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Discusses the use of the Internet by lingerie makers to market their products. Advantages of online retailing over physical stores; List of top lingerie Web sites ranked based on their online sales; Comparison between the offerings in the catalogue and online businesses; Actions taken by Figleaves in preparation for its venture into online marketing.

Features Carole Hochman, chairman and design director for the Carole Hochman Design Group which celebrates its 75th anniversary in the lingerie industry in 2005. Experience in working as an intern in the lingerie department of Bergdorf Goodman; Account of the work experience at Christian Dior Lingerie; Changes in the lingerie industry according to Hochman; Partnership of Hochman with other designers.

Presents forecast on women's intimate apparel category for the second half of 1999 in the United States. Potential retail sales at the end of 1999; Factors to boost sales growth of lingerie; Profitable trends; Upcoming products and styles according to some innerwear manufacturers and merchandisers; Growth rate of women's innerwear market between 1996 and 1998.

Focuses on products to be launched by women's innerwear makers for the spring innerwear market in New York City in August 1995. Importance of the month of August in planning marketing and merchandising strategies for spring selling; Intimate Apparel Salon as a key source for many specialty stores; Top industry trends.

The article focuses on the impact of pop star Rihanna on the intimates market in line with her latest endeavor, lingerie label Savage x Fenty. Topics covered include similarities and differences between the Savage x Fenty show with the Victoria's Secret Fashion show, effect of having a female leader in Rihanna on consumers and on the lingerie industry and how Rihanna's Savage x Fenty is making lingerie fun and sexy while being inclusive.

The article discusses lingerie brand Victoria's Secret's hiring of its first plus-size model in October 2019 and mentions other companies that have long been using plus-size models. Topics covered include the continued decline of the sales and profits of Victoria's Secret since 2017, the success of intimate apparel brand Aerie's #AerieReal campaign, women of various ages in the marketing campaigns of Soma Intimates and TellTale, and transgender models used by Playful Promises.

The article reports on the consumer preference for sports bras and shapewear according to the Consumer Tracking Service report for the 12 months ending May 2019, published by market research firm NPD Group. Topics discussed include the increase in the number of shapewear brands in the intimates apparel market, the spending of Millennial consumers on sports bras in 2018, and the comfort associated with sports bras acknowledged by NPD Group chief industry analyst Marshal Cohen.

Reports on the trend in lingerie advertising in the U.S. as of May 2004. Factors contributing to the mood of the advertising campaigns; Events that triggered the trend change; Impact of the breast-baring incident of Janet Jackson on the decision of Victoria's Secret to cancel its Sexiest Night on TV fashion show.

Looks at trends that are expected to set the pace for the spring 2004 lingerie market in the U.S. Emphasis on fashion and anything with a special twist; Vendors' bullish outlook for the spring business; Introduction of Natori Co.'s Natori Black Label bras and coordinating panties; Remarks of key industry officials regarding trends in the lingerie market.

Addresses the licensing deals of lingerie designer firms. Issues challenged by the market; Explanation from Cristianne Barbier of Le Bon Marche; How designer Alessandro Dell'Acqua assures his licensed products transmits what he has in mind.

Deals with the lingerie industry in the United States. Reason for the shift in the industry in which the company's brand image and creation of more comfortable product are the focus; Observation from Patrice Kretz of Chantelle; Prediction on sales growth.

Probes into the implication of the acquisitions of French lingerie companies by United States-based companies. Examples of such companies; Comments from industry officials; Factors that triggered the acquisition moves.

Reports on a consumer roundtable discussion organized by `Women's Wear Daily' newspaper that focused on the marketing of bras for full-figured women in the United States. Limited assortments of full-figure styles and sizes at stores; Scarcity of information made available to consumers about the functions of specialty and full-figure bras; Factors considered by full-figured women when purchasing bras.

Reports on the factors that are driving sales for the shapewear industry in 1996. Popularity of items featuring spot control; Growing use of cotton blends with Lycra spandex to promote the idea of comfort and everyday wear; Opportunities for growth in the shapewear business; Sales increase posted by mail-order houses; Shapewear gains accrued by discounters.

Presents prospects for the women's underwear industry for 1996. Key ideas expected to continue as top sellers; Concerns over the pace of Christmas retail business; Strategies to follow to maintain viability; Pressure from global competition; Forecast for the foundation segment of business; Biggest ideas for the year.

Focuses on the women's innerwear market in New York City from October 30 to November 3, 1995. Sleepwear, daywear and at-homewear as key classifications; Bulk of spring 1996 collections in foundations; Resurgence of romantic sleep gowns; Popular fabrics; Colors; Lifestyle themes; Comments from industry executives.

Reports on the launch of status branded women's intimate apparel in the fall season of 1997. Enthusiasm of retailers about the potential for additional business from designer underwear and loungewear; Top designer underwear labels; Preferred labels of clothing retailers; Introduction of Ralph Lauren intimate apparel at Bloomingdale's in June.

Focuses on the growing competition among brand products in the innerwear market. Efforts of innerwear manufacturers to improve their products; Popularity of designer collections of foundations, daywear and sleepwear; Established designer name products.

Forecasts trends in the innerwear market for fall and holiday seasons. Innerwear companies' investment in television and national print advertising campaigns and in new labels; Promotion of designer names; Brief overview on dollar sales of intimate apparel at retail for the first quarter of 1997; Offering of specialty products that focus on comfort features.

Forecasts trends in the innerwear industry in the United States for 1997. Factors that will influence the increase in sales; Products to be launched; Trend towards retail-vendor partnerships; Market share of brassiere manufacturers.

Looks at the marketing status of intimate apparels as of July 1998 in the United States. Key ideas for spring 1999; Information on DKNY Under Wear collection at Wacoal America; Details on the sales performance of some companies.

Features the use of microfiber in women's lingerie apparel. Feature of the microfiber that could revolutionize the innerwear industry; Reason behind slow acceptance of micro lingerie in the American market; Factors that contributed to popularity of microfibers.

The article presents an interview with Guido Campello, co-chief executive officer (CEO) and creative director lingerie company Cosabella, and his dermatologist wife, Sapna Palep. Among the issues they discussed include Cosabella's acquisition of rival Journelle, their plan of continue operating Journelle as its own entity and incorporating Palep's expertise into the fold, and their expansion plans for Journelle.

The article announces Brenda Berger's appointment as co-chief executive officer of the lingerie brand Hanky Panky and mentions her previous positions at companies such as Happy Socks and Trollbeads.

The article focuses on Leslie H. Wexner, chairman and chief executive officer of L Brands Inc., parent company to lingerie designer and manufacturer Victoria's Secret. Topics discussed include Wexner's ties with financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the rebranding of Victoria's Secret, and the growth of Victoria's Secret sister brand Pink.

The article reveals that singer Rihanna is partnering with streaming service Amazon Prime to offer fans an inside look at her second annual Savage X Fenty lingerie runway show taking place during New York Fashion Week.

The article focuses on the poor business performance of U.S. lingerie company Victoria's Secret. Topics covered include several challenges being faced by the company such as class-action lawsuits and falling stock, the impact of online shopping on the company's sales, and several competitors that include American Eagle Outfitters' Aerie, Adore Me, and ThirdLove.

The article reports on the business and financial performance of lingerie firm Victoria's Secret. Topics discussed include the impact of the MeToo social movement and body positivity-related initiatives on the image of the firm, the contribution of the company to the decline in the share price of its parent firm, L Brands, and the weak market performance of the swimwear product line reintroduced by the firm online in March 2019.

The article reports on a deal which involves the acquisition of online lingerie start-up Lively by intimate apparel manufacturer Wacoal International Corp.

The article reports that Sharen Turney, Victoria's Secret chief executive officer, is helping lingerie start-up Harper Wilde which is launching sports bras and bralettes.

The article reports that L Brands, parent company of lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret, is conducting an investigation into the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein, New York financier and registered sex offender, and Victoria's Secret founder and legendary retailer Leslie Wexner. Topics discussed include Wexner and L Brands' denial of any ties to the financier and impact of the investigation on the retailer's shares.

The article discusses California-based startup lingerie company ThirdLove's opening of its first brick-and-mortar store in New York City's SoHo neighborhood in July 2019. Topics covered include the company's establishment by Heidi Zak and David Spector, the variety of dressing rooms in the store, and the number of bra varieties offered. Also mentioned are the store's lighting features, and funds raised by the company from investors in 2019.

The article reports on efforts by Victoria's Secret to revive its declining market share. The U.S. intimates market share of Victoria's Secret fell to 24 percent in 2018 from 32 percent just three years earlier, but the lingerie brand still has a big lead over its nearest rivals due to its large social media following and strong name recognition. Actions taken by Victoria's Secret include the hiring of John Mehas to lead the L Brands-owned brand and the reintroduction of its swimwear online.

The article reports on the impact of Instagram's policy to downgrade images it considers too sexy on lingerie and swimwear brands that rely on social media to generate brand awareness. According to Playful Promises, engagement with its followers was cut in half following the implementation of the policy by the photo-sharing network in April 2019. The policy has affected the profits of brands, influencers and retailers that use the network.

The article presents an update on the activities of lingerie label Agent Provocateur as of April 2019. The label aims to preserve its place in the high end of the market and views itself as a fashion and lifestyle brand by women and for women with different body shapes and backgrounds. Agent Provocateur has expanded into bridal and is opening stores with rosier and brighter interiors.

The article reports on a decline in sales of lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret even during the 2018 holiday shopping season.

The article reports that some direct-to-consumer entrants in the lingerie category have used electronic commerce as a gateway into the industry. Topics discussed include remarks from Michelle Cordeiro Grant, founder and chief executive officer of Lively, value of the global lingerie market in 2017, according to Zion Market Research, and reason Heidi Zak launched American lingerie brand ThirdLove.

The article reports on the decline in comparable sales of lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret in June 2018.

The article offers information on the CurveNY trade show of the intimate apparel industry to be held from August 2 to 4, 2015 in New York City.

The article reports on the 2015 acquisition of women's underwear manufacturer Maidenform Brands Inc. by clothing company Hanesbrands Inc. Topics include the combined entity's projected annual revenue on a pro forma basis, Hanebrands' portfolio of heritage brands including Hanes, Playtex, and Bali, and the approval given by the boards of both firms to the transaction.

The article discusses the transition in the fashion trend from push-up bras to the bralette in 2016. Topics covered include projection of research firm Just-Style on the retail value of the global lingerie market by 2020, thoughts from brassiere designer Kristen Anderson on underwear trends, and feminist activities and bra burnings during the 1960s.

The article discusses efforts of intimate apparel manufacturers to become environment-friendly. Among big innerwear manufacturers who have entered the eco-friendly arena are Wal-Mart's George and Mutts lines ,Hanes and Fruit of the Loom. Others, including Fernando Sanchez, Hanky Panky and Divine Wear at Epic Ink are testing capsule groups of select organic styles of sleepwear and daywear .New companies like Wonderbrands also market their products as eco-friendly.

The article reports on the Salon International de la Lingerie and Interfilire trade fairs, which closed in Paris, France on February 5, 2007. The shows saw interaction between retailers and exhibitors sizing up the international marketplace for new channels of distribution as well as locations for store launches and additional doors and discovering innovative brands and products. Retailers reviewing collections at exhibitors' stands included Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom among others.

The article reports that Leslie H. Wexner surprised Wall Street late Wednesday with the $628 million acquisition of Canadian lingerie retailer La Senza. The deal reinforces one of the areas Wexner sees as the future of Limited Brands, innerwear and turns the U.S.-focused retailer into an international one in one fell swoop.

The article presents lingerie from various fashion designers. These include the Modal and Lycra spandex robe and shorts from Calvin Klein Underwear, Lauren Ralph Lauren's cotton robe over Rampage's nylon and spandex top and shorts and Donna Nadeau's cotton terry robe and Calvin Klein's nylon sports bra.

The article reports on the factors that are attracting foreign lingerie companies to invest in China. The intimate apparel companies that have invested in the country are enumerated. The growth of lingerie sales in the country is cited. The reason behind the limited distribution of lingerie products in the country is mentioned. The advantages of investing in China are also tackled.

Presents news briefs on the fashion industry as of October 7, 2005. Fashion show from lingerie maker Agent Provocateur; Fashion film from shoe company Christian Louboutin featuring Princess Olga of Greece; Celebrities who will attend the fashion show of Louis Vuitton on October 9, 2005.

Reports on the involvement of several celebrities in the lingerie business. Information on celebrities with lingerie line; Approaches of designers and celebrities to form a licensing deal with innerwear business; Background on the lingerie line of celebrity Jennifer Lopez and Anna Nicole Smith.

Reports on the appointment of Helen McCluskey, president of the Special Markets Group of Liz Claiborne Inc., as group president of Warnaco Group Incorporated's Intimate Apparel Division in 2004. Challenges to be faced by McCluskey in marketing two brassiere brands of Warnaco; Career background of McCluskey; Opinion of industry observers on McCluskey; Sales of the intimate apparel division.

Presents a picture depicting Zazi's polyamide and elastin cami and briefs in the U.S.