TLJ Buyers Guide FW15 - The Lingerie Journal
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TLJ Buyers Guide FW15 - The Lingerie Journal
¨ Curveny Edition Hanky Panky Peek-A-Boo Bralette from their After Midnight Collection. 1 • TheLingerieJournal.com The Lingerie Journal’s publisher, Luis Paredes at Journelle. Photo by Elizabeth Massa. Welcome! W hen we started the Lingerie Journal five years ago, our goal was to create the number one resource for intimate apparel professionals here in the US. Since our launch, we’ve successfully reached buyers at boutiques, eBoutiques, and department stores around the world with our original, engaging and informative content all designed to help retailers succeed at their business. Very few, outside the TLJ family, know that we originally envisioned the Lingerie Journal as a hardcover book printed quarterly and mailed directly to buyers. This was a time when both the print and publishing industries were struggling to stay afloat. So we decided, like many new publications, to launch as a digital-first publication. Fast forward five years, and that decision proved to be very wise. Since then, we’ve been able to invest in bringing together the most talented writers in the lingerie world to deliver high-quality editorial, news and expert advice to our readers. In the last two years, video has become another important way we communicate with our readers. The Lingerie Journal is now the most popular (and most visited) B2B online trade publication in the United States reaching hundreds of consumers, buyers, lingerie retail store owners, independent lingerie designers, wholesale manufacturers, influential lingerie bloggers, and other intimate apparel professionals (as well as those in related fields) on a daily basis. As we celebrate this milestone, we reach back to TLJ’s original concept in print — a buyer’s guide. What you’re reading is the debut issue of our new Buyer’s Guide. We’ll roll out new editions for each buying season including special editions for Bridal, Valentine’s and Holiday to give buyers an informative and entertaining look at upcoming lingerie collections. The layout is clean and crisp. And, as a PDF publication, this format allows readers to enjoy each issue on their computer, smart phone tablet or even print on their own! We hope our dedicated readers will enjoy this new digital offering from the Lingerie Journal team and we’d love to get your input. 2 • TheLingerieJournal.com Hanky Panky FW15 Lingerie FW15 Chantelle High Impact Sports Bra Features L ingerie 5 Lingerie collections showcased at CURVENY from brands like Hanky Panky, Elila, Dominique Intimates, Curvy Couture, Chantelle, Ajour, iCollection and many more. L o ss Prevention 25 A look at how intimate apparel retailers can protect their stores with Luis Paredes publisher � valuable tips and suggestions from experts in the field. CURVENY 29 Exhibitors continued. Editorial author Libby Dowd Questions? [email protected] www.thelingeriejournal.com Published by Seven Hills Multimedia, LLC author Michelle Perrin author Luis Paredes author Elizabeth Kates Shapewear Guide 34 Take your look from an 8 to a 10 with Julie France Body Shapers! Acce ssorie s 37 A look at some of the accessories like fragrances, lingerie wash and more at CURVENY. Teddie s for Betty’s 39 The Lingerie Journal interviews Ashley Kelsch to learn more about her lovely boutique in Austin, Texas. • 3 • TheLingerieJournal.com 4 • TheLingerieJournal.com Hanky Panky Bare Collection A panty line is a powerful thing, enough to make or break an outfit. Sure, there are already quite a few “invisible” panties out there, but none of them have tapped into two key elements like the Hanky Panky BARE collection: women have curves and different skin tones. Our innovative BARE styles have contours that keep them in place, offering extraordinary comfort. They are made from a unique second-skin microfiber knit from Italy that is ultra-lightweight and smooth, and disappears under the clingiest fashions. And there’s a “nude” option whatever your skin tone—from pale Vanilla to deep Mahogany. The BARE collection comprises Eve midrise thong, Godiva high rise thong, G-string, boyshort, bralette, scoop neck tank, and basic cami. Hanky Panky…what to wear when you want to look BARE®. Wholesale Questions? Tammy Gutgesell, National Sales Manager, Specialty Channel (646) 388 – 7125 [email protected] www.hankypanky.com 5 • TheLingerieJournal.com 6 • TheLingerieJournal.com Hanky Panky After Midnight Now that Fifty Shades of Grey mania is in full swing, consumers are eager to try on more risqué, revealing and daring lingerie styles. But for those new to the world of kink, the options can be overwhelming. Luckily, there’s a trusted brand eager to lead customers by their Lace Cuffed hands through this exciting world — Hanky Panky! The sizzling Hanky Panky After Midnight collection features sexy crotchless panties, sensual peek-a-boo bralettes, daring teddies and babydolls in the brand’s soft laces and stretch tulles. And what’s exciting about the best-selling After Midnight collection is the sheer number of options that are bound to appeal to every customer from those that want kinky lace to to a touch of metal on the skin. Wholesale Questions? Tammy Gutgesell, National Sales Manager, Specialty Channel (646) 388 – 7125 [email protected] www.hankypanky.com 7 • TheLingerieJournal.com 8 • TheLingerieJournal.com 9 • TheLingerieJournal.com 10 • TheLingerieJournal.com 11 • TheLingerieJournal.com 12 • TheLingerieJournal.com Elila Lingerie Ensuring the wearer feels more confident from the first snap, Elila strives to empower women by producing garments with unparalleled support. Elila boasts a collection comprised of 33 pieces for both casual and specialty wear, including nursing and sports bras. Each garment has been handcrafted to provide the wearer with optimum levels of comfort, control, and enough “pretty” to make full-figured women feel sexy and supported all day (and all night). Wholesale Questions? Ellen Jacobson [email protected] www.elilausa.com Above: Asia Mone’t in Elila’s Lace Strapless Longline. Facing page from top: Embroidered Softcup Bra in black and white and Elila’s Stretch Lace Full Coverage Underwire Bra. 13 • TheLingerieJournal.com 14 • TheLingerieJournal.com Elila Lingerie Glamour Elila’s new group, Glamour, is a three-piece set featuring a lovely embroidered bra, garter and matching panty. The bra features an underwire, a sling and beautiful pin tucks designed for additional support and lift. Wholesale Questions? Ellen Jacobson [email protected] www.elilausa.com 15 • TheLingerieJournal.com 16 • TheLingerieJournal.com Dominique Intimates From everyday basics to bridal and special occasion – Dominique Intimates are designed in an ever-expanding size range to provide the perfect fit for every woman. Wholesale Questions? Kevin Byrnes, Vice President 800.664.5447 [email protected] www.dominiqueapparel.com Above: Mystique Everyday Seamless Minimizer Bra Anais Everyday Seamless Bra 17 • TheLingerieJournal.com 18 • TheLingerieJournal.com Curvy Couture Built on a foundation of technology and innovation Curvy Couture is the destination for curvy women searching for superior quality, comfort and fit. Decades of extensive research and development, expertise and dedication has created a foundation that reinvents you, transforms your shape and posture, makes you look younger, feel confident and sexy. Wholesale Questions? Summer Rose Orona [email protected] www.curvycouture.com Above: Lace Push-Up Tulip Balconette Sexy Sheer Plunge Bra 19 • TheLingerieJournal.com 20 • TheLingerieJournal.com Chantelle Chantelle represents the perfect alliance between fit, savoir faire, and creativity in lingerie. Chantelle offers modern women chic, comfortable and supportive basics and couture inspired lingerie pieces, enabling any woman to attain the French allure of Parisian style. Wholesale Questions? [email protected] 1-800-BRAS-078 (1-800-272-7078) Above: Chantelle High Impact Sports Bra 21 • TheLingerieJournal.com 22 • TheLingerieJournal.com Ajour In the international fashion world Ukrainian brand is famous due to bright, sunny combinations of colors and exquisite design of the models. The fact is that Ukrainian women admire looking luxurious every day and AJOUR likes to fulfill dreams. And exquisite lingerie of AJOUR is admired not only by our co-citizens. Lingerie is sold with great success in the USA, many countries of Europe and Asia. Wholesale Questions? Tetyana Kravchuk (0038) 0382.70.38.25 [email protected] www.ajour.com Above & Right: Folies Bergere Soft Underwire Bra, G-string, Garter Belt and Panty. 23 • TheLingerieJournal.com 24 • TheLingerieJournal.com iCollection Beautiful and classic, iCollection is almost unmatched in its lingerie range. From corsets to panties, size S to 6X, and shipments across the US and over 20 countries, iCollection has something for every retailer. Wholesale Questions? Tony Lam [email protected] www.icollectionlingerie.com Striped mesh and lace teddy with lace triangle soft cups, hook and eye closure and removable thigh garters Above: Floral two tone lace, mesh and microfiber bralette and skirt set with strappy soft cups, hook and eye front closure, lace-up back detail and g-string 25 • TheLingerieJournal.com 26 • TheLingerieJournal.com Shoplif ting means more than just a financial loss. For Ginger Steele , owner of Little Black Box Lingerie in L ewisburg, WV, it ’s also a very personal issue . “It ’s infuriating because I’m a small business owner,” she says. “Everything in here is mine. I use my money to purchase these products so that I can sell them. You might as well come into my home and steal something out of my living room.” Recently, Steele was helping a customer at the cash wrap who intentionally knocked a basket of small lotions onto the floor with her purse. “She immediately dropped to the floor to pick them up and I came around the counter to help her out, but I could tell by the way she was acting that something wasn’t right,” says Steele. After the customer left, Steel noticed that several of the bottles were missing. “Because the basket is in front of me all day long, I know what’s in it,” she says. “She walked right out the door with them.” Similar incidents are happening to retailers large and small all over the country. According to the National Retail Security Survey, $34.5 billion was lost to shoplifting, employee theft, paperwork errors and supplier fraud in 2011. “Retail theft continues to plague the industry, with billions of dollars of merchandise walking out of the store every day without ever bing paid for,” says National Retail Federation vice president of Loss Prevention, Rich Mellor. You don’t have to sit back while your inventory is taken from you. There are ways you can protect yourself from theft—from improving your customer service to investing in new security equipment. Build a Good Defense The best way to prevent shoplifting from taking place in your store is through good customer service. “Shoplifters want anonymity,” says Garth Gasse, Director of Asset Protection at the Retail Industry Leaders Association. “By engaging each guest in a retail store, lingerie retailers can best protect against loss.” When Samual Dufour, owner of Teaz N Pleaz in Fair Oaks and South Lake Tahoe, CA, sees a suspicious customer he approaches them and offers to help. “Someone there to do no good 27 • TheLingerieJournal.com 28 • TheLingerieJournal.com is going to be put off by it,” he says. He never tells a customer that he is the owner, but rather that his manager have sent him over to assist. “I say, ‘My manager says I’m not doing a good job and I have to help you,’” he adds. “Then I point out the cameras and tell them I’m being observed.” The ability to see your entire shop is another good way to protect yourself from theft. For small shops, this is much easier to do. “My shop is 1,300 square feet. That’s not huge, but I can stand at the front of my shop and see all the way to the back with little interference,” says Steele. She also uses full mirrors to eliminate blind spots, which can help larger locations create better visibility. “Be aware of your surrounding,” Dufour adds. “Clothing is hard to keep track of when it’s on racks, so I like to display product on the wall— one per peg. That way it’s easy to see if something is missing.” This method is also a great selling technique, adds Cindy Hahn, owner of Azaleas in New York, NY. “We do not put all sizes out,” she says. “This requires us to initiate a conversation with the customer and it becomes a more intimate interaction with them.” The dressing rooms are the most likely place for theft to occur so securing the area will help you cut back on loss. Dufour says that switching from curtains to locking doors helped him deter theft that was taking place in the dressing rooms. “With the locks, customers have to be let into a fitting room and we are able to check what they are taking in with them,” he says. “We make sure that sales staff always help customers to a dressing room,” adds Hahn. “You can discuss a particular item when placing items to try on such as, ‘Oh, that green bra is one of my favorites.’ Dropping hints like this lets the potential thief know that you are aware of what is in the dressing room.” Install Security Devices Good security equipment, including cameras, is an invaluable part of loss prevention. Dufour has used several camera systems in both locations and currently uses Geo Vision, which he likes because it runs through his point of sale system. “While I’m sitting there checking someone out, I’m also able to watch the rest of the store on my computer,” he says. His current system has 16 cameras and each one can be viewed on his screen at the same time. In the past, he has also used Speco Technologies and Uniden, which can be purchased at Costco. Additionally, consider purchasing night vision cameras to protect yourself from burglaries and cameras for your parking lot that will help you capture license plate information that may be valuable when reporting an incident to the police. Electronic Article Surveillance systems will also keep your store secure. Steele says this was necessary for her business since there are often several people in her shop and she is unable to watch them all. “It makes me feel more confident,” she says. “I’ve stopped more people with my security system than my cameras.” Azaleas uses a Ketec clear standing system. “When we moved to our new location on an avenue, we knew that we would have to step up our security procedures and systems,” says Hahn. “With more street traffic, there also tends to be more theft.” Additionally, Hahn upgraded her hard tags to more compact pencil tags that are lighter than traditional tags used for ready-to-wear. “They work great for delicate lingerie,” she says. These smaller tags come in several varieties that are compatible with a number of existing security systems. Hahn purchased hers on eBay. Remember, not every product can be tagged and tracked. Glass cases become a great way to safely display expensive items. When adult toy maker, Crave heard complaints that their products were among the most thieved items for lingerie retailers they decided to do something. “What we ended up doing was designing a small POS display that both allowed the Duet (and our other products) to be explored by the customer, but with a very small steal cable built into the display that makes it really hard to steal,” says Michael Topolovac, CEO of Crave. “Imagine something like what you would see in the Apple Store, except the security cable disappears when the product is not being held.” Such technology allows retailers to determine the location of the display based on where it will sell best, and not security. Confrontation Methods and Legality Shoplifting laws vary by state, but in most, a retailer must have probable cause in order to approach a customer suspected of shoplifting. Contact your local law enforcement officials to help you determine the best way to handle theft in your store, and from there create a shoplifting procedure for all employees. “Once these guidelines are set, each employee should be trained in accordance with the set SOP guidelines,” says Gasse. “It is also good to have refresher training with employees to ensure all understand the importance of following the established procedures. All must understand that these situation, always keeping safety as the priority.” Dufour is careful with his words when he approaches a potential shoplifter. “It’s not illegal for someone to put an item in their pocket while they are still in your store,” he says. “I have my employees 29 • TheLingerieJournal.com approach someone like that with a shopping basket and say, ‘Our store policy is that you can’t put anything in your pocket, this should make it easier for you to finish your shopping.’” Knowing what behaviors to look for will help you determine who to approach. “There’s not a magic wand you can wave to identify one person who is a shoplifter over another,” says Gasse. Dufour trains his staff to look out for customers who are looking at every single item on a rack. “It’s because they are looking for one missing a security tag so they can take it,” he says. “It’s more important to focus on the behavior of an individual or group, rather than the appearance,” adds Gasse. “If someone is coming into shop they are looking at prices, they are looking at signage and they are looking at merchandise. If someone is coming in to shoplift, they are looking away from product, they are looking up for cameras and they are looking for the tools that are out there.” Knowing what to look for, and who to keep an extra cautious eye on, will help you protect your store from theft. Resources Beyond your local law enforcement, there are plenty of resources retailers can utilize to help build a stronger defense against shoplifting and theft. Visit the below websites and organizations for more information. RILA Retail Asset Protection Conference http://www.rila.org/protection/resources/Pages/ default.aspx The Loss Prevention Foundation http://www.losspreventionfoundation.org LP Magazine: http://lpportal.com/ National Anti-Organized Retail Crime Association http://naorca.org/ 30 • TheLingerieJournal.com Paloma Casile Lingerie seduction and modern high-end, made in France. 1st prize lingerie Festival of Young Fashion Designers of Dinard / Sélétionée lingerie for Paris Capital of creation with Galeries Lafayette Wholesale Questions? [email protected] www.palomacasile.com Above: Batholomé half cup bra and hight waisted panty. Right: Batholomé bodysuit in classical French Leavers lace and second skin microfibers. 31 • TheLingerieJournal.com 32 • TheLingerieJournal.com Eurotique Corsets At CURVENY, corset maker Eurotique showcased its new Waist Cincher and Corset Dress and stunning neck piece. The waist cincher is part of the brand’s new line of Waist Training Corsets with solid steel boning for weight reduction. See the waist cincher in motion! Kim “Kimmay” Caldwell to showcase the new corset’s features which includes a special fabric that assists in the wearer’s weight loss goals online: http://thelingeriejournal.com/eurotique-waist-cincher/ Wholesale Questions? Peter Grieco [email protected] www.eurotique.com 33 • TheLingerieJournal.com 34 • TheLingerieJournal.com Madame Aime Madame Aime offers modern and refined lingerie, conceived as and meant to be associated with essential ready-to-wear pieces. Always crafted in soft and noble fabrics, in strong yet refined colors, with couture details which make it so special. 100% designed and crafted in France by our seamstresses. Wholesale Questions? +33 (0)1 53 69 19 05 [email protected] www.madame-aime.com Above: Rue des Mauvais Garçons Classique Underwired Bra and brief and Kimono. Rue des Mauvais Garçcons Bra and Brief 35 • TheLingerieJournal.com 36 • TheLingerieJournal.com The Muse Lingerie The Muse Lingerie is a brand from USA, that designs lingerie with the most selects and fine lace, to create feminine and sophisticated lingerie pieces to be worn behind closed doors… The company was founded by Julio Tabares, current Designer, Technical and Production, and Marcela Fiol Co funder, Sales Representative and Strategy, Argentinian natives, and USA citizens, where they started the business that both dreamed... Wholesale Questions? [email protected] 954.531.6035 www.themuselingerie.com Above: Calliope Lace Halter Bra, Garter Belt & Thong Hebe Lace Bodysuit 37 • TheLingerieJournal.com 38 • TheLingerieJournal.com Shapewear Guide Take your look from an 8 to a 10 with Julie France Body Shapers! Julie France Body Shapers are seamless microfiber shapewear garments made of superior quality, lightweight, resilient stretch materials designed specifically to work with the body’s muscular structure. Engineered using innovative, seamless, threedimensional technology to form zone-specific contouring panels, Julie France Body Shapers provide perfect slimming and shaping comfort. Julie France Body Shapers camouflages imperfections, slenderizes, shapers and smooths the body without creating a bulge on the skin or showing lines. Seamless and breathable, Julie France body Shapers are the ideal foundation to improve the fit of clothing. Wholesale Questions? [email protected] 1.800.222.0026 39 • TheLingerieJournal.com 40 • TheLingerieJournal.com Full Coverage Shaper Sleek & Slim The Everything Shaper The Just Right Shaper Sexy Thing Shaper The Frontless Panty Shaper will enhance the figure while offering complete support from the bust line to the hips. It helps to firm the figure, slim the waist, and smooth the lower back and hips. It also gives the girls a little extra lift. How’s that for sex appeal?! The Strapless Slip Shaper supports, smooths and slims all of those midsection areas that are problem areas. Targeting the tummy and smoothing the hips is effortless with this shaper. No need to worry about saddle bags or love handles; this shaper takes care of that! The High Waist Boxer Shaper is the multi-tasker of shapewear; cinching in the waist, smoothing the hips and lifting the cheeks. This shaper gives complete coverage from bust to bottom. The Loop and Strap system attaches the shaper to the bra, giving added freedom and security. When some shapers cover too much, and others too little, this one is just right! The Mid Waist Panty or Thong will take care of the midsection and love handles, coming just under the naval and pulling in the area under the belly button. Leave the muffin top for the bake sale!! The High Waist Slip Shaper enhances a natural hourglass shape by toning the tummy, slimming the hips and supporting and smoothing the back. The loop and strap system is seen again with this style-giving extra confidence for any occasion. 41 • TheLingerieJournal.com Not Your Grandmothers Girdle The Tummy Shaper will smooth, tone and shape the midsection, giving supreme sleekness of a girdle without the uncomfortable boning or visible seams. The Tummy Shaper also includes the loop and strap, so no matter how daring the outfit, the shaper will not slide down! Stay worry free, roll free and bulge free. The Everyday Shaper The Shortie Shaper The High Waist Panty Shaper is the perfect fit for nearly every outfit! Coming just under the bust, this high waist style will give her the slim waist to really enhance a woman’s figure. Slimming all the way down to the bottom, her figure will be smooth, slim, and flawless! For added security, the Loop and Strap system can be worn around the bra-no roll, no bulge, no worries, just a gorgeous, beautiful lady! A modern day trend, the short cocktail dress for the after party has a characteristically high hemline. In order to maintain a smooth figure, the High Waist Boy Short Shaper can be worn underneath. With a short leg line, this shaper will not be seen under even the shortest of dresses! Targeting the tummy, hips, lower back and buttocks, rest assured she will look perfect in her trendy cocktail dress! 42 • TheLingerieJournal.com Uberlube Hanky Panky Eau de Parfum Überlube is a very high-end sexual health product. Instead of just being slippery, überlube is designed to transfer sensation while reducing friction. The brand’s founder, Stephen Magnusen notes that, “Überlube feels amazingly silky and performs as long as you’re using it. When überlube stops being manipulated, it starts to dissipate, leaving skin soft and moisturized, never wet or sticky” Hanky Panky understands the alchemy between lingerie and fragrance, the two things women think about at the start of each day. The internationally renowned intimate apparel company is famous for its product’s comfort, femininity, and fresh sexy appeal. These qualities translate enchantingly into a fragrance that invites a woman to “Indulge Your Inner Flirt”. Inspired by the collection’s distinctive floral signature lace, the new fragrance is an intimate blend of feminine florals, luscious fruits, soft musks and mysterious woods. Wholesale Questions? Stephen Magnusen [email protected] www.uberlube.com Hanky Panky Eau de Parfum Details The Eau de Parfum is available in two sizes — 1.7 ounce spray/$70 and .20 ounce rollerball/$25. The large bottle is enhanced in the back with a lacy flower motif that peeks through. As with the entire lingerie collection, this fragrance is crafted in the USA and is made of the finest materials. Wholesale Questions? Tammy Gutgesell, National Sales Manager, Specialty Channel (646) 388 – 7125 [email protected] www.hankypanky.com 43 • TheLingerieJournal.com 44 • TheLingerieJournal.com Teddies for Bettys 221 W 2nd St. Austin, Texas Bringing high-end lingerie to a down-home city The Lingerie Journal is proud to bring you an exclusive first look at the brand new interior redesign of Teddies for Bettys, and invite you to explore her revamped website, which features a cutting-edge ecommerce platform: www.teddiesforbettys.com Eucalan Eucalan Inc. is a family owned and operated company. They are credited as the founder of the no-rinse laundry concept in the delicate wash category in North America. Additionally, every component of the Eucalan product line is manufactured within an hour and half of the home office in Paris, Ontario, reinforcing their commitment to the environment. Wholesale Questions? Jennifer Edgar 1-800-561-9731, x103 [email protected] www.eucalan.com Tyes by Tara tyes.by.tara is an international, multi-brand company that designs, creates and markets award-winning jewelry and accessories for women. The company is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado and was conceived by graduate student Tara Stravinsky in 2008. Wholesale Questions? Tara Stravinsky [email protected] www.tyesbytara.com 45 • TheLingerieJournal.com 46 • TheLingerieJournal.com of open space to keep the area from ever feeling cluttered or crowded. Edgier items are arrayed in the back, enticing the consumer to explore the entire depth of the shop. Ashley Kelsch had been working as a high-end real estate broker in Maui when she felt it was time for a change. She decided to migrate to the mainland and open her own mid-to-premium lingerie boutique in the vibrant and bustling city of Austin, Texas. The shop first opened its doors in October 2009 in a quaint house filled with Parisian charm. Although off the beaten path, the quality of the store’s unique selection quickly transformed it into a major lingerie shopping destination. After only a year in business, a bigger premises was needed, so Ashley relocated to the city’s trendy 2nd St. Shopping District – and the central location brought in even more traffic and sales. Teddies for Bettys sells a wide selection of lingerie for modern, brand-conscious women who enjoy the finer things in life. Ashley believes that a woman is comprised of many different attributes, and her lingerie selection should reflect this fact. She explains: “Some days we find ourselves running errands and reach for our comfortable t-shirt bra; some nights are date night and we want something a little sexy; and some days we are tired and want to feel pampered in our loungewear. The selection at Teddies for Bettys is a solution to any and all needs for women.” The shop’s newly-renovated interior is like the boutique’s clientele: chic, contemporary and with a sense of relaxed luxury that comes from being confidently at ease with one’s image. The shop’s atmosphere proves that a woman can be dead sexy without ever compromising her aura of sophistication. The black, white and neutral color scheme serves as a perfect backdrop for the store’s more colorful items, allowing them to alluring pop out at visiting clientele. The large inventory of merchandise is displayed on racks, shelves, and mannequins in a shopping environment that deftly uses swathes Approximately 90% of Ashley’s marketing initiatives are online, using interactive platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to much success. Teddies for Bettys’ latest cyber efforts have included a major expansion of its website and ecommerce platform, as well as the production of videos to educate customers about the brands the shop carries. Ashley makes sure, however, that, even though her innovative website allows customers the ease of shopping online, the bricks-and-mortar experience is one-of-a-kind. She offers bra fittings, private parties and private shopping, and is a firm believer in customer service. Ashley perfectly sums up her philosophy: “In a world where so many people shop online and rush around, it’s refreshing for our customers to come in and get actual service. Even if they haven’t set up a private fitting appointment, they are treated as if they have. It’s one-on-one, they are offered a beverage, and they are catered to.” Brands Carried Women’s Lingerie: Andres Sarda, Chantelle, La Perla, Fleur of England, Made by Niki, Lascivious, Hanro, Marie Jo, Prima Donna, Cosabella, Simone Perele, Marlies Dekkers, Twist by Prima Donna, L’Aventure, Eberjey, Stella McCartney Loungewear: Homewear: Hanro, Cosabella, Eberjey Plus Sizes: Prima Donna, Twist by Prima Donna, Chantelle, Simone Perele Accessories: Lelo, Jimmyjane, Various Bedroom Accessories Men’s Underwear and Nightwear: Hanro Other: Gerbe Hosiery, Jimmyjane/Lelo Candles, Lotions, Lubricants, and Massage Oils On the Lookout For: “I’m very focused on partnering with the brands I have and building that business as much as possible. With that being said, every now and then, I see something and know that our customers would LOVE to have it.” 47 • TheLingerieJournal.com Parting Shots If you missed Hanky Panky or Elila at CURVENY, we have two great videos giving our readers a tour of what these two brands showcased in New York. Follow the links below for the full videos with your host, Kim “Kimmay” Caldwell. Hanky Panky Booth Video If you missed Hanky Panky or Elila at CURVENY, we have two great videos giving our readers a tour of what these two brands showcased in New York. Follow the links below for the full videos with your host, Kim “Kimmay” Caldwell. See the video: http://thelingeriejournal.com/hanky-pankys-curveny-booth/ Elila Booth Video Kim “Kimmay” Caldwell interviews Elila’s founder Ellen Jacobson and gives us a tour of three gorgeous styles from this full-bust specialist. See the video: http://thelingeriejournal.com/inside-elilas-curveny-booth/ 48 • TheLingerieJournal.com