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The Cleopatra syndrome.

Authors :
Chakravarty, Subrata N.
Source :
Forbes; 5/9/1983, Vol. 131 Issue 10, p74-79, 2p
Publication Year :
1983

Abstract

The article looks at the lingerie industry in the U.S. as of May 1983. Particular focus is given to the changes in the design of women's underwear as a result of women's struggle against sexism and to the growth and profitability of the lingerie industry. Lingerie companies include Victoria's Secret, Maidenform, and Lily of France. The lingerie business of fashion designer Josie Cruz Natori is also discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
LINGERIE industry
LINGERIE
SEXISM

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00156914
Volume :
131
Issue :
10
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Forbes
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
93375965