Thanks to all who came to The Underfashion Club‘s Holiday Party at the National Arts Club on December 8th to celebrate with friends and spread the holiday cheer!
Our elves collected a veritable mountain of gifts for distribution to children in need through WIN (Women In Need, Inc.). The holidays are being made brighter for so many families, thanks to the generosity of our members and guests. read more
Full-figure and full busted lingerie is steadily growing in the intimate apparel industry, gaining more representation in fashion and trade shows every year. The average size is increasing in the US, so the demand for larger garments is naturally following the trend. The plus size women’s clothing market has reached $18 billion in 2014 (up by about 5%). According to various sources and depending who you talk to, the most common bra size these days is either a 34DD or a 36DD. That translates to a 38C or a 38D.
This increase in visibility urges brands to expand the sizes they manufacture and encourages retailers to stock up on a wider range of sizes. The progress that’s been made hasn’t been easy to achieve. Full-figure and full busted lingerie designers must overcome unique challenges in the industry in order to bring their products into the market. read more
You’re invited to the Underfashion Club’s Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 8th from 6pm to 9pm. It will be held at The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, a beautiful venue that’s dedicated to promoting and fostering public interest in the fine arts. We’ll be celebrating over cocktails, dinner, DJ entertainment, mystery prizes and much more!
Come decked out in your ugliest holiday sweater! Judged by our fabulous board members, the most hideous sweater will win a prize. read more
Missing the summer already? We’ve gathered the top Intimate Apparel and Swimwear trends for Spring/Summer 2016 to bring you a taste of what’s next in our industry.
It was a pleasure to have David Wolfe, Creative Director of the Doneger Group and his daughter, LIM Professor of Fashion History Amanda Hallay share their knowledge of fashion with the Underfashion Club in Shaping the Century at The Cutting Room on Tuesday, September 29th 2015. This father-daughter act was a dynamic tête-à-tête on fashion trends and the impact that seismic social changes have had on the cultural landscape.
Amanda Hallay shared trends from the past 100 years and David Wolfe shared predictions for the future 100 years of fashion. Amanda began the presentation by stating that the 20th and 21st centuries have been a story of silhouettes — that the industry behind intimate apparel and lingerie is what truly created fashion. read more
The Interfilière trade shows are an opportunity for leading international intimates, swimwear, and performance sourcing and fabrics platforms to share their latest materials and textiles to buyers in the intimate apparel industry. On September 21, 2015, 48 top international mills gathered in the Altman Building in New York City to present their latest developments at the Interfilière New York trade show, hosted by Eurovet.
Summer 2017 color/style trends were illustrated by an organized and informative display. read more
It should be fairly obvious by now, that this site is about excellence in product. And for all intents and purposes, the focus is clearly on Lingerie. But once and awhile, a critical threshold emerges and the subject matter needs to change. I am not deserting the world of Lingerie, just re-channeling my merchandising perspective from emphasis on garment to emphasis on a different kind of industry product, the Underfashion Club; the premiere Intimate Apparel business organization of which I am a member.
It is their upcoming event on September 29th featuring industry icon, David Wolfe, Creative Director of the Doneger Group and LIM Professor of Fashion History, Amanda Hallay that has caught my attention. Entitled Shaping the Century, this father-daughter act promises to be a dynamic tête-à-tête on fashion trends and the impact that seismic social changes are having on the cultural landscape. read more
It was a pleasure to have Miki Agrawal, best-selling author and serial social entrepreneur, join the Underfashion Club to share her experience with turning passion into a career. We met on August 19th, 2015 at Space530 in Manhattan to hear her speak. Miki Agrawal is the co-founder and CEO of Thinx, which patents no leak and stain resistant, antimicrobial, moisture wicking, absorbent underwear. To Miki, leading a purposeful career is playing your part to solve problems in the world that you are passionate about!
If you have many ideas but are unsure of where to begin or what to create, Miki suggests asking yourself 3 questions in order to crystallize what you’re doing: read more
The semi-annual CurveExpo trade show in New York took place on August 2-4 at the Javits Center in Manhattan. Over 300 exhibitors shared their Spring/Summer 2016 lingerie and swimwear collections with thousands of retailers, boutiques, and e-commerce sites. Intimate apparel sales over the past year have been reported as over $10.9 billion. read more
The Mode City / Interfilière Paris shows took place on July 4-6, 2015 at Porte de Versailles and showcased upcoming swimwear and lingerie collections. We’ll be sharing the top business and fashion trends, reported by bloggers in intimate apparel. Detailed information is available via their respective blogs. The future’s looking bright and beautiful for our industry!
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