Hot New Costumes For 2011

Costume by Music Legs, shot by Nick Monjo, editor in chief/publisher of BODY.

Annually, the HIA’s International Halloween Show in New York City marks the start of the Halloween season for buyers. BODY representatives walked the booths and showrooms at the latest event (December 6 through 9) to catch a glimpse of what innovations costume makers are cooking up for Halloween 2011. » I want to read the article

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Rubie’s: Costumes From 1960’s Batman TV Show

Rubie’s Costume Company Inc. is producing a collection of costumes featuring characters from the Batman television series that originally aired in the 1960’s. The Batman Grand Heritage Costume Collection will be available in retail stores for Halloween 2013, and will include costumes representing Batman, Robin, Batgirl, The Joker, The Riddler and Catwoman. » I want to read more and receive info from Rubie’s

Rubie’s Hires Stanley As Licensing Manager

Rubie’s Costume Company Inc. named Stephen Stanley as the company’s new managing director of licensing and business development. According to the firm, “Stanley comes to Rubie’s with over 20 years of experience in the licensing industry, most recently as the senior vice president of global licensing at Jakks Pacific.” » I want to read more and receive info from Rubie’s

Rubie’s: ’Oz the Great and Powerful’ Costumes

Characters on the web site for ‘Oz the Great and Powerful,’ the new Disney movie.

Rubie’s Costume Company Inc. is creating licensed costumes, accessories, make up and masks based on the new movie, Oz the Great and Powerful. The film opened in U.S. theaters on March 8 and, as of the week of March 18, Disney boasted on the film’s web site that it was the “#1 one movie the the world, two weeks in a row.” » I want to read more and receive info from Rubie’s

Delicious: Modern Take on Vintage Classics

Delicious of New York, a division of Rubie’s Costume Company Inc., launched a 2013 costume collection that is “Influenced by women of past and present,” and reflects “femininity, individualism and a strong sense of style,” according to the firm. “With a nod to the 40’s and a wink to the 50’s, the new retro inspired designs offer a modern take on vintage classics.” » I want to read more and receive info from Rubie’s

Halloween Association Costume Show Reports

BODY Magazine was at the recent Halloween Industry Association show in New York as well as the party for exhibitors and buyers at a nearby restaurant, Hill Country. Use the links below to see our photo coverage of the show and after party. Pictured above at the party, Walter Erwin of Erwin Distribution, Howard Beige of Rubies Costume Company and Jerry Beck of Charades. » I want to read more and receive info from Halloween Industry Association

Sexy Costume Reports From Around the HIA

During the Halloween Industry Association trade show in New York in December, BODY associate publisher Ted Vayos interviewed several exhibitors and provided the following news from around the exhibition. This company-by-company report is part of our on-going series on predicting trends in the world of sexy costumes in 2013. » I want to read more and receive info from Halloween Industry Association

Houston Expo Includes Lots of Sexy Costumes

The Halloween & Party Expo, scheduled for Jan. 19 to 22, 2013, is promoting the more than 30 sexy costume brands and buyers that will be attending the four-day event in Houston. » I want to read more and receive info from The Halloween & Party Expo

PFA Introduces Costume Wall Builder Displays

Paper First Affiliates used industry expertise and member input for its latest innovation geared toward costume retailers — the PFA Costume Wall Builder, an easy-to-use software program that allows store owners and merchandise buyers to create a low-cost, efficient costume display for Halloween or the entire year. » I want to read more and receive info from Paper First Affiliates

Vestal Lists Music Legs’ Sexy Costume Successes

In BODY’s continuing series of interviews with leaders of the “sexy costume” industry, we present the comments of Tamera Vestal, the new national director of sales at Music Legs. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs

Sexy Costume Trends: Rosenfeld of Escante

The latest executive to comment on trends in the “sexy costume” industry is Mark Rosenfeld, the new national sales manager at Escanté. He joins several other key players in the industry in this ongoing series from BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Escante

Gatto: How Delicious Sees Costumes in 2013

In our continuing series of interviews with key players in the costume industry, we present a Q & A with Patty Gatto at Delicious. » I want to read more and receive info from Delicious

Leg Avenue’s Take on Halloween 2012 & 2013

As the 2012 Halloween selling season drew to a close and the 2013 was about to begin, we asked several of the leaders in the “sexy costume” industry to talk about where we have been and where we are going. We begin here with the comments of Manuel Da Campo, vice president of sales at Leg Avenue, a dominant wholesaler in this category. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue

Halloween & Party Expo Filling Up Rapidly

The Halloween & Party Expo, scheduled for Jan. 19 to 22, 2013, has added a number of confirmed guest speakers, industry stars and special events to present at the four-day event in Houston. » I want to read more and receive info from Halloween and Party Expo

Music Legs: License for Zenescope Characters

Music Legs has signed a licensing deal with comic book publisher Zenescope Entertainment allowing them to use the company’s entire stable of characters for its costumes. The comic books provide a sexy take on such stories as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White and other stories including Grimms’ Fairy Tales. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs

Changes at Ricky’s Lead To Lawsuit & Headlines

In April, BODY ran an exclusive story about management changes at Ricky’s, the New York City costume and beauty products retailer, in which Todd Kenig, Carmen Kenig, Jason Sandlofer and Dominique Costello had all departed the company. Now the situation has gotten uglier and more public with a lawsuit and an article in New York’s largest-circulation newspaper. » I want to read more and receive info from Ricky’s

Leg Avenue Reports ’Furry Hoods’ Are a Hit

Leg Avenue’s collection of furry hoods have become “a fashion and Halloween ‘must have’” according to Lisa Griffin, the company’s marketing manager. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue

Electric Adds Eight New Hustler Costume Styles

Electric Lingerie, which holds the Hustler license to produce lingerie and other apparel, is about to double the size of its Hustler Costume collection. According to Electric owner Elan Rofé, the new costumes will begin shipping in mid-August, and include the following concepts: “a leopard, a new nurse costume, a beaver, a pussy cat, a pin up, a sailor and two sports themed costumes.” Currently there are “nine key styles,” all of them “best sellers.” » I want to read more and receive info from Electric

Diva: New Costumes From La Femme Fatale

Diva Adult Costumes is a new sexy costume division from three-month-old L.F.F. Intimates. It will debut its collection of a dozen outfits at the upcoming combined International Lingerie Show and Las Vegas Halloween show (March 26-28). » I want to read more and receive info from La Femme Fatale

Lip Service Lists Most Successful Costumes

Lip Service reported success with it better costume line, in particular its Joan of Anarchy costume, a hooded dress in simulated chain mail, featuring a winged unicorn on the chest, with a wholesale price of $26 and a suggested retail of $59.99. It comes in sizes XS to XL. » I want to read more and receive info from Lip Service

Roma Removes Sales Reps

BODY Magazine has learned that Roma Bikini Corp. has effectively disbanded its team of sales representatives. » I want to read more and receive info from Roma

Q&A with Christopher Scharff of Dreamgirl

Christopher Scharff of Dreamgirl International.

BODY Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief Nick Monjo interviewed Dreamgirl president Christopher Scharff about the costume and lingerie company’s current trends, growth and expansion. » I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirl

Forum Introduces Club Burlesque Collection

New burlesque styles by Forum Novelties.

Forum Novelties unveiled Club Burlesque, a new collection, as well as range of new Halloween costume looks and a growing range of party accessories, lingerie and clubwear styles at the International Halloween Show in New York City. » I want to read more and receive info from Forum Novelties

Delicious Sexywear Puts Emphasis on Fit, Quality

For the 2012 Halloween season, Delicious Sexywear of New York is continuing its focus on classic costume looks that rise above the rest due to their innovative cuts and detailing, excellent fit and premium fabrics and trim. » I want to read more and receive info from Rubies

Rubie’s Shows 2012 Licenses and Looks

A bestselling licensed look by Rubie's Costume Co.

Rubie’s Costume Company revealed several new licenses and fun, sexy styles for Halloween 2012 during the International Halloween Show in New York City. » I want to read more and receive info from Rubies

Unique Costumes for 2012 from Lip Service

Los Angeles-based company Lip Service has entered its third year of Halloween costume production with an array of creative new looks for 2012. » I want to read more and receive info from Lip Service

Music Legs Expands Collection for 2012

At the 2011 International Lingerie Show, Music Legs national sales director Mark Rosenfeld told BODY that the company would be unveiling expansions in "nearly every category" for 2012. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs

Raveware Debuts Shapewear Costumes

One of the most innovative trends at the International Halloween Show in New York City was the debut of Raveware’s shaping Halloween costumes, aimed at women who want a revealing, sexy costume for the holiday, but who may be limited by size or self-consciousness. » I want to read more and receive info from Raveware

Elope Obtains Chippendales License

A licensed Chippendales accessory set from Elope.

Colorado-based costume and accessories company elope is producing Chippendales costumes and accessories for the 2012 Halloween season. » I want to read more and receive info from Elope

Stanley Promoted at Disguise/JAKKS Pacific

Stephen Stanley is taking on the role of executive vice president of seasonal and Halloween at JAKKS Pacific, Inc. as well as president of costume company Disguise, Inc., a division of JAKKS. » I want to read more and receive info from Disguise

Rubie’s Expands with New N.Y. Restaurant

The interior of Jewel, a new restaurant in the Rubie Corporate Plaza in Melville, N.Y.

Howard Beige of Rubie’s Costume Co., Inc. has partnered with Long Island restauranteur Tom Schaudel to open Jewel, an upscale new restaurant located within the Rubie Corporate Plaza on Route 110 in Melville, N.Y. » I want to read more and receive info from Rubies

Leg Avenue Obtains NBA License

Costume, hosiery and intimate apparel company Leg Avenue has announced it has signed a six-figure, multi-year licensing agreement with the National Basketball Association and will be producing costumes inspired by NBA teams and brands set to hit shelves in 2012. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue

Holiday Lingerie Sets from Seven ’til Midnight

A sexy holiday style by Seven ’til Midnight.

Sexy lingerie company Seven ’til Midnight has introduced several lingerie playsets that are the perfect accompaniment to a private holiday party. » I want to read more and receive info from Carrie Amber

Seven ’til Midnight’s Versatile Costumes

A look from Seven ’til Midnight’s Costume or Play ... Wear Either Way! collection.

Seven ’til Midnight has debuted its Costume or Play ... Wear Either Way! line, with two-in-one looks that allow the wearer to go from more demure to daring in a pinch. » I want to read more and receive info from Carrie Amber

Sexy Halloween Styles from Forplay

Sexy apparel and accessories company Forplay is introducing new quality costumes for this Halloween and making it easy for retailers to order and restock popular styles. » I want to read more and receive info from Forplay

New Packaging from Delicious Sexywear

Delicious Sexywear of New York, a division of Rubie’s Costume Company Inc., has launched new packaging for the upcoming Halloween season. » I want to read more and receive info from Rubie’s

Music Legs to Premiere New Schoolgirl Looks

Music Legs will be unveiling a new mix-and-match sexy schoolgirl collection at the International Lingerie Show in September. » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs

Music Legs To Produce "Terminator" Costumes

California-based sexy costume and hosiery brand Music Legs has announced they have acquired the rights to the iconic 1984 film "The Terminator." » I want to read more and receive info from Music Legs

Party King Prepares for Halloween 2012

Party King, a division of LRS Apparel Ltd., is expanding its 2012 Halloween collections, including new looks for children’s costumes, adult costumes, wigs, latex masks and accessories. » I want to read more and receive info from Party King

Lip Service Adds to Costume Line

Lip Service, a Los Angeles-based company known for its clothing and fetish wear geared toward alternative lifestyles, continues to add to its packaged costume line, which has more than tripled in the past two years. » I want to read more and receive info from Lip Service

Be Wicked Launches New Website

Sexy costume company Be Wicked Costumes is launching a new user-friendly wholesale website. » I want to read more and receive info from Be Wicked

"Grease" Licensed by Leg Avenue

Through a partnership with Paramount Pictures, Leg Avenue will be manufacturing men’s and women’s costumes based on the hit 1978 film "Grease" for the 2012 Halloween season. » I want to read more and receive info from Leg Avenue

Rubie’s Produces KISS Costumes

Rubie’s Costume Company, leading producer of Halloween costumes and accessories, has announced a worldwide licensing deal to recreate the iconic costumes of rock band KISS. » I want to read more and receive info from Rubie’s

New Costumes at Forum Novelties

Here are several new sexy costumes for the 2011 season by Forum Novelties, including pirates, Red Riding Hood nurses and retro looks from the 1960s. » I want to read more and receive info from Forum Novelties

Erwin’s Wallys Chain Opens 32nd Store

Wally’s Party Factory, a party supply and costume retail chain owned by Texas-based Erwin Distributing Co Inc., will celebrate the grand opening of its 32nd location in Weatherford, Tex. on Saturday, April 23. The nearly 9,000-square-foot store is located at 104 College 104 College Park Dr. in the College Park Shopping Center. » I want to read more and receive info from Erwin

"Sucker Punch" Licensed by Rubie’s

The following licensed looks by Rubie’s are based on the costumes worn by the lead female characters from the new release "Sucker Punch," which hits theaters nationwide today. See all five looks modeled after Babydoll, Sweet Pea, Rocket, Blondie and Amber by clicking the "I want to receive more info" tab. » I want to read more and receive info from Rubies

Smiffys Hires Funaro for U.S.

British costume maker Smiffys has hired Scott Funaro as U.S. regional sales manager, a company representative told BODY. » I want to read more and receive info from Smiffys

Rubie’s Australia Acquires Deerfield

Rubie’s Masquerade Co. Australia Pty Ltd., the Australian division of Rubie’s Costume Company, has acquired costume company Deerfield Pty Ltd. According to Rubie’s, this deal brings together the country’s “dress-up and costume experts and combines the talents and strengths of two successful companies.” » I want to read more and receive info from Rubies

Bridget Marquardt Talks Sexy Costumes

Bridget Marquardt, known for her role in reality television series “The Girls Next Door,” wanted to make a sexy costume line, but she needed a partner company with the know-how to bring her vision to life. She found it in Roma Costume, and Bridget by Roma will hit the shelves for the upcoming Halloween season. Below, BODY's Amanda Torres Price interviews Marquardt on her inspirations, the future of the line and more. » I want to read more and receive info from Roma

Delicious Brings Playmate to ILS

Delicious Sexywear is bringing Sara Jean Underwood, the 2007 Playboy Playmate of the year, to next week’s ILS. Underwood will be at the Delicious booth (#125) to sign autographs from 10am to 1pm on Monday, March 28. » I want to read more and receive info from Rubies

Dynashape Enters Costumes W/Honey B

Dynashape Intima already produced just about every type of intimate apparel, and wanted to expand into related categories. So at this winter’s Halloween & Party Expo show in Houston, the 28-year-old wholesaler introduced its first line of sexy costumes under the Honey B label. » I want to read more and receive info from Honey B

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