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Intimate Insiders, Intimate Affairs and Upcoming Events

Happy New Year! For me, the New Year is a great time for reflection. Many years ago I started a habit of keeping a journal. I am not one to write in it daily; but I make it a point to pull it out in the first part of January to write out my accomplishments from the previous year and to list out my goals, hopes, dreams and initiatives for the coming year (both personal and professional.) It’s fascinating to look at what was written the previous January. Most of the time, I forget what I wrote! Usually, the goals that were set have been accomplished (in some shape or form.) And more often than not, the outcome is far better than I could have imagined! So before I get you up to speed on the upcoming “Intimate Affairs,” I’d like to reflect back on 2012.

In 2012, we saw the launch of several new independent brands including Angela Friedman, Nevaeh Intimates, Fleur du Mal, Cheeki brand and Rouge Séduire among others. Julie Sygiel re-launched the revolutionary, absorbent, leak-proof and stain-resistant underthings now known as Dear Kate. And the Empowered By You panty was launched which enables underprivileged women to spearhead their own businesses.

The lingerie blogosphere expanded to include new bloggers and other independent intimate apparel professionals including my personal new fave, Caro the Lingerie Lesbian!

In ecommerce retailing, we saw new methods of marketing and selling intimates from sites including True & Co., IntiMint, AdoreMe.com and Ampere. Ecom retailers are offering lingerie subscription services and other innovative methods of retailing.

I witnessed an increased awareness of the importance of a proper fit. There were numerous online “debates” regarding the best way to fit, vanity sizing and so on. More and more brands, manufacturers and retailers are paying closer attention to the needs specific to the full-figure and full-busted consumer. Early last year, Bare Necessities launched their sister site, Bare Plus, which is an online shopping environment dedicated to this consumer.

Several e-tailers made an attempt to answer the question of how to get a proper fit when purchasing online. HerRoom.com launched the proprietary “Know your Breasts Bra Finder” questionnaire which purports to help you discover your best bra styles. And Freshpair.com re-launched their website which now includes more personalized services such as an At-Home Bra Fit Service and a Men’s Underwear Club. Freshpair also celebrated the 10th Anniversary of National Underwear Day by hosting a one-of-a-kind “It’s Time for a Change” pop-up store experience in New York City in August.

In August of 2012, my partner Luis Paredes, publisher of The Lingerie Journal (and The Business of Pleasure,) and I launched the online collaborative community of intimate apparel professionals known as The Lingerie Alliance. The Lingerie Alliance was inspired by the Brand Affair Marketing and PR Panel Discussion we hosted during February Market 2012. The Brand Affair proved to us that there is a need for a collaborative community of lingerie professionals as well as education, information and resources. Throughout the year, we sponsored several events including NOLCHA Fashion Week’s Closing Party and the non-profit fundraisers PinkChoseMe’s BRA Day USA 2012 and Go Naked and Check Yourself. We ended the year with a fun “Festive Affair” Holiday Networking Social which represented our vision for The Lingerie Alliance. The coming year will bring more events, workshops and seminars tailored specifically for today’s intimate apparel professional and we hope to have the membership functionality for the site itself completed before Summer.

Lauren Rich of RICHPR announced that she will be launching LingerieFW in New York City in February 2013. LingerieFW will be the first fashion week dedicated to intimate apparel brands.

In late October, the northeast suffered the wrath of Hurricane Sandy which delayed the quarterly wholesale market week and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses including my friend Marla Wink’s lingerie store, Indian Summer, in Beach Haven, Long Beach Island, New Jersey. (I’m happy to report that Marla is as determined as ever to rebuild her store and is hopeful that she will re-open her doors in time for the busy Summer selling season down the shore.)

The Lingerie Collective is coming to New York City in February 2013! The boutique trade show is well-known in London for featuring British and international emerging brands with a focus on innovation and luxury.

The non-profit Underfashion Club and the Intimate Apparel Square Club continued their programs in 2012 including the FEMMY Gala last February, the H.U.G. Awards Gala in November, various other programs throughout the year and their annual Holiday parties in December. Both organizations make significant contributions to our industry and raise funds to support their respective causes.

Other charity events included Go Naked and Check Yourself which was hosted in part by Sweetest Sin Boutique in Red Bank, New Jersey and included sponsors LELO and The Lingerie Alliance.

Overall, 2012 was a year full of growth and advancements. I am motivated by the forward movement in our industry and look forward to seeing further progress throughout 2013. I wish all of you the best of health, happiness, a sense of well-being, success and prosperity in your professional lives and in your personal endeavors.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming “Intimate Affairs” which are taking place here in the USA and around the World:

The Lingerie Collective in London- January 13^th – 15^th, 2013

Salon International de la Lingerie and Interfiliere in Paris- January 19^th – 21^st, 2013

Pure London in London- February 10^th – 12^th, 2013

Moda Lingerie and Swimwear in Birmingham- February 17^th – 19^th, 2013

Curve NV in Las Vegas- February 18^th – 19^th, 2013

Lingerie Fashion Week (LingerieFW) in New York- February 22^nd – 23^rd, 2013

The Lingerie Collective in New York- February 24^th – 26^th, 2013

Curve NY in New York- February 24^th – 26^th, 2013

INDX Intimate Apparel Show in the UK- March 19^th – 21^st, 2013

China Sourcing Fair in Hong Kong- April 27^th – 30^th, 2013

As seen on LingerieBriefs.com

Tags: 2012, Adore Me, Ampere, Angela Friedman, Angie Courtney, At Home Bra Fit, Bare Necessities, Bare Plus, Brand Affair, Cheeki brand, Curve, CurvExpo, Dear Kate, Empowered by You, Fleur du Mal, Freshpair, Go Naked and Check Yourself, Goals, HerRoom.com, Indian Summer, Interfiliere, Intimate Affair, Intimate Apparel Square Club, intiMINT, Julie Sygiel, Lauren Rich, Lingerie, LingerieFW, Luis Paredes, Marla Wink, National Underwear Day, Nevaeh Intimates, New Year, Nolcha Fashion Week, PinkChoseMe, RichPR, Rouge Seduire, Salon International de la Lingerie, Services, Subscription, Sweetest Sin Boutique, The HUG Award, The Lingerie Alliance, The Lingerie Collective, The Lingerie Journal, The Lingerie Lesbian, Trade Shows, True & Co., Underfashion Club, underwear, Year in Review

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Categories Bra, Bra Fitting, Charity Event, Designers & Brands, Event Report, Independent Lingerie Designer, Intimate Affair, Intimate Apparel Industry News, Intimate Insider, Intimate Insight, Moira's Commentary, Trade Show, Upcoming Events, Wholesale Lingerie
Author Moira Nelson

Intimate Insiders, Intimate Affairs and Upcoming Events

20 Aug

Last week was a helluva week for me. I was supposed to fly to Milwaukee for an appointment on Tuesday- in and out in one day. However, due to flight delays and cancelled flights, I ended up stuck in Milwaukee through Thursday (why couldn’t I get stuck in a city like Paris or Rome???) After finally returning to the East Coast, I decided I needed a little R&R. I went down the shore to spend a few days with my parents who live in Barnegat, NJ (just inland from Long Beach Island.) Quality time with family never fails to cure the effects of the “woe is me” syndrome.

INDIAN SUMMER, Beach Haven, Long Beach Island.

Of course, even while on vacation, I inevitably find myself drawn to the closest lingerie boutiques. This time, it was Indian Summer in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island, NJ. The owner, Marla Wink, is quite proud of her assortment…and she should be! Who would think a bustling beach town with very few year-round residents would need a bra shop? Before entering, I assumed she would only be carrying casual lingerie that caters to the tourists that browse the myriad shops along Bay Avenue looking to score an LBI logo sweatshirt or a pair of flip-flops. Nonetheless, I was dead wrong! Indian Summer has a wide assortment of bras from 28-48 band and from AA to K cup. She carries quality brands such as Wacoal, Chantelle, Eveden brands Fantasie, Freya and Elomi, Panache and Harlequin, and newcomer Curvy Kate. A full-busted gal like me was in bra heaven. In addition, she has cozy PJ sets and robes from the likes of PJ Salvage and luxurious lingerie from brands such as In Bloom and Jonquil. The best part? Bra-sized swimwear from Freya, Fantasie, Huit, Panache and Anita among others. It was definitely worth the trip!

This Tuesday, August 21^st, CLO Intimo is hosting a Summer Sample Sale at the Archstone in Murray Hill from 5-10pm. Sip champagne and nibble on strawberries while browsing the last of the CLO Summer styles as well as the unique jewelry designs of Rebecka Froberg.

Leading lingerie trade show CURVENV runs from August 21^st through the 23^rd at The Venetian in Las Vegas. Guests can still register at www.curvexpo.com.

Freshpair, the world’s leading internet retailer for men’s underwear and women’s lingerie needs, is celebrating the 10^th Anniversary of National Underwear Day this week. Freshpair will unveil its one-of-a-kind “It’s Time for a Change” pop-up store in New York City on Wednesday. Everyone is invited to 315 W. 57^th Street in Manhattan, August 22^nd and 23^rd, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The pop-up store will provide guests with an “experience” including free underwear from the event’s title sponsors—Calvin Klein, Wacoal, Leonisa, Emporio Armani, 2xist, C-IN2, Rated M, and others—as well as demonstrations of Freshpair’s signature At Home Bra Fitting and Men’s Underwear Club services, advice from style gurus, exclusive specials and giveaways, and a walk through model alley where New York’s top models will be showing off the latest underwear looks. The “It’s Time for a Change” campaign represents a lot for this company which recently went through a rebranding. Check out Freshpair’s new look and unique services which were developed to provide a personalized customer experience at: www.freshpair.com

Fashion’s Night Out is scheduled for September 6th. I will be spending the evening with Bethenny Frankel at Macy’s Herald Square. Want in on the fun? You can win a chance to walk the Skinnygirl Smoothers n’ Shapers Fashion Show at FNO. Bethenny says, “When I created Skinnygirl Smoothers n’ Shapers, I wanted a sensible solution without compromising fashion. I made sure that Skinnygirl Shapewear was made for real women. It’s the shapewear that you want people to see. That’s why, for Fashion’s Night Out, we’re celebrating with a fashion show that showcases women of all different shapes and sizes feeling confident and sexy in their Skinnygirl Shapewear.” Three lucky ladies will be chosen to walk in the Skinnygirl Solutions “Real Woman” Fashion Show, taking place at Macy’s Herald Square on Thursday, September 6th. Winners will get to keep the shapewear that they walk in and will receive a styling session with a Macy’s fashion expert prior to the show. Plus, Bethenny will be emceeing the event so the winners will get to meet the “queen of too much information!!” Entries are due no later than Wednesday, August 22^nd. For details: http://www.bethenny.com/post/bethenny-frankel-skinnygirl-shapewear-contest-celebrate-fashions-night-out-with-me

“parfait” n. or adj. meaning, “perfect” in French

Leading lingerie brands Affinitas & Parfait have recently launched “The Parfait Stylist,” a nationwide search for a budding stylist to style their upcoming campaign in L.A. this Fall. Contestants must prove their styling skills using Polyvore and then via a “Style-off” video for a chance to win a $1500 cash prize, $1000 worth of Affinitas & Parfait lingerie courtesy of Ladymate.com and round-trip airfare & hotel stay in Los Angeles, CA this November to style the brand’s next campaign! To enter, contestants must submit initial entries by August 31st at this link: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitasIntimates/app_475782395767493.

Final winner will be selected by Affinitas & Parfait along with Guest Judges, Treacle Tart, The Lingerie Addict www.thelingerieaddict.com & Miriam Hernandez, The Lingerie Stylist www.thelingeriestylist.com. This is a very exciting & unique opportunity for aspiring fashion stylists.

The International Lingerie Show (ILS) runs September 10^th through the 12^th at the RIO in Las Vegas. The ILS trade show leans towards the sexy/adult side of our industry. For more information, go to: www.lvlingerieshow.com.

Got Insight? Having an Intimate Affair? Let us know! Everyone can be an Intimate Insider!

As seen on LingerieBriefs.com

Tags: Affinitas, Beach Haven NJ, Bethenny Frankel, Bra Fitting, Bra Sized Swimwear, Bras, CLO Intimo, Contest, Curve, CURVENV, CurvExpo, Fashion's Night Out, FNO, Freshpair, Full Busted brands, Giveaway, ILS, Indian Summer, International Lingerie Show, Macy's Herald Square, National Underwear Day 2012, Parfait by Affinitas, Pop Up Shop, Runway Show, sample sale, Skinnygirl, Skinnygirl Smoothers n' Shapers, Skinnygirl Solutions, Stylist, The Parfait Stylist, trade show

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Categories Celebrity Brand, Intimate Affair, Intimate Apparel Business, Intimate Apparel Industry News, Intimate Insight, Lingerie News, Lingerie Sales, Moira's Commentary, Retail Lingerie, Shapewear, Specials and Giveaways, Swimwear, Trade Show, Upcoming Events
Author Moira Nelson

Intimate Insiders, Intimate Affairs and Upcoming Events

31 Jul

I don’t know about you guys… But I’m extremely busy for the next three weeks. The wholesale market is underway… I have dozens of appointments over the next three weeks and my evenings and weekends are booked solid with other lingerie related events and parties! Here’s a quick rundown of the happenings in the biz….

Tonight, Fruit of the Loom is throwing a party to celebrate August Market and to unveil their new FOTL, Inc. showroom on Broadway in NYC. Guests will be treated to cocktails, light fare, music and more.

The Intimate Apparel Council is gathering together for their next event at the Union League Club in NYC on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Marshal Cohen, Chief Industry Analyst of The NPD Group, will present “50 Shades of Intimates” as he discusses trends impacting our industry. The event is free for members of the Intimate Apparel Council (and their employees.) The Intimate Apparel Council is a division of the American Apparel and Footwear Association.

The Lingerie Alliance Launch Party and Lingerie Fashion Show is this Saturday, August 4^th! The Intimate Affair will introduce industry leaders, buyers, media and press to the online collaborative community of intimate apparel professionals created by me and my partner, Luis Paredes. The Fashion Show will feature SS13 collections from Affinitas & Parfait as well as the imaginative designs of independent brands Angela Friedman, Clare Bare Eco Intimates, Dirty Dolls Lingerie, Nevaeh Intimates, Ombrato and With Love Lingerie. Buyers and Media/Press are welcome to attend the Intimate Affair or they can register to view the designer collections during Market Week. Affinitas & Parfait will be exhibiting at CurvExpo from August 5^th through the 7^th while the five emerging, independent labels will be showing their lines at the Lingerie Journal Designer Showcase from August 5^th through August 8^th at the AKA Hotel, Times Square, NYC. The Showcase gives buyers the opportunity to meet one-on-one with designers in a relaxed setting. Buyers looking for innovative, new collections can pre-register for the Designer Showcase at: http://lingeriedesignershowcase.com/attendee-registration/

The bi-annual Lingerie Trade Shows CURVENY and The Lingerie Journal Designer Showcase kick-off here in NYC on Sunday, August 5th. And then, CURVELV takes place a few weeks later in Las Vegas.

The Best of Intima’s Best Shop Awards will be held in the Penthouse at 230 Fifth Ave on August 5^th.

On Monday, August 6^th, our very own Ellen Lewis (my mentor and founder of Lingerie Briefs) and none other than the fabulous Lingerie Goddess & Sensuality Stylist Margaret Shrum are primary speakers at an event being held at the CURVENY trade show… The Event called “The Yin and Yang of Lingerie” is presented by LELO and focuses on the margin potential of merchandising pleasure objects in a specialty store setting. With a strong emphasis on a woman’s confidence and mental and physical health, this seminar will demonstrate how LELO takes the business of pleasure from the back room to the bottom line with style and class within specialty shops.

That same night, CURVENY presents The So Curve Fashion Show featuring dancers who have performed with the original Crazy Horse Paris dance ensemble. Participating brands include Affinitas, Fantasie and Freya, Hanky Panky, LOU Paris, Simone Perele and Wacoal among others. Individuals registered to attend CurvExpo in NYC can sign up for various events taking place during CURVENY at: http://www.curvexpo.com/new-york/events-to-attend

On Tuesday, August 7^th, the Underfashion Club is hosting “A Paris Report” to be presented by Mayouri Sengchanh of Carlin International. The Intimate Affair will feature a report on the MODE City and Interfiliere Trade Shows as well as highlights of the SS14 Season.

On Wednesday, August 8^th, the gals from ILOVEAGOOD are hosting Chantelle’s Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Preview. The Intimate Affair is being held at the brand’s NY Showroom on Madison Ave and will include cocktails, professional bra fittings and gift bags! Oooo La La!

In other news, lingerie and accessories boutique Linger in Spring Lake, NJ is going out of business. You have only a few weeks left to score a few bargains on some fabulous European brands.

Some of you lady bloggers may be interested in attending the 8^th Annual BlogHer Conference being held here in NYC August 2^nd through the 4^th. For more details, go to: http://www.blogher.com/conferences

And, Sanctuary Clothing recently announced a partnership with Los Angeles based lingerie design and manufacturing house, ESP Group, Ltd. to produce and distribute a new intimates collection, Sanctuary Femme. The new line will officially launch at CURVELV in August.

Got Insight? Having an Intimate Affair? Let us know! Everyone can be an Intimate Insider!

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Tags: Affinitas Intimates, American Apparel and Footwear Association, Angela Friedman, Best of Intima, Best Shop Awards, BlogHER, Chantelle, Clare Bare, Clare Herron, Corsets, Courtney Newman, Crazy Horse Paris, Curve, CURVELV, CurveNY, CurvExpo, Dirty Dolls Lingerie, Eco Friendly Intimates, Ellen Lewis, Erica Paul, FOTL Inc., Fruit of the Loom, ILOVEAGOOD, Interfiliere, Intimate Affair, Intimate Apparel, Intimate Apparel Council, Lelo, Lingerie, Lingerie Briefs, Loungewear, Margaret Shrum, Marshal Cohen, Melissa Franchi, Mode City, Nevaeh Intimates, NPD Group, Ombrato, Parfait by Affinitas, Paris, Pleasure Objects, Press Preview, Sanctuary, Sleepwear, The Lingerie Alliance, The Lingerie Designer Showcase, The Lingerie Goddess, The Lingerie Journal, trade show, Underfashion Club, With Love Lingerie

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Categories Designers & Brands, Event Report, Fashion, Independent Lingerie Designer, Intimate Affair, Intimate Apparel Industry News, Intimate Insight, Lingerie News, Moira's Commentary, Trade Show, Upcoming Events
Author Moira Nelson

Intimate Insiders, Intimate Affairs and Upcoming Events

24 Jul

It’s a very busy time of year for the Lingerie biz. We’ve hardly recovered from the jetlag resulting from trips to MODE CITY in Paris and other European buying trips earlier this month. And now we’re headed straight into the busiest few weeks of the year.

Speaking of Europe, I’ve had the privilege of seeing a few SS13 Trend Reports over the past few weeks. Most of these reports are proprietary, but I’ve got two words for you—floral and coral! Yes, Tangerine Tango is here to stay….at least for a little while longer. Although, it looks like it will be used more as an accent color than a primary color. And designers are playing with the intensity of the color a bit. In general, the trends are ultra-feminine…. Simply, pretty! The bold, bright floral prints coming in Spring are fabulous….

Next week is the wholesale Market Week here in New York City. Buyers from major retailers come in from around the country to meet with their current vendors and to meet-and-greet with potential new vendors. The focus will be on wrapping up SS13 buys and previewing Back-to-School and Fall 13 assortments. That is followed by the bi-annual Lingerie Trade Shows CURVENY and The Lingerie Journal Designer Showcase here in NYC. And then, CURVELV takes place a few weeks later in Las Vegas. In addition to the Market appointments, buyers and brands are busy attending various other industry related events such as The Best of Intima’s Best Shop Awards on August 5^th.

And of course, no one wants to miss The Lingerie Alliance Launch Party and Lingerie Fashion Show on Saturday, August 4^th! The Intimate Affair will introduce industry leaders, buyers, media and press to the online collaborative community of intimate apparel professionals created by me and my partner, Luis Paredes. The Fashion Show will feature SS13 collections from Affinitas & Parfait as well as the imaginative designs of independent brands Angela Friedman, Clare Bare Eco Intimates, Dirty Dolls Lingerie, Nevaeh Intimates, Ombrato Lingerie & Sleepwear and With Love Lingerie. Buyers and Media/Press are welcome to attend the Intimate Affair or they can register to view the designer collections during Market Week. Affinitas & Parfait will be exhibiting at CurvExpo from August 5^th through the 7^th while the six emerging, independent labels will be showing their lines at the Lingerie Journal Designer Showcase from August 5^th through August 8^th at the AKA Hotel, Times Square, NYC. The Showcase gives buyers the opportunity to meet one-on-one with designers in a relaxed setting. Buyers looking for innovative, new collections can pre-register for the Designer Showcase at: http://lingeriedesignershowcase.com/attendee-registration/

REMINDER- The Intimate Apparel Square Club is having their annual Christmas in July Party at the RUSK Institute on 34^th Street and First Ave in NYC this Wednesday, July 25^th. Members of the Club and other supporters of IASC and RUSK come together to visit with the children who are suffering from life-altering illnesses or disabilities to spread some “holiday” cheer. The festive Intimate Affair brings joy to the children and warms the hearts of all those who attend. If you are interested in attending this special event or want to learn more about how you can get involved in the IASC, feel free to reach out to me.

On Tuesday, August 7^th, the Underfashion Club is hosting “A Paris Report” to be presented by Mayouri Sengchanh of Carlin International. The “Intimate Affair” will feature a report on the MODE City and Interfiliere Trade Shows as well as highlights of the SS14 Season.

Got Insight? Having an Intimate Affair? Let us know! Everyone can be an Intimate Insider!

As seen on LingerieBriefs.com

Tags: Affinitas, Angela Friedman, Back to School, Best Shop Awards, BTS, Carlin International, Clare Bare, Curve, CURVELV, CurveNY, CurvExpo, Dirty Dolls, Fall, HUG Award, IASC, Interfiliere, Intimate Affair, Intimate Apparel, Launch Party, Lingerie, lingerie fashion show, Luis Paredes, Market Week, Marshal Cohen, Mode City, Nevaeh Intimates, NPD Group, Ombrato, Pantone, Parfait by Affinitas, Paris, Rusk Institute, Salon International du Swimwear and de la Lingerie, Sleepwear, SS13, Tangerine Tango, The Best of Intima, The Intimate Apparel Council, The Intimate Apparel Square Club, The Lingerie Alliance, The Lingerie Journal Designer Showcase, Trends, Underfashion Club, Wholesale, With Love Lingerie

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Categories Charity Event, Designers & Brands, Event Report, Fashion, Independent Lingerie Designer, Intimate Affair, Intimate Apparel Business, Intimate Apparel Industry News, Intimate Insider, Intimate Insight, Lingerie News, Moira's Commentary, Trade Show, Trend Report, Upcoming Events, Wholesale Lingerie
Author Moira Nelson

Intimate Insiders, Intimate Affairs and Upcoming Events

17 Jul

I am so excited about the launch of The Lingerie Alliance! Inspired by the enthusiasm surrounding the Brand Affair Panel Discussion and Lingerie Exhibition we hosted during February market, my partner Luis Paredes, publisher of The Lingerie Journal & founder of The Lingerie Journal Designer Showcase, and I set out to create The Lingerie Alliance, an interactive, online collaborative community of professionals in the intimate apparel industry and related fields. When the site is fully developed, The Lingerie Alliance will be an exclusive, members-only platform utilizing the latest technology to create a collaborative community experience. The site will feature a searchable directory of members (by area of expertise,) as well as interactive LIVE forums and chat sessions with industry experts as well as offline workshops, panel discussions and seminars. In addition, The Lingerie Alliance will host networking socials and other special events throughout the year.

Affinitas Parfait Florence Set SS13

We are hosting an “Intimate Affair” Launch Party and SS13 Lingerie Fashion Show to celebrate our partnership and the site’s launch on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Griffin lounge and nightclub in Manhattan. The Event is sponsored by leading lingerie lines Affinitas & Parfait and takes place on the eve of the bi-annual Lingerie Market Week in NYC. Celebrity stylist and author of The Bra Book, Jené Luciani, has signed on to emcee the event.

The Fashion Show will feature SS13 collections from Affinitas & Parfait as well as the imaginative designs of independent brands Angela Friedman, Clare Bare Eco Intimates, Dirty Dolls Lingerie, Nevaeh Intimates and With Love Lingerie. Buyers and Media/Press are welcome to attend the “Intimate Affair” or they can register to view the designer collections during Market Week. Affinitas & Parfait will be exhibiting at CurvExpo from August 5^th through the 7^th while the five emerging, independent labels will be showing their lines at the Lingerie Journal Designer Showcase from August 5^th through August 8^th at the AKA Hotel, Times Square, NYC. Buyers looking for innovative, new collections can pre-register for the Designer Showcase at: http://lingeriedesignershowcase.com/attendee-registration/

Additional sponsors of the “Intimate Affair” include Jené Luciani and her well-known publication, The Bra Book, the luxury beauty and lingerie brand Naked Princess, leading lingerie publication The Lingerie Journal and the Lingerie Journal Designer Showcase, fine lingerie stylist, sensuality stylist and personal shopper, The Lingerie Goddess, boutique PR firm specializing in intimate apparel, RICHPR, the intimate apparel resource site and consulting company, Bra La Mode, and The Full Figured Chest, a marketing firm catering to lingerie pros.

Here are a few Intimate Insights for the week:

Velda Lauder Corsetiere is offering 20% Off all designs for the month of July! On the website, enter code: VLC Summer Sale 2012.

Velda Lauder Corsetiere

On Thursday, July 19^th, Decoded Fashion is hosting “Startup Showcase: Underthings Edition” in NYC. Panelists include the men’s underwear brand Flint and Tinder (considered to be the best fashion pitch in Kickstarter’s history,) the personalized online retailer Adore Me (which I discussed in last week’s column,) Julie Sygiel of Underbrella (and Sexy Period,) and a fourth “Mystery Guest Panelist” to be revealed at the Event. Decoded Fashion is a new, exclusive monthly Meet-Up group with top fashion tech startups, tech leaders, investors and influencers in the Fashion & Retail industries – curated by Lauren Indvik of Mashable and Liz Bacelar, founder of the Decoded Fashion Forum. There are only a few spots left for this particular “Intimate Affair.” Log on to register: http://www.meetup.com/Decoded-Fashion/events/69734172/

Cosabella, which is famous for its use of vibrant, cutting-edge colors, is having a Sample Sale from July 22^nd through July 24^th at 220 Lafayette Street, NYC. Select items will be available up to 60% Off!

The downtown lingerie boutique, La Petite Coquette, is hosting “Fifty Shades of Kink” on Thursday, July 26^th. The “Intimate Affair” will feature an interactive workshop presented by top kink experts, Domi Dollz. They will be touching on the many levels of kink and how it can be used to enhance your love life & your sex life! The event is limited to 25 guests so be sure to RSVP soon.

Got Insight? Having an Intimate Affair? Let us know! Everyone can be an Intimate Insider!

As seen on LingerieBriefs.com

Tags: 50 Shades of Kink, Adore Me, Affinitas & Parfait, Affinitas Intimates, Angela Friedman, Clare Bare Eco Intimates, Cosabella, Curve, CurvExpo, Decoded Fashion, Dirty Dolls Lingerie, Flint and Tinder, Intimate Affair, Jene Luciani, Julie Sygiel, Kickstarter, La Petite Coquette, lingerie fashion show, Luis Paredes, Margaret Shrum, Market Week, Mashable, Naked Princess, Nevaeh Intimates, RichPR, sample sale, The Full Figured Chest, The Lingerie Alliance, The Lingerie Goddess, The Lingerie Journal, The Lingerie Journal Designer Showcase, The Little Flirt, trade show, Underbrella, Velda Lauder Corsetiere, With Love Lingerie

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Categories Designers & Brands, Fashion, Independent Lingerie Designer, Intimate Affair, Intimate Apparel Industry News, Intimate Insider, Intimate Insight, Lingerie Sales, Moira's Commentary, Specials and Giveaways, Trade Show, Upcoming Events
Author Moira Nelson

Intimate Announcement: The Lingerie Alliance Has Launched!

12 Jul

Founded by intimate apparel professionals Moira Nelson and Luis Paredes, The Lingerie Alliance is an interactive, online collaborative community of professionals in the intimate apparel industry and related fields. When the site is fully developed, The Lingerie Alliance will be an exclusive, members-only platform utilizing the latest technology to create a collaborative community experience. The site will feature a searchable directory of members (by area of expertise,) as well as interactive LIVE forums and chat sessions with industry experts as well as offline workshops, panel discussions and seminars.

In addition, The Lingerie Alliance will host networking socials and other special events throughout the year (Intimate Affairs.) “The goal is to have all functionality fully live by Spring 2013,” says co-founder Luis Paredes. All of the site’s features will be rolled out throughout the coming months. In the meantime, Moira Nelson and Luis Paredes are hosting an “Intimate Affair” Launch Party and SS13 Lingerie Fashion Show to celebrate their partnership and the site’s launch on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Griffin lounge and nightclub in the trendy meatpacking district in Manhattan.

The Event is sponsored by the stylish yet affordable lingerie brands Affinitas & Parfait and takes place on the eve of the bi-annual Lingerie Market Week in NYC which draws designers, brands, retailers, buyers, media and press from around the World.

The Fashion Show will feature the SS13 collections of Affinitas & Parfait as well as the imaginative designs of the independent brands Angela Friedman, Clare Bare Eco Intimates, Dirty Dolls Lingerie, Nevaeh Intimates and With Love Lingerie. Celebrity stylist and author of The Bra Book, Jené Luciani, has signed on to emcee the “Intimate Affair.”

Keng Zhang, President of Affinitas commented on the partnership saying, “We are honored to support The Lingerie Alliance at their launch event and as an Alliance Leader. TLA’s goals of inspiring, innovating and empowering the lingerie industry are right in league with our own as a lingerie brand, and we couldn’t have found a better fit.”

The Griffin is the perfect venue for this event which is intended to promote a festive spirit. Designed by Marc Dizon of the boutique collective Lewis & Dizon, the Griffin is an intimate jewel box filled with fringe-lined velvet banquets, gilded tables, rose-antique mirrors, and reclaimed herringbone floors. Filigree detailing accentuates the space, and a glittering centerpiece of crystal chandeliers hanging overhead sets the cinematic mood for the room. The lingerie featured at this event will really radiate against this opulent backdrop.

Additional sponsors of the “Intimate Affair” include Jené Luciani and her well-known publication, The Bra Book, the luxury beauty and lingerie brand Naked Princess, leading lingerie publication The Lingerie Journal and the Lingerie Journal Designer Showcase, fine lingerie stylist, sensuality stylist and personal shopper, The Lingerie Goddess, boutique PR firm RICHPR which specializes in intimate apparel, the intimate apparel resource site and consulting company, Bra La Mode, and The Full Figured Chest, a marketing firm catering to lingerie pros.

Moira Nelson, co-founder of The Lingerie Alliance stated, “Collaboration is the essence of The Lingerie Alliance. Our mission is to unite lingerie professionals from all aspects of the industry to elevate the industry as a whole. We envision a diverse network of members including Retailers, Buyers, Brands, Retail Store Owners, Independent Lingerie Designers, Wholesale Manufacturers, Press/Media, Suppliers and so on. If you do business in the intimate apparel industry, you are welcome to join the Alliance!”

Buyers and Media/Press are welcome to attend the “Intimate Affair” or they can register to view the designer collections during Market Week. Affinitas & Parfait will be exhibiting at CurvExpo from August 5^th through the 7^th while the five emerging, independent labels will be showing their lines at the Lingerie Journal Designer Showcase from August 5^th through August 8^th at the AKA Hotel, Times Square, NYC. The Showcase gives buyers the opportunity to meet one-on-one with designers in a relaxed setting. Buyers looking for innovative, new collections can pre-register for the Designer Showcase at: http://lingeriedesignershowcase.com/attendee-registration/

Collaborate – Educate – Inspire – Empower – Innovate – Achieve

About The Lingerie Alliance:

Founded by Moira Nelson and Luis Paredes, The Lingerie Alliance is an interactive, online collaborative community of professionals in the intimate apparel industry and related fields. The mission of The Lingerie Alliance is to unite lingerie professionals from all aspects of the industry to elevate the industry as a whole- Retailers, Buyers, Brands, Retail Store Owners, Ecom Retailers, Independent Lingerie Designers, Wholesale Manufacturers, Influential Lingerie Bloggers, Press/Media, Publicists, Marketing Professionals, Suppliers, and Service Providers.

About Affinitas & Parfait:

Sexy or sweet? Take your pick with Affinitas’ wide selection of stylish yet affordable bras, panties, 3-pack packaged panties, camisoles, babydolls, chemises, and bustiers, ranging from basic, everyday styles to on-trend and special occasion pieces. Bras and bustiers span a size range of 30-38 A-DD, with all other items sized XS-XL. Complementary line Parfait additionally caters to the full-bust market with bras sized 30D – 40G (and bottoms sized XS-2X). Meaning no matter your size, Affinitas has the right lingerie for you. Whether you’re feeling flirty, glamourous and feminine, or want to channel your inner vixen, Affinitas has a look to match your mood. Made of fine, soft materials sourced from all over the world, Affinitas ensures you can wear any piece from the line – be it all day…or just for a few minutes! The Affinitas woman is fashion-forward and discerning, wishing for stylish, comfortable, quality lingerie – at prices that won’t break the bank. Constantly expanding to meet your needs, wants, and desires, Affinitas’ mission is to have you covered (well, mostly) for every occasion.

About Moira Nelson and Luis Paredes:

Moira Nelson, lingerie industry professional and founder of the intimate apparel resource site Bra La Mode, and Luis Paredes, publisher of The Lingerie Journal and founder of the Lingerie Designer Showcase, share a passion for uniting independent lingerie designers, brands and businesses with larger scale intimate apparel companies, organizations and professionals. Their mission is to connect lingerie professionals from all aspects of the industry to collaborate, educate, inspire, empower, innovate and achieve. Ultimately, their goal is to elevate the intimate apparel industry as a whole through collaboration.

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