ antimicrobial technology featuring the natural powers of silver to provide odor protection, combined with TransDRY® technology to keep you cooler and dry faster. 

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Comfortable Coobie Seamless Bras

Apparel Search would like to introduce you to the bra nobody will be tossing on International Women's Day, Coobie Seamless Bras! It's hands down one of the most comfortable bras ever worn. When you think about it, your bras are some of the most worn items in your wardrobe. If you’re going to spend that much time wearing anything, it darned well better be comfortable!

That’s part of the beauty of the Coobie Seamless Bra – a bra so insanely comfy you’ll never want to take it off. 

Take a look at the sexy styles: 

Scoop neck: Versatile style looks great under everything. Comes with removable padding and adjustable, removable straps for lots of clothing styles. One size fits nearly everybody. It comes in a full size too.

Lace Bralette: Ever so comfortable, with a feminine touch of stretch lace. Available in S, M, L.

V-neck with Lace: Take the plunge with this option. Great with low cut sweaters and dresses. Comes in several color options with a hint of lace.

Madalynne Intimates Collection 2018

Marking the one-year anniversary of the successful sell-out debut collection, Madalynne Intimates -- an up-and-coming lingerie and loungewear brand made in the USA -- is introducing the newest line of bralettes, underwear and bodysuits. Madalynne Intimates are available at Anthropologie.com, Madalynne.com and select boutiques nationwide.

The new line includes:

• Nina - soft lace racerback, halter bralette and undie
• Barrett - fully lined basic bralette and cheeky undie
• Macie - ruffle bralette and ruffle cheeky undie
• Serena - off the shoulder long sleeve lace bodysuit with flared sleeves

...And more!

kathy ireland Intimates & Sleepwear License

kathy ireland® Worldwide and PPI Apparel Group are extending their partnership for kathy ireland® Intimates & Sleepwear through 2023, it was announced by Mr. Abe Hanan, Partner of New York-based PPI Apparel Group.

PPI Apparel Group first debuted the kathy ireland® Intimates & Sleepwear collection in Spring 2012. The two companies are now celebrating the $100 million sales benchmark. "We were thrilled to be awarded with the exclusive license for kathy ireland® Intimates & Sleepwear several years ago," says Mr. Hanan. "We knew then that a partnership with kiWW®, one of the most successful brands in the world, presented a tremendous and unique opportunity for our company. Our sales projections were doubled and we are now celebrating a major milestone. We are even more thrilled to be able to share this success with Kathy and her exceptionally talented team at kiWW®," he adds.

"Abe, Joey, and Mr. Morris Hanan are three of the most extraordinary leaders and executives we've ever met. The Hanan Family had the courage to return our brand to fashion after our success in the home industry," says Kathy, kiWW's CEO & Chief Designer who this year graced the cover of Forbes Magazine for the second time as one of America's 50 most successful self-made women. "Many, many years ago our apparel was sold at the discount channel. When we decided to reset apparel, after enormous success in home... all the king's horses and all the king's men said our apparel couldn't move forward... but the Hanan's obviously could. Their extraordinary design team, in concert with our Global Creative Director, are making miraculous things happen. We are outselling so many leading intimate apparel brands. Our on-trend design work, in-stock positioning and customer connection has more powerful results than expensive, ubiquitous advertising. Our sales and margins are excellent... and sales and margins are the bottom lines, after all. Aren't they? Congratulations Abe, Joey, Mr. Morris Hanan and every team member at PPI! We started as a business, and became a business family."

The kathy ireland® Intimates & Sleepwear collection includes functional, sophisticated, fashion-forward and on-trend bras, panties, shapewear and sleepwear. The new upcoming collections will see expansion in girls and the launch of underwear for men, I'M1.

About PPI Apparel Group

PPI Apparel Group products are currently being sold in over 35,000 retail locations throughout the US and Canada and abroad. Their primary corporate focus has been fashion intimates, shapewear and sleepwear for the junior, missy and full figure market. They offer their expertise through a vast array of licensed properties and additionally are a premier source for private label product to many retailers.

About kathy ireland® Worldwide

Founded in 1993, the kathy ireland® Worldwide brand, celebrates a lifestyle. The missions of "...solutions for families, especially busy moms™," "...solutions for people in love™," and "...solutions for people in business™," translate to all kiWW® collections, including: fashion, fine jewelry, intimate apparel, skincare, accessories, weddings, home, office and more. kiWW's unique capability to design and translate fashion trends for all markets and price points allows it to develop product for a wide variety of customer tastes. Listed as the 25th most powerful brand globally by License Global Magazine, with annual merchandise sales of $2.6 billion, according to Forbes Magazine, the success of kathy ireland® Worldwide is the result of teamwork and dedication. Kathy has graced the cover of Forbes Magazine twice (2012, 2016) and according to Fairchild Publications, Kathy Ireland is one of the 50 most influential people in fashion.

Kathy and kiWW® support many non-profits including: YWCA Greater Los Angeles for which she is an Ambassador, Dream Foundation, Providence Educational Foundation, 911 for Kids/AEF, and the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Kathy was recently named an Ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.

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The Intimate Apparel Journal July 2016

The Intimate Apparel Journal announced the launch of its July 2016 issue. The main focus of the journal is to provide information on the technical, supply chain and sustainability issues that affect the industry.  Here is a brief example, of what you can find.

IAJ's mission is to make the journal an invaluable tool for the intimate apparel industry for learning, training, sharing and assisting one another.

IAJ is issued 4 times a year, and is available in two versions: flip page and pdf. It is also distributed to select educational institutions for the use of students of fashion design and production.

 

The July 2016 issue of IAJ includes the following articles and much more: 

• From Prints to Pixels by Luis Paredes
   Through Luis's writing we learn that he started in journalism and that his motto is"inform and inspire." I hope we can work closely with him in the future and carry more of his fashion reports and well-reported stories. 

• Minimiser Bras by David Morris
   What constitutes a minimizer bra? It creates an effect that can reduce the full breast measurement by 1". It's unusual to have this information, especially since the bra is only available in the U.S. and UK, and only carried by major brands. 

• Simone's Room with a View: AW2017/2018 Preview of Lingerie Trends and Directions by Simone Gerschitzka
   This is the time of year when designers make their forecast trends and colors for Autumn/Winter of 2017. Simone's suggestions can be used as a reference for those who are studying design since it's quite informative. 

• Pattern Drafting with Adobe Illustrator by Hannah Sharples
   Adobe Illustrator is a tool widely used by design professionals. Hannah shows us the first step by constructing a detailed measurement chart by flat measuring the sample.  

• Country Report: Indonesia by Andrew Sia
   Indonesia is next in our continuing series. Indonesia has a population of 255 million and the highest GDP among the ASEAN countries. It has the largest pool of young labor, which will be helpful for the country in developing its manufacturing industry.

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Intimate Apparel Market Week Dates

The Underfashion Club (UFC) is pleased to announce that it will now be responsible for setting the market week calendar and has set the dates for the next three years.  

“Taking responsibility for setting market week dates is a highly positive initiative for the UFC.  They have become an organization that is relied on for networking, ideas, information, and supporting the future of the industry with student scholarships, grants and internships.  This is yet another way they are able to further support and engage their members and the intimate apparel marketplace,” says Victor Vega, president of the Underfashion Club.

Intimate Apparel Market Week Dates are as follows:

2016

February             February 1 – 5

May                       May 2 – 6

August                  August 1 – 5

November          October 31 – November 4

 

2017

February             January 30 - February 3

May                       May 1 – 5

August                  July 31 - August 4

November          October 30 – November 3

 

2018

February             February 5 - February 9                

May                       April 30 – May 4

August                 July 30 - August 3

November          October 29 – November 2

About The Underfashion Club

The Underfashion Club is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization established to provide Intimate Apparel Industry leaders with a forum to exchange information and ideas, and support the Intimate Apparel market as a vital aspect of the fashion industry through its ongoing commitment to support the education of new talent. 

For additional information, please contact the Underfashion Club at 845.758.6405, underfashionclub@frontiernet.net or visit www.underfashionclub.org. 

Please consult with them as dates are subject to change without prior notice.

Interfilière Lingerie Trade Shows

Interfilière is an important international rendezvous for lingerie and swimwear materials and accessories.

The trade shows take place in New York, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Lyon.

Interfilière is the proven platform for making contacts and doing business. It’s the place where many professionals in the international lingerie and beachwear markets come together.  The fashion industry trade show is an incubator for progressive thinking and an accelerator for trends in the intimate apparel and swimwear market. Interfilière explains what consumers want and anticipates evolutions in growth regarding these key markets.

The trade show is also a place for ready-to-wear and haute couture professionals to find inspiration.  More than ever before, it’s the reflection of a constantly changing international market that’s driven by innovation and performance.  This clothing industry trade show satisfying visitors’ and exhibitors’ needs to stay informed and be as visible as possible in the market.

Salon International de la Lingerie, is in synch with the reality of the profession and in synergy with Interfilière Paris which provides constant, solid value, as proven by its loyal following of the market’s most influential players.

Learn more about fashion trade shows in the trade show directory section.

Pink Lingerie for October 2015

So pink October - for an October pink!  Perfect under garments for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

A multitude of pink thoughts for all those who are fighting on a daily basis and that all women take care of themselves and their breasts.

CHERISH
Pétale de rose!

CHERISH - Spacer Bra et Tanga

MARQUISE

En rose framboise.

Chemise

MARQUISE - Combinaison

 MARQUISE - Classic Bra - Brief

MARQUISE - Balconnet - Shorty

MARQUISE - Plunge Push Up Bra - Tanga

Find more at Wacoal.

In this blog post you will find a photograph of a chemise.  Do you know the difference between a chemise and camisole?

Ultimate Side Smoother

The beauty and slimming solutions from Wacoal.

The effects of lifting Wacoal

Smooth silhouette and tapered end up in seconds, are the tricks developed by Wacoal products.
The latest innovation of Wacoal is The Ultimate Side Smoother.

More than a bra, The Ultimate Side Smoother is a bra solution. It fades gracefully small unsightly creases that are visible on a women's arms and let themselves reveal when she puts on a dress or a shirt tight to the body, and then she begins to despair.
When we discover The Ultimate Side Smoother, one is immediately captivated by her look: Welcoming caps, soft and deep for generous breasts, in between the cups and between the cups and back, an unexpected crossover design responsible the ruthless efficiency of this magical bra.
Just tried, we realize the lifting effect of this beautiful bra. The breast is placed perfectly centered. And underarms, the cross effect of micro-fiber releases the birth of the arm while blurring the curves of our small beads.

You'll love it!

Wear it with an invisible panties or panty girdle also high design and effect guaranteed facelift over the curves of the hips, stomach and bulging buttocks. 

See more bras and lingerie from Wacoal here on the Fashion Blog.  You can also visit the Wacoal website for more.

Leonisa, a Colombian shapewear and intimates company, has seen impressive retail success in the U.S. as more and more customers are discovering their innovative fabric technology.

Leonisa's one-piece swimwear are flying off the shelves because of its exclusive three levels of control.  Its shapewear for men and women are also becoming a top seller.  The new arm shapers and full PowerSlim body suits smooth lines, hug curves, and are made of light and breathable fabrics—perfect for the summer months. 

For 60 years, Leonisa’s designs and fabric have continually increased in innovation and quality, setting them apart as a leader in the shapewear and apparel industry. 

Learn more about the clothing industry in Colombia here on Apparel Search.

Intimate Apparel Journal Launch

The March 2015 issue of the Intimate Apparel Journal has launched.  Created to serve the unique intimates industry. The main focus of this issue is to provide information on the technical, supply chain and sustainability issues that affect the industry.

Their mission is to make the IAJ an invaluable tool for the intimate apparel industry for learning, training, sharing and assisting one another.  They strongly encourage volunteers to come forward with their ideas so that they can add more "spark" as they go along!

The March 2015 issue features the following articles and much more:

The Intimate Apparel Landscape in the United States - Click Schtick
How e-commerce, including mobile commerce, is coming to represent a larger portion of Intimate Apparel sales each year with exponential growth.
 

Professional Development Certificate Program at FIT 

A summary of intimate apparel courses offered by the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies/Professional Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Men's Underwear 

The history of men's underwear, the rise of closer fitting underwear, the industry's ability to improve the fit of underwear to a variety of male forms, and how to draft stretch cotton trunks, briefs, and boxers.

Swimwear: Exploring Prints, Patterns & Embellishments

The swimwear trends for SS'15 predict bold exciting prints with an element of luxe. Heavy embellishment and striking prints adorn intricate swimwear garments, featuring complex pattern shapes and explorative construction.

Book Report - Contemporary Lingerie Design

There are 30 designers/brands contained in this book. The book's author, Katie Dominy, did a very good job of compiling information for each of them!

About The Intimate Apparel Journal

The Intimate Apparel Journal is your go-to source for the latest in intimate apparel fashion design, engineering and construction methods - available by subscription, six issues per year. The focus of the journal is mainstream fashion and support lingerie, bras, briefs, controlwear, and basques. Also featured are investigations and "how-to" advisories for all garments that "touch the skin" especially swimwear, soft lingerie and specialist garments for maternity, mastectomy, and sportswear.

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Wacoal Lingerie for 2015

Wacoal has imagined for the halcyon days of 2015 will have lingerie that is both glamorous and easy to wear everyday.

You will find the Look Book, for WACOAL PE 2015 below.

Enjoy WACOAL PE 2015.

To one and all, have a very nice December and have beautiful holidays.

View more about Wacoal here on Apparel Search.

Wacoal Lingerie Automne-Hiver

The Grand Reveal Wacoal: The Evening at the Grand Palais

Autumn-Winter Collections for 2014/15

You can learn more about Walcoal and also visit the Wacoal USA website at http://www.wacoal-america.com/

The time is always right to feel good and look good.  Look great for the new year with Wacoal intimates.

Don't you just adore the Wacoal Printemps Eté 2015 - Look Book et Visuels.

Intimate Apparel and Swimwear Forms from AlvaForm

Alvanon, Inc. (The Apparel Fit Expert) will showcase its latest academic  fit and sizing tools  at the International Textile and Apparel Association ITAA’s 2014 Annual Conference, Hilton Charlotte Center City.  Alvanon, an ITAA supporter and sponsor of the organization’s Creative Design Awards, will exhibit November 13 – 16. Attendees will have the opportunity to review Alvanon’s  new  Intimate/Swim AlvaForm and Half-Scale AlvaForm, along with its industry standard ASTM Missy Curvy AlvaForm and AlvaBlock pattern set.

 At the show, Alvanon will raffle off Half-Scale AlvaForms and sell them at a  Special ITAA Price available only on site. As an ITAA Award Sponsor, Alvanon will provide premium AlvaForms to the organization’s Creative Design undergraduate and graduate winners.  Next year, Alvanon will additionally sponsor the ITAA Research Award, as well. Call for entries will be announced shortly after the conference.

The Intimate/Swim AlvaForm

The Alvanon Intimate/Swim AlvaForm technical fit mannequin mimics the fit of lingerie and swimwear on real women, enabling designers, manufacturers and retailers to create and market intimate apparel and swimwear that fits more women more consistently, while achieving greater comfort and customer satisfaction.

The Intimate/Swim AlvaForm helps designers achieve more realistic fittings of compression wear fabrics. It is 15% softer than Alvanon’s standard soft mannequins.

The Half Scale AlvaForm

Alvanon’s Half-Scale AlvaForm is used by schools, students, patternmakers and others looking to practice draping and scaling, make precise measurement lines on a realistic body shape  and accurately create patterns on a small scale. The space-saving mannequin is shaped in a torso form style and is cut at mid-thigh for the added ability to create bottoms.  It comes with a portable hanging stand.

The Industry Standard AlvaForm Collections

Based on thousands of body scans, Alvanon’s regionally based standard AlvaForm series accurately and realistically represent a vast range of target demographics. Each standard form series have been developed in relation to each other as a size range so that the customer can choose the form that is closest to their requirements whether as a base sample size or jump size for garment evaluation. This option is equally popular among global and region specific brands of various sizes and industries.

The AlvaBlock

Alvanon’s AlvaBlocks are base level blocks created specifically for AlvaForms. These pattern templates address key parameters that ensure garments are perfectly balanced and technically well-fitted. Bad fit is the primary reason why developmental samples are rejected. During the product development process, the AlvaBlock is used as the basis to create the best fitting style pattern for the AlvaForm. The AlvaForm is used as the fit standard for sample evaluation. AlvaBlocks ensure your vendor base has the right tools to create accurate fit samples the first time, resulting in a shortened product development time.

The fashion industries pattern makers and fit technicians are going to be very happy.

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The Grand Reveal Wacoal: The Evening at the Grand Palais

It is in the historical structure of the Grand Palais that took place The Grand Reveal Wacoal. Cherry blossoms took place in the vast hall of the Mini-Palais. 

Mr. Yuzo Ide, CEO of Wacoal Holdings Corps. announced the creation of Wacoal Europe Limited which will take effect in January 2015, and the appointment of Ms. Tracy Lewis as CEO.

The parade followed under the majestic columns of the terrace of the Grand Palais with the newest collections Wacoal brand for summer 2015. Decked Kimonos silk bright colors and flowery, the flagship lines of the brand attracted by the beautiful lace, elegant details and colors ranging from the most dynamic tangy soft and luxurious tones. 

The evening was hosted by prolonged pretty scenography with different brands. The models took the pose in the alcoves reflecting different universe of brands Fantasie, Freya, Elomi, Huit. DJ Nicolas Ullmann assured the soundscape of the Evening giving his whole dimension to this place sublime witness to this exceptional ad.

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