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25 Apparel Parks
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Lingerie Americas Show
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Rodger's Ramblings - Free Giveaway
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Ask Andy
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What Australian Women
Really Want
Australian women are fed up with seeing stick-thin bodies in advertising and want to see models with natural looks and real curves.
Rejecting images of airbrushed perfection, almost half those who took part in the poll told researchers that most beauty advertising made them feel bad about their own bodies.
A-list actresses and flawless supermodels also got the thumbs down from men aged between 18 and 35, with 82% of men in the survey saying they would also prefer to see real women in ads.
In response to the call for fuller figures and natural beauty, the Dove skin-care company is launching a national competition to find curvaceous women aged 18 to 35 for a calendar planned for 2006.
The new pin-up girls will be photographed in white underwear - emulating the company's controversial UK ad campaign which featured a line-up of women in their smalls.
When 535 women were polled in the survey last month, 88% agreed that advertisers should use curvier women rather than airbrushed models.
49% of women said beauty ads made them feel bad about the way they look and 87% of people said they thought models were an unrealistic representation of women. Of the 272 men surveyed, more than eight in ten said they thought women with more comely figures should be used in beauty ads.
8/12
The Lingerie Americas
Show Continued
In the Betsey Johnson Intimates booth, models -
Saraswati and Flippa strike a pose.
jana.kalusha@carolehochman.com
Ph: 212 725-1212
Michelle Landry and Bernie Dexter smile for the camera in
front of their very busy booth, Lucy B where you can find
vintage inspired lingerie. lucyblingerie@sbcglobal.net
Mary Beth Ramsey and John Bocchicchio are holding
up a Sophie Camisole with Pamela Ruffle G-string by
Undiemoon. marybeth@undiemoon.com
Founder, Cassandra Kelley holds up the Prima Camisole and
The Mrs Crystal Boyshort by 2 Belles New York.
cassandra@2belles.com
Claire Pettibone presents Indira, a beautiful chemise by
Claire Pettibone. Ph:
800 411-4242
George Hardy of Va Bien, stands behind Linda from Her's
Lingerie and Susan of Kathryn's Lingerie who are holding up
shapewear by Va Bien, who is still looking for South
East
Sales
Reps. georgeh4@bellsouth.net
In the Beija Brazil booth, Barbara is wearing Samba 2
Love Hearts with Twist Seam and Karolina is wearing
Samba 3 Monet Print Patchwork with Rhinestone detail.
guy@beijabrazil.com
Selma Dubov poses wearing Melonets along with a sign
reading "If I look this Hot in these FISHNETS, Imagine How
You'll Look!" info@melonfashion.com
Michele Alfonso looks extremely comfortable wearing
100% cotton PJs by Scanty. jkaplaninc@aol.com
Beverly Luchfeld, president of Raza Designs, is busy showing
her lines of robes and loungewear to a customer.
beverly.luchfeld@verizon.net
In the Fashion Forms booth, Seymour Gibbons is writing up
her order, while Marilyn Rubner of Fashion Forms is showing
Inna Nizhnik and Larisa from Magic Corsets her products.
info@fashionforms.com
Model, Helena wearing seamless lingerie by Morera by
Atateks, stands with Alp Duman. alpduman@morerausa.com
Zonia Carrion is holding up an elegant chemise and
cover-up by Frances Smily. cdriggs@claudiadriggs.com
Anna is modeling swimwear by Nicole
Oliver.
nicole.olivier@free.fr
Lingerie
Americas Show continued
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Bubba Sez
by Bubba
Bubba is back ! Almost a year and a world of events later he is returning to the pages of the news letter. I decided to return after the news of Pete’s passing. I think he wants this to live on , and to continue to unite the industry he loved so much.
In the movie , “To Kill A Mocking Bird “ , in the final scene in the court house , Scout and Jim are told by their old friend , “ Stand up , your father is passing “ . Today we should “stand Up, a legend and good friend to our business is passing” .
Thanks Pete
12/12
Lotus is
Blooming!
This season, it’s all about comfort and style. The lotus collection of women’s
sleepwear combines the highest quality cotton with delicate silk to create a
look that’s pure elegance. What makes lotus unique is the attention to detail. Hand-woven silk borders and intricate embroideries give a splash of color
their crisp 100% cotton pajamas and robes.
The Lotus story is unique in that it goes beyond just a beautiful product. To create the exquisite hand-woven borders, Lotus works with the non-profit group Women Weave International, dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of women in India who weave. Each border represents the perfect blend of beauty, contemporary design and traditional skill.
Their winter collection features classic style pajamas and robes in two beautiful fabrics: year-round, crisp woven cotton or a slightly heaver twill cotton with a butter-soft, brushed finish cotton. Sizes range from small to x-large and also include maternity sizing.
The designs are what make lotus sleepwear so special, but it’s the packaging that makes it irresistible! Whether it’s the border or embroidery design, each set comes in a fabulous matching drawstring pouch.
UK's Thong Market Down 20%
Cracks are appearing in the UK thong market with sales down nearly 20% in
the past year.
Ever since the underwear was worn by a catwalk model in 1997, G-strings have been all the rage.
Today sales of thongs remain firm among women aged 25 and under.
But demand from older women has started to sag, new figures show.
For the past year G-string/thong sales dropped 17% nationally.
Their figures show that more discreet, 'shorts-style' knickers are becoming more popular.
But despite its recent dip in form, the thong, which remains a must-have
fashion accessory, is far from a thing of the past.
They still account for £38m of the £165m women's underwear market.
How Much Does a Brain Cost?
In the hospital the relatives gathered in the waiting room, where their family
member lay gravely ill.
Finally, the doctor came in looking tired and somber.
"I'm afraid I'm the bearer of bad news," he said as he surveyed the worried
faces.
"The only hope left for your loved one at this time is a brain transplant. It's an
experimental procedure, very risky but it is the only hope. Insurance will cover
the procedure, but you will have to pay for the brain yourselves."
The family members sat silent as they absorbed the news. After a great length of time, someone asked, "Well, how much does a brain cost?"
The doctor quickly responded, "$5,000 for a male brain, and $200 for a female brain."
The moment turned awkward. Men in the room tried not to smile, avoiding eye contact with the women, but some actually smirked.
A man unable to control his curiosity, blurted out the question everyone
wanted to ask, "Why is the male brain so much more?"
The doctor smiled at the childish innocence and explained to the entire group, "It's just standard pricing procedure. We have to mark down the price of the female brains, because they've actually been
used."
"Ask Andy"
Andy Weinstock has been in the fabric and textile business all his life, but professionally since 1969. 
"I love what I do, selling fabrics around the globe. I've met lots of interesting, creative, dynamic
folks; some have become dear friends. I love to help new businesses find the things they need to become successful. It works for everyone."
You can ask Andy questions about Fabrics at
Andy@mcpetesez.com
Hi there,
I am wondering if you have a good source for printed nylon stretch
tulle or triple mesh, used for the manufacture of lingerie.
Thanks!
Michelle Walker
Dear Michelle: yes, visit www.tricots.com. They have a great selection of tulle and printed 15 denier nylon tricot. Good Luck, Andy
The "Ask Andy" Column is an opinion Column and may
not necessarily reflect the views of
McPete Sez
Hey Sales Reps !!!
Would you like to write an article for this newsletter? we are
looking 
for information for our readers and if you have anything to
contribute please e-mail me.
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