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A brand born from a need

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mike Chaiken

Lingerie brand La Plantureuse (http://laplantureuse.com) was born from a need. Its founder, Amanda Henson, spent her life struggling to find a bra that fit. After years of embarrassment, shame, and […]

For the real women out there

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Real women got their dues at the b tempt’d by Wacoal fashion show during Paraiso Miami Swim Week on June 10. As part of the Curve […]

Pretty and edgy from Mapale

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Mapale lingerie joined the Curve takeover of Paraiso Miami Swim Week on June 10 with a pretty and slightly edgy collection that catered to a variety […]

Chantelle X takes on Miami

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Parisian lingerie brand Chantelle X bought its collection of gorgeous garments to Miami as Curve, which puts on lingerie trade shows across the globe, presented its […]

Elila and the curvy woman

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At Curve New York in late July, early August at Spring Studios in New York City, the rise of the curvy woman was clearly evident on […]

Influencer Nikole Marie and the rise of the curvy model

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Nikole Marie is a social influencer. She also is a curvy model. At Curve New York, a trade show that caters to the lingerie and swimwear […]

Curve New York: Shapellx and the evolution of lingerie for the curvy woman

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Curve New York, a trade show that caters to the lingerie and swimwear market, returned with gusto to New York City’s Spring Studios from July 31-Aug. […]

The biggest trend in lingerie at Curve? Back to business

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The biggest trend at Curve New York on July 31 wasn’t about lingerie or swimwear. Mind you, there was plenty of that. After all, it was […]

Get a perfect bra fit at education event June 19

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

Filly Rose Intimates, a Cheshire, Conn-based online boutique for intimate apparel, is holding a Bra-Ducation Brunch at The Hive in Naugatuck on Saturday, June 19 from 11-2pm, to teach and […]

Women seeking harmony, refuge in fashion for fall/ winter

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Vaccines for COVID-19 are available and mandates to wear masks in public places have been rolled back. But lingerie and intimates designers and manufacturers believe customers […]

Bras to support environment, women in need

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Tapping into the spirit of sustainability and social justice that has been trending in the fashion industry, Woodbury, Conn. business Filly Rose is holding a used […]

Sports bras shake up lingerie industry

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN The ground is quivering beneath the metaphorical feet of the traditional bra industry. Experts from a recent webinar about the future of bras, hosted by lingerie and […]

Conjuring up some edginess, and sustainability, with Lovecraft Intimates

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The big buzzwords in fashion are sustainability and inclusivity. And they are trends that Lovecraft Intimates has taken to heart. And the New York-based lingerie brand […]

Effleure evokes the scent of a woman

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The root of the word sensuality is “sense.” The sense of smell is the probably most subtle for stirring memories, especially memories of pleasure. Effleure (effleure.com), […]

Demery Jayne: Lingerie rooted in art

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Demery Jayne comes from a family of artists. Her father paints. Her mother does interior design and creates jewelry. One sister is a painter and the […]

Consumers crave comfortable intimates in wake of COVID-19

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com COVID-19 is driving one of the key trend sentiments for lingerie and intimates in the upcoming spring-summer 2021 season. In a webinar held by CURVE Connect […]

Lingerie industry reps discuss issues of Black Lives Matter

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com After the death of George Floyd, and as protests began in cities and towns across the nation to fight systemic racism in America, many fashion houses […]

Lingerie shops navigate business during the pandemic

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com One of the selling points of visiting a specialty lingerie shop is the opportunity for one-on-one, hands on service from the staff. Looking to find the […]

Breast cancer research gets boost from calendar, models

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Middletown’s lingerie shop, Tina’s Fine Lingerie and Swimwear on Main Street has released its annual fundraising calendar. The 2020 edition of the calendar features local models […]

Who are you on Valentine’s Day? Yandy has some suggestions

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re looking for that alluring persona on Valentines Day night, and an alluring persona that reflects the thumpa-thumpa in your heart, Yandy.com has a new […]

Powering it up for the ’90s

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Let’s rocket. The big trend in fashion is flashing back to the 1990s. If you’ve been paying attention, Rachel Greene from “Friends” is the new style […]

High end style from Balmain and Victoria’s Secret

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Looking for a little high end fashion luxury and a punk rock flair with your Victoria’s Secret collection? The renowned lingerie brand recently introduced a limited […]

Priamo wakes up sleepwear to have a night on the town

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Madonna made inner wear as outer wear popular back in the 1980s helping facilitate a trend where lingerie rose from strictly undergarments to street attire. And […]

They’re still comfortable, there’s just more of Uwila Warrior to love

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Founder of Uwila Warrior lingerie Lisa Mullan has said her brand was the most comfortable underwear around. And this upcoming season, there will be more comfort […]

Nevaeh finds ‘heaven’ in Eros

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The bottoms are tops in the latest collection from Nevaeh Intimates. At the recent Lingerie Selection event in New York City, Nevaeh (“heaven, backwards) designer Melissa […]

Lingerie born from a love of art

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com First, there was art for fashion designer Jane Woolrich of the U.K. Then, there was lingerie. Woolrich was in attendance at the recent Curve NYC event […]

Mayana Geneviere: Practical, feminine, and body positive

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Nadine M. Woods of Toronto, Ontario, saw a need. Woods, who attended The Lingerie Selection at the Daylight Studios in New York City in February, saw […]

The Giving Bride reaches out to the Winter Bride

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Maggie Gillette of The Giving Bride was at this season’s The Lingerie Collection at the Daylight Studios in New York City in February to meet with […]

Latest trends in intimate wear and swimwear unveiled at Curve New York

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN Lingerie shop owners were given a peek at what designers and manufacturers have available to stock their shelves in the coming season at Curve New York at […]

The creative wellspring of Loulette Lingerie

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Finding creativity from a variety of different directions, LaTimberly Johnson of Loulette Lingerie spoke to CTFashionMag.com about her latest collection as she met with retailers at […]

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