‘Girdle’ is not a pretty word. Even the sound of it seems to suggest that a womanly form should be compressed. ‘Shapewear’ on the other hand, is a more appealing word, evoking an appreciation of feminine curves. Thankfully, we now live in the shapewear era. While the modern iteration of the category may have started [...]

“There is a great energy as you walk through the show, and a sense of theater,” – Ali Cudby by Ali Cudby The Autumn/Winter 2012 Salon International de la Lingerie was held in Paris January 21 – 23rd. The convention space is divided between two simultaneous shows. On one side is Interfiliere, which showcases fabrics, [...]