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Loincloth Underwear
Ladies - it's time to ditch those tight fitting knickers and opt for something more comfy.
The latest craze in lingerie in Japan, is loincloth underwear.
Called 'fundoshi' in Japanese, similar loincloths used to be used by adult males in time gone past.
But loincloth underwear has recently made a comeback in Japan - this time among women.
The inventors say the underwear has 'emancipated' women, freeing them from the restrictions of conventional underwear.
It's also much easier to find the right size.
'We wanted young women to have more of a sense of freedom and release,' Tomoka Okamura, merchandise director for Wacoal's Nanafun-brand female loincloths said.
'And as we tried to come up with the 'ultimate liberation item' for women, we thought of a fundoshi.'
More than 5000 fundoshi have been sold by Wacoal alone, since December.


10/15/05
Delta Galil Buys Gibor Sports
Lingerie maker Delta Galil Industries Ltd has bought Israeli sock manufacturer Gibor Sports Active Wear Ltd in a move that will boost its annual sales to Nike by US$22.5m. 
Delta Galil is buying Gibor's sock-making machinery and equipment, its inventory and customer base, and its subsidiary business Gibor Jordan.
However, workers at Gibor's factories in Kiryat Shmona and Netanya will be dismissed, and work transferred to other production sites.
Delta Galil says the acquisition will broaden its activity in the sock market, in particular making it the latest supplier of performance socks to Nike.
It also expects to be able to enter the market for football socks.


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  CURVENY Continued       
             
Persiana models J Robin USA.  info@jrobinusa.com


    Amber Taylor stands in front of her display of Dumi. 
                                    info@du-mi.com

             
In Glam Cashmere, Brett Rattner stands behind Gabrielle 
                Hoffman.   info@glamchashmere.com 


Maria Scotto stands in front of her display of sleepwear by 
Maria Scotto.mariascotto1@yahoo.com  Ph: 631-537-0515


Greg Gimble stands next to his mother, Marianne Gimble of 
               Va Bien    georgeh4@bellsouth.net


    Sherry Blodgett is surrounded by bridal accessories by 
Sherry et Cie.  sherry@sherryetcie.com  Ph:631-259-8300

             
     Christie Webb and Charlanne Leavy hold a bra by 
             Aviana Bras.   avianaorders@mchsi.com  

             
Rodney Lawrence is surrounded by shapewear by Rago 
          Shapewear.    rodney@ragoshapewear.com


         Aileen models Lola Haze.  laura@lolahaze.com 

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2/12
  Shirley of Hollywood Unveils 
New 3-In-1 Dress Ups - A Triple Threat Ready-to-Dare Innovation
Dress Up, Dress Down or Hit The Town With the Latest in Costume Couture 
Shirley of Hollywood, one of the world’s premiere lingerie brands, is proud to unveil the latest in costume couture – Shirley Dress Ups -- three hot looks in one hip package containing everything a woman needs to make a fun fashion statement, whether she’s going out on the town or staying home for a romantic night in. 
"Dress up and fantasy wear isn’t just for Halloween anymore, and our new Shirley Dress Ups let ladies match their outfit to their mood, with stylish garments and themed accessories that triple as a clever costume, intimate apparel, party or club wear,” said Dana Schlobohm-Walczuk, Shirley of Hollywood Director of Design. “Shirley Dress Ups are not just ready-to-wear, they’re ready-to-dare -- our go-anywhere tops pair beautifully with your favorite skirt or pants for a touch of glamour, or swap out tights or shorts for a little edge, and best of all, there’s no need to color-match or search for accessories – it’s all in the box.” 
“We’re always looking for new ways to stay at the forefront of fashion while providing our customers with the quality and value they’ve come to expect from Shirley,” said President Roy Schlobohm. “My congratulations go out to our design team for developing this innovative new product category -- multi-wear costumes --- with the debut of new Shirley 3-in-1 Dress Ups.” 
“We developed 14 styles of Shirley Dress Ups so they can be stocked for Halloween, yet sold throughout the year, and are providing stores with stylish fashion posters that bring the 3-in-1 concept to life, helping to make shopping easier for consumers who get more looks for less” said Eric Schlobohm, International Director of Sales and Marketing. 
Shirley Dress Ups are the latest addition to Shirley of Hollywood’s 2009 product line-up, which also includes an all new Costume collection, an expanded H.O.T. line of Shirley’s hot-selling packaged lingerie and hosiery, and the always in demand Intimate Attitudes catalog of plus-size fashions for style-conscious women. 
Brooke Stuart of Temecula, CA, sponsored by Hips and Curves, makes her debut in the new Intimate Attitudes book as the plus-size winner of Shirley’s first-ever Sexy Model Search conducted in 2008 as part of the company’s 60th anniversary. 
“Shirley knows that sexy comes in all shapes and sizes, and I am so proud to help spread the message that curves are beautiful,” said Stuart. “I love that Shirley fits every garment to a real model to ensure that the latest trends fit—and flatter—a womanly silhouette. I’ve never felt more comfortable, sexy or shapely than when I’m wearing my Shirley!” 
Other Sexy Model Search finalists making their Shirley debut include Lauren Champion of Charleston, SC sponsored by Adam and Eve and Brittany Daily of Torrance, CA, sponsored by Déjà vu Love Boutique who both look “H.O.T.” in Shirley’s hot-off-the-press packaged lingerie and hosiery catalog. For more information, contact Shirley today to request new Marilyn Monroe by Shirley, Shirley Dress Ups, Costumes, H.O.T. or Intimate Attitudes catalogs at 1-800-421-9359 or sales@shirleyofhollywood.com. 
About Shirley of Hollywood 
Shirley of Hollywood knows vintage Hollywood because that’s who we are -- the leader of glamorous lingerie having helped establish the category 60 years ago. In today's hands-off world of mega-mergers and outsourcing, Shirley is proud to be a family- owned and operated business, intimately involved in every step of product delivery -- from design and manufacturing to sales and distribution. Since 1948, three generations of the Schlobohm family have run every step of this family business, from design and manufacturing to sales and distribution. Shirley has designed and produced major private labels for top lingerie retailers for six decades, provides fan merchandise for Playboy and has manufactured private labels for major retail chains. 
“At Shirley, every product is a labor of love, and we know our customers and their shoppers appreciate the quality and value we deliver in each and every garment – especially during these tough economic times,” adds President Roy Schlobohm. “Lingerie is an affordable luxury – one that we deliver at a fair price, to help women and men share experiences that are priceless. We handpick our own fine fabrics and design every garment to meet our high-end specifications, just like my Dad, Herman Schlobohm did back in 1948 when he founded Shirley of Hollywood. We treat every customer as a cherished member of the Shirley family and like to keep business as personal as the lingerie we sell.” 
Shirley delivers exceptional and affordable lingerie to more than 3,000 stores in the U.S. plus the UK, Australia, Vietnam, Europe and beyond providing more options than anybody else—more styles, more colors and more than 200 varieties of laces and trims for that perfect finishing touch. The Shirley of Hollywood family of brands also includes: Intimate Attitudes, established in 1987 offering gorgeous lingerie styles that flatter full-figures in sizes 1x-6x; the Gyz line of distinctive men's wear launched in 2003; H.O.T. Packaged Lingerie and Stockings, which debuted in 2004 offering affordable priced, daring looks; 100% Babe for the fashion forward and flirty young woman; Costumes, our expanded line in all sizes for any time of year; new Shirley Dress Ups multi-wear costumes; and the all new Marilyn Monroe by Shirley collection. 
The Shirley of Hollywood Distinctive Difference 
Back in the 1800s, looking like an hourglass meant not breathing. Fortunately, Shirley of Hollywood has reinvented today's corset with styles that are comfortable as well as supportive and flattering. Shirley of Hollywood’s famed catalogs have featured some of the hottest modeling talents in the world, from Dancing With The Stars winner Brooke Burke and Victoria Silverstedt (Past Playmate of the Year) to Leanne Tweeden of FOX and Tyran Richard (March ’07 Playboy Centerfold). Shirley of Hollywood lingerie has been featured in leading magazines, from FHM to Maxim and Playboy, and on hit national TV shows including American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, America's Got Talent, Entourage on HBO, America's Next Top Model; The Pussycat Dolls: Search For The Next Doll on the CW; Rock Star: Supernova on CBS and KTLA Morning News. 
Visit Booth #130 During The International Lingerie Show at The Rio Hotel in Las Vegas April 20-22 To See New Shirley Dress Ups & Costumes; #125-224 for H.O.T.; #128 for 100% Babe; and #129-230 for Intimate Attitudes

Student-Teacher Exchanges 
1. TEACHER: Why are you late? 
WEBSTER: Because of the sign. 
TEACHER: What sign? 
WEBSTER: The one that says, "School Ahead, Go Slow."
2. TEACHER: Cindy, why are you doing your math multiplication On the floor? 
CINDY: You told me to do it without using tables!
3. TEACHER: John, how do you spell "crocodile?" 
JOHN: K-R-O-K-O-D-A-I-L" 
TEACHER: No, that's wrong 
JOHN: Maybe it s wrong, but you asked me how I spell it!
4. TEACHER: What is the chemical formula for water? 
SARAH: H I J K L M N O!!
TEACHER: What are you talking about? 
SARAH: Yesterday you said it's H to O!
5. TEACHER: George, go to the map and find North America. 
GEORGE: Here it is! 
TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America? 
CLASS: George!
6. TEACHER: Willie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have ten years ago.
WILLIE: Me!
7. TEACHER: Tommy, why do you always get so dirty?
TOMMY: Well, I'm a lot closer to the ground than you are.
8. TEACHER: Ellen, give me a sentence starting with "I." 
ELLEN: I is... 
TEACHER: No, Ellen..... Always say, "I am." 
ELLEN: All right... "I am the ninth letter of the alphabet."
9. TEACHER: "Can anybody give an example of COINCIDENCE?" 
JOHNNY: "Sir, my Mother and Father got married on the same day, same time."
10. TEACHER: "George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted doing it. Now do you know why his father didn't punish him?"
JOHNNY: "Because George still had the ax in his hand."
             
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