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Ombrato Streamlines Sleepwear

Masako Shirokawa saw a discrepancy between the understated look her peers sported during the day, and the frilly, embellished sleepwear she saw in stores. So at the CurveNY show in August 2010, she introduced Ombrato, her silk sleepwear concept built around a streamlined aesthetic. » I want to read more and receive info on Ombrato

B*Up Targets Minimalism & Larger Cups

Since launching in 2009, B*Up has been listening to their retail customers, according to Fatima Walsh, sales director of the company. So when these customers overwhelmingly requested sleepwear for larger-breasted yet regular-sized women, the company developed its Monique Group, which runs in sizes S through XL and can accommodate up to an E cup. The company will ship the line in October at a wholesale price range of approximately $19 to $33. » I want to read more and receive info on B*Up

Kersh Signs Adorable For Sleep

Vancouver-based International Fashions has signed Adorable Lingerie to design sleepwear for its Kersh division, which primarily produces contemporary ready-to-wear. The company will introduce the sleepwear at next month’s MAGIC for distribution at mid-tier department and specialty stores throughout North America and Europe. » I want to read more and receive info on Kersh

Safety Commission Recalls Children’s Sleepwear

The U.S. Product Safety Commission has announced the voluntary recall of approximately 9,200 Roberta Roller Rabbit children’s kimono robes, lounge sets and slumber short sets due to flammability risk. According to the Product Safety Commission, the recalled sleepwear fails the meet the federal children’s flammability standard, posing a burn hazard to children. At this time, no consumers have reported injuries from the styles. » I want to read more and receive info on Roberta Roller Rabbit

Velrose Re-Launches Shadowline

Fans of Shadowline will be excited to learn that the shuttered brand will begin re-launching in stores this summer. Velrose Lingerie, founded in Philadelphia in 1914, purchased Shadowline, a privately owned U.S. sleepwear, daywear and loungewear company, last fall. » I want to read more and receive info on Shadowline

Lolita Delves Into Sleepwear

A new player is coming to the sleepwear market. Lolita Healy, designer and chief executive officer of Designs By Lolita, a hand-painted drinkware company, is launching her first line of pajama sets and robes, featuring designs seen in her Love My Martini and Love My Wine glass lines. The Love My Pajama Party line will hit select Macy’s locations at the end of this month in sizes S through XL. Suggested retail prices are set at $45 for wrap-style robes and $50 for pajama sets. » I want to read more and receive info on Lolita

Tokyo Rose Gears Up For Launch

New Southern California-based sleepwear brand Tokyo Rose will make its in-store debut this December. According to Doron Chanin, president of the company, Fred Segal, Planet Blue, and several LA-based boutiques have picked up the line, which he described as “funky, fresh and print-driven.” The company is gearing it toward the bridge-to-better department and specialty store markets. Chanin commented: “The styling and quality appeals to high-end stores, but [with wholesale prices running from $8.50 to $32] it is affordable for moderate stores as well.” Sizes range from XS through XL. » I want to read more and receive info on Tokyo Rose

Cloud Nine Under New Ownership

Cloud Nine, an Alberta, Can.-based lounge and sleepwear retailer, is now under new ownership. The Stowe family—which consists of husband and wife Bill and Sam and their daughter Jessica Stowe—sold the store to the Zechel family. Attorney Robert (Bob) Zechel co-owns the store with his daughter Robyn Zechel, who serves as its manager. According to Bob, Robyn left university after one year when the opportunity to run Cloud Nine arose. » I want to read more and receive info on Cloud Nine

Maria Scotto Debuts New Colors, Fabrics

New York-based sleep and loungewear wholesaler Maria Scotto debuted holiday pieces, a new lavender shade, and crinkle cotton styles at this month’s CurveNY. The brands’ merchandise wholesales for $30 to $65 and runs in sizes P through XL. Currently, it includes approximately 45 total pieces. » I want to read more and receive info on Maria Scotto

Bedhead Debuts S/s 2009 Collection

BedHead Pajamas, an offshoot of various design projects launched by Renee Claire over the past ten years, is launching its Spring/Summer 2009 collection. » I want to read more and receive info on BedHead Pajamas

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