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Dreamgirl Shows 2012 Looks in Las Vegas

Paul and Deedee Hansen of Peekay with Christopher Scharff of Dreamgirl.

Paul and Deedee Hansen of Peekay with Christopher Scharff of Dreamgirl.

Dreamgirl International hosted its extremely successful fifth annual "Let’s Make a Deal" show Jan. 5 to 6, 2012 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Las Vegas.

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Chantelle’s 2012 Styles

Spring/summer 2012 lingerie by Chantelle.

For spring/summer 2012, iconic French lingerie brand Chantelle is updating its classic ranges while adding new looks that add fashionable twists to comfortable, dependable basic lingerie.

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New Designer Collection from Victoria’s Secret

A look from The Victoria’s Secret Designer Collection.

Victoria’s Secret has launched its first upscale line, aptly called The Victoria’s Secret Designer Collection, aiming to compete with high-end lingerie brands and attract more sophisticated shoppers.

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La Perla to Open Bucharest Boutique

Upscale lingerie brand La Perla will open its first Bucharest, Romania store.

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Attendance Up at Interfilère Paris

An exhibit at the 2012 Salon International de la Lingerie.

Organizing company Eurovet reported increased key figures at the 2012 Interfilère Paris and Salon International de la Lingerie trade shows, held Jan. 21 to 23, 2012 at Paris-Expo, Porte de Versailles.

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New Halloween 2012 Looks from Leg Avenue

A 2012 Leg Avenue Halloween style.

Leg Avenue premiered its hottest new costume styles at its January show at the Aria in Las Vegas.

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Dreamgirl’s Halloween 2012 Runway Preview

A 2012 Dreamgirl Halloween style.

During Dreamgirl’s exclusive sneak peek at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, the company held runway events featuring its new 2012 Halloween styles, with looks including flappers, unicorns and gangsters.

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Music Legs Premieres New Styles in Las Vegas

A new Halloween style by Music Legs.

Music Legs held its first early show on Jan. 4 to 6 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas.

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Leg Avenue Show Highlights NBA Line

Dave Silberstein of Pierre Silber, Mike Tsai of Leg Avenue and Pierre Silberstein of Pierre Silber.

This year, the Leg Avenue design team brought its NBA game.

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Royce Launches New Wirefree Full-Cup Style

Darcey wirefree bra and panties by Royce Lingerie.

U.K.-based Royce Lingerie has introduced a new intimates style that will premiere at the Moda Lingerie & Swimwear Show in the U.K. as well as CURVExpo in the U.S. in February.

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Knock out! Introduces Innovative Reversi-Tee

The Reversi-Tee by Knock out! Panties.

Following the announcement of its forthcoming expansion into men’s underwear, Knock out! Smart Panties will introduce a new product for women at CURVExpo: the Reversi-Tee.

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Fashion Forms Keeps Up Advertising Push

Fashion Forms’ full-page ad for InStyle’s February issue.

Intimates and accessories producer Fashion Forms is continuing its multimillion-dollar aggressive consumer advertising push in February with a full-page ad in InStyle featuring the company’s U-Plunge Backless Strapless Bra.

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International Intimates Licenses Isaac Mizrahi

Xcel Brands, Inc. announced the finalization of an exclusive agreement giving International Intimates, Inc. the license to develop, manufacture and distribute lingerie, shapewear and nightwear for the Isaac Mizrahi New York brand.

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Consortium to Take Over Lejaby

A French commercial court settled on a bid from a consortium led by Alain Prost for the takeover of insolvent lingerie brand Lejaby.

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Cairoli Named President of Laura Ashley

Penne Cairoli of Laura Ashley, Inc.

Laura Ashley, Inc. has announced Penne Cairoli has been named president of the company and will oversee licensing and e-commerce operations for North and South America.

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Women Within Launches Activewear Collection

Woman Within’s new WW Active collection.

Woman Within, part of the OneStopPlus Group, has announced the launch of WW Active, a collection of activewear, accessories and exercise equipment geared toward plus-size women.

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Interfilière Hong Kong Dates Finalized

Organizing company Eurovet has announced the Interfilière Hong Kong lingerie and beachwear trade event will be held March 29 to 30, 2012 in Hall 5G at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Sassybax Introduces New Shaping Styles

Sassybax’ shaping tank.

Sassybax is introducing a convertible shaping skirt and shaping tank top, versatile pieces that are perfect for home or travel.

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Oh La La Cheri Adds 4 in Design, Sales, Service

Oh La La Cheri, the Florida-based lingerie firm that sells in both the sexy and traditional categories, continues to expand with the hiring of 4 new employees.

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Maclovia Introduces New Men’s Designs

Men’s underwear by Maclovia.

Following up a debut collection consisting of classic black and white styles, Denver-based men’s underwear brand Maclovia has released a number of colorful, fashionable new looks.

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Tefron, Cifra Partner for Seamless Apparel

Innovative warp-knit seamless styles by Cifra.

Israel-based intimate apparel and sportswear maker Tefron Ltd. has partnered with Italy-based hosiery and intimates company Cifra S.p.A. to produce a a collection of lingerie, shapewear and activewear using innovative warp-knit seamless production technology.

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Derek Rose Releases Autumn/Winter Lines

An autumn/winter 2012 nightwear style by Derek Rose.

London-based luxury nightwear brand Derek Rose has unveiled its autumn/winter 2012 collections for men and women.

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Shirley of Hollywood Releases 2012 Catalog

The 2012 Big Book from Shirley of Hollywood.

Manufacturer and wholesaler Shirley of Hollywood has come out with its latest catalog, the 2012 Big Book, encompassing a range of new and bestselling sexy lingerie styles.

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Etam’s Publicity Stunt Denounced by Museum

French lingerie company Etam decided to promote their spring/summer collection by turning three underwear-clad models loose in Paris’ famed Musée d’Orsay, home to a extensive art collection and hundreds of visitors. But the staff of the Musée d’Orsay was not impressed by the models’ antics, and has hinted it may bring legal action against the lingerie group, which posted a video of the event on its website.

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Lenzing, One-A in Patent Dispute

Global Lyocell/Tencel fiber producer Lenzing AG has announced the company will be taking legal action to protect its patents from Austrian engineering firm One-A Engineering Austria GmbH.

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Q&A with Wilson Kello of International Intimates

Wilson Kello, creative director at International Intimates.

BODY Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief Nick Monjo interviewed Wilson Kello, creative director of International Intimates, about the introduction of Pink Lipstick, the company’s newest sexy collection.

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Coconut Grove Granted Wick’em License

The Wick'em Bra Liner, now produced by Coconut Grove.

Wick’em Bra Liners, an innovative product designed to absorb moisture and prevent skin irritation, has chosen Coconut Grove Intimates to manufacture, market, sell and distribute the brand.

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Allure Intimate Apparel to Open New Store

Allure Intimate Apparel, a chain of lingerie stores in the Midwest, will open a new location at the upscale Galleria shopping center in Edina, Minn.

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Dogi Recognized by Interfilière Paris

Spanish textile group Dogi has been named designer of the year for 2012 by the Paris Capitale de la Creation trade show in conjunction with Interfilière Paris.

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Velda Lauder Premieres Purple Heart Collection

A deep purple corset by Velda Lauder.

Velda Lauder Corsetiere, a U.K. producer of high-end corsets and acccessories, has unveiled its newest collection, Purple Heart.

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La Femme Privée Profile

La Femme Privée in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

A Q&A with Liz Wideman, president and key buyer at La Femme Privée in Kitchener, Ontario.

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Shapeez Silkie Offers Shaping, Minimizing

The Shapeez Ultimate: Silkie Cup bodyshaper, shot by BODY Magazine.

When shapewear producer Shapeez expanded its line last year, the company listened to customer feedback, particularly requests for a soft cup that didn’t add any size to the bust.

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Q&A: The Plus-Size Intimates Market


Over the past year, BODY Magazine has noticed changes in the plus-size intimate apparel market, encompassing all aspects from fit and design to variety and availability.

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Nordstrom Retail Profile

A Nordstrom location.

A company background and the current intimates sales at one of the leading department stores in the United States.

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Unico Premieres New Men’s Swim Styles

2012 men’s swim styles by Unico.

Colombian men’s swimwear and underwear producer Mundo Unico is ringing in 2012 with new fun, sexy swimwear looks.

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Bragel Unveils New Innovations

Bragel International has unveiled several innovative new styles and products for 2012.

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Alshaya Plans La Senza Revamp

Kuwait-based retail group Alshaya has announced plans to bring a fresh look its newly acquired La Senza stores.

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Soma Launches Bra Donation Campaign

Soma Intimates has announced a new bra donation campaign as part of its "Giving Is Beautiful" initiative to collect intimate apparel for survivors of domestic violence.

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New Styles, Sales from BodyZone Apparel

A style by BodyZone, shot by BODY Magazine.

Wholesale clubwear and dancewear company BodyZone Apparel has revamped its popular Uncensored and Naughty Sexxy Collections.

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La Senza U.K. Acquired by Alshaya

Kuwait-based retail franchise operator M.H. Alshaya Company has acquired the rights to the La Senza brand in the U.K. and 60 retail stores.

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Dreamgirl Expands 2012-13 Diamond Lines

A Dreamgirl style shot by BODY Magazine.

Dreamgirl International is expanding its Diamond Collection packaged lingerie lines to incorporate the latest runway trends for 2012-2013.

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Intimissimi Launches E-Stores in Europe

Intimissimi’s newly launched e-store.

Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi has launched three e-stores serving Italy, Austria and the United Kingdom.

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Sleek Men’s Underwear Styles by BoyRio

Men’s underwear styles by BoyRio.

Brazilian company BoyRio, known primarily for its men’s swimwear line, has debuted a number of fitted men’s underwear styles for 2012.

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New Looks from Artemis South

Styles by Artemis South.

U.K. lingerie brand Artemis South has launched an elegant swimwear, nightwear and lingerie collection for 2012.

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Macy’s Plans Store Closures and Openings

Macy’s, Inc. announced a series of store closures and openings for the company’s Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s retail chains in 2012.

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L.A. Boutique Touts French Sophistication

A lingerie set sold exclusively at Antoinette Paris.

In 2008, French sisters Laure and Caroline Gilleron visited the United States and fell in love with every aspect of the culture — except American lingerie.

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Bendon Introduces New Full-Cup Line

Selections from Bendon’s evollove full-cup collection.

International lingerie company Bendon has premiered evollove, a collection of flirty bras for D to G cup sizes.

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New 2012-2013 Styles from Manstore

Autumn/winter 2012-2013 styles by Manstore.

For autumn/winter 2012-2013, avant garde men’s underwear brand Manstore has unveiled three new lines that blend fetish elements with comfortable basics.

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Olaf Benz Debuts 2012-2013 Men’s Trends

Autumn/winter 2012-2013 styles by Olaf Benz.

Olaf Benz, a brand focused on men’s underwear, swimwear and sleepwear, has introduced five new color trends for autumn/winter 2012-2013.

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Bras by Bracli Feature Signature Pearls

A pearl-embellished bra style by Bracli.

To complement their signature lace-and-pearl thongs, Spanish brand Bracli has created a line of sexy, elegant bras created from the same high-quality materials.

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Gottex, Christina America End Partnership

BODY Magazine has learned that the Gottex swimwear and beachwear brand is no longer being distributed in Canada by Quebec-based Christina America, Inc.

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