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Saddam Hussein and his chauffeur are rolling down the highway when suddenly they hit a pig crossing the road. They kill it instantly. Saddam tells his driver: "Go to da farm over dere and hexplain to da owner of da pig what happened."
One hour later, Saddam sees his driver coming back from the farm, his clothes all wrinkled, a bottle of wine in one hand and a cigar in the other. "What happened to you?" he asks.
"Well, the farmer gave me a bottle of wine, his wife the cigar and their 19 year old daughter made wild passionate love to me."
"My God! What did you tell dem?" asks President Hussein.
The driver answers: "Good evening, I am Saddam Hussein's chauffeur and I have just killed the pig."
4/13
West Coast Watch
by Mara Susskind Kalcheim
Hooray for the
The International Lingerie Show
in Las Vegas
For all of us who are "War Junkies",
Las Vegas was a welcome respite when we came together for our bi-annual
lingerie show.
Despite speculation of a slow show...it was anything but. A record
number of buyers were in attendance.
Although reports were that orders were smaller than usual, there was a lot
of paper left and everyone seemed upbeat and happy to be attending.
The bi-yearly fashion show gala was again held at the Tropicana (as was
the show) and it was a bigger hit than last years.
Each show gets better & more crowded. Over 1200 people enjoyed drinks,
hors'doeuves and comradship while the sexy models struuted on the
runway. It was all very festive.
I am constantly reminded of the old song "As Time goes By" when
I see life go on as usual. At 9:00 a.m. on Monday morning
buyers from all over the U.S. and some foreign countries were busy getting
coffee and Danish pastries, and craming into the show shaking Vendors
hands and leaving orders. This only goes to prove what old age and
wisdom has taught me.. "No matter what happens in the World, Life and
Lingerie go on!" On another note, I personally as well as the rest of
the Vendors and Buyers will miss Gaye & Herb Novack at the front table
greeting us with their own brand of class and style, As Herb is retiring
from the show after doing 45 shows, to pursue other interests.
Herb Novack
Michael
Moreio
Michael Moreio will be replacing Herb in the
everyday duties, and we wish him all the best in his New venture.
On a sad note, the Industry has lost two wonderful women who passed on way
before their time. In Loving Memory, Nancy Steinman, wife of
Gil Steinman of XTC Leather, and Sharon Sternberg, wife of Joe Sternberg,
Independant Sales Rep.
Look through the photo's of the various Manufacturers, and just Click on
their photo to visit them. (Tell them that you saw them in McPete
Sez)
Don't forget to visit the Runway show starting on page #5..
The busy Escante Lingerie booth with
all hands working.
(800) 888-1321
Malini (right) with customers from Seduction
Montostar Toronto,
Romance Lingerie, in Montreal, and Dist Percour of Montreal, in
the Malini/Taj Lingerie booth. (800) 962-5464
Moe-Paul-of Triangle Lingerie with Nane, (for
Ladies only)
with Sherie & Jim looking on. (212)
725-2585.
Linh Lgo ready to work with you at the Dancewear
express booth.
(281) 488-9966
Alan Breeden of Treasure Hunt in Downey Ca.
Looks at the
Chica Rica line, with model Shelby standing by. (800) 325-2442
Julie working with customers at the Adventure
apparel booth
(520) 747-0326.
Jeffrey, Brittany, Shereen (Owner) and
Angela, at work in the
Delicate Illusions booth. (949) 583-0106
Model Storm, displays some of the garments and
novelties by
the Pastie & Luvlite Co. (586) 465-5704
Owner Maureen with Model Mindy in the Lolita Girl
booth while
customers look on. (949) 249-9839
Diana working with Sue of Nite Moods, Nushawaka, In.
at
the Isabella Hosiery booth. (847) 515-8795
Mr. kozo Nishio stands by to help you manufacturers
out there
at the Sinbotex, Joto works.
Joe & Edie Dumary of "Secrets of South
Philadelphia" with
Wendy (Owner) and model Heidi at the Wendy'O's Booth.
(770) 220-0880
Customers looking over the line of Dancewear &
Dresses by Kitty
(800) kittyus
The busy Faris Lingerie booth with
even Paul Faris
(Owner far right)
working. (800) 43-FARIS
Overwhelmed at the Top
Rock/Private Dancer booth, but
Donald & Debra (Owners) handle it.
(800) 553-5532
Jeff (far right) works with customers at the Sexy
Brazil line.
(309) 797-2283
Show continued on the next page
17/24
War Clouds Cool Kuwait's Love Affair with Luxury
KUWAIT -In happier times, Madam Mona's boutique would be full of wealthy Kuwaiti women perusing her lavish line of lingerie.
These days, her shop is empty and her sales have plunged 70 percent in the past few weeks.
Kuwaitis enjoy enviable lifestyles thanks to their vast oil wealth, but some retailers say the threat of war in neighboring Iraq has temporarily cooled their love affair with luxury.
"Why should any lady want to buy something like this? It's not important," said Mona, 38, gesturing at a rail of crimson baby doll nightdresses priced at $90.15 each.
"The most important thing is food, to keep money," she said, leaning on the counter of her store in the Salhia mall, one of the most exclusive shopping complexes in Kuwait.
Some stores played down war jitters, but most retailers contacted by Reuters said Kuwait's more cautious mood had caused a dip in demand for top-of-the-range goods in a country where shopping is a major national pastime.
While there is no sense of panic, there is a degree of uncertainty among the 2.3 million inhabitants of Kuwait, which would serve as a major launch pad for any invasion of Iraq.
In an Arab state with no discos or nightclubs -- and where alcohol is banned -- shopping is a source of fun that at least one Salhia patron was reining in with regret.
"We're just fed up," said Raja Fahad, an immaculately attired housewife confining herself to window shopping with her sister in the mall packed with Louis Vuitton, Kenzo and Hermes gear.
"Even these are old clothes you see us with. This is from last summer," she said, pinching her white blouse, a Cartier watch glistening on her wrist.
The country's oil reserves give Kuwaitis and their neighbors in other Gulf
states like the United Arab Emirates formidable spending power. There is
no income tax and the state pays for basics like healthcare and schooling
and subsidizes housing.
7/12
The U.S. Supreme Court last month made it harder, though not impossible, for companies to defend famous trademarks against dilution by other companies. By a surprising unanimous ruling, written by Justice John Paul Stevens, the high court ruled against lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret in its claim that the name of a Kentucky store, Victor's Little Secret, was likely to "blur and erode the distinctiveness" of its own trademark.
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Hi Pete,
Just wanted to say "Thank You" for publishing my e-mail request
for the Bed of Roses kit. Joan from lovinmood.com was kind enough to
send me contact info. What nice readers you have. Like I said
before . . . luv this newsletter, I don't know what I would do without it!
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Hi Pete, We are looking for lingerie manufacturers who make plus size lingerie
4X to 6X and up.
We have been at a number of shows and have not found any.
If anyone who reads your newsletter please help us find lingerie manufacturers in plus
sizes, Please. Regards,
Pauline Abramson for Get Width It.. GetWidthIt2003@aol.com
Hello, I don't expect you to remember me, but I had stepped in front of you at the Las Vegas lingerie show last week and introduced myself to you at the registration counter/entrance to the show. I just wanted to reiterate to you that I enjoy getting your newsletters and refer to them for news and upcoming events related to the lingerie industry. Yours is one of the best and most informational newsletters I have seen and is an asset to the business. Thank you again,
Sincerely, Kevin Everett of Interludes Lingerie in Butte, Montana
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I have just recently opened an e-bay store for Plus size ladies and would be interested in carrying the Escante' line. I cannot seem to find a contact phone number or web site for them for their wholesale division. Can you help??
Thanks! Tom & Robin tlee1@swfla.rr.com
Hello,I am trying to find out where I can purchase nuit lingerie sleepwear similar to a tank dress style.
I have tried the internet, but can't locate anyplace. Can you please help??? Are there any stores that carry their merchandise - or can I purchase online somewhere?
Thank you kindly,-Rhomaine Have a Great Day!! rhomainemc@attbi.com
I have just graduate with my diploma in fashion design and technology and I am wondering if there are any schools that specialized in lingerie design . If you could forward me information that would be most helpful thank you for your time Alecia Ebbels
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Hi, I am a student looking at lingerie for my dissertation, and I would like statistics on increasing bust - with cup sizes also please - and hip sizes please Thanks Wendy,
pwg01@aber.ac.uk
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