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Intimate Graphics
Hilary's Vanity Introduces New Items
                       by Luis Paredes
Hilary Branner, of Hilary's Vanity introduced a new style of pointed hats that will come in seven different colors at the International Lingerie Show. 
Also introduced was a new style of backless dress with a thumb loop (soon to make its debute on hilarysvanity.com) and the addition of an additional color of black and red to the Judy Cutie Lolita Dress. 
"Everything in our line comes in extra small to 4x," noted Branner. "..and everything is in stock and ready to ship."
More info on hilarysvanity.com

**Intimate Graphics is a column by Luis Paredes on graphic design, business and marketing for the intimate apparel industry.
Paredes is a freelance journalist and graphic designer with extensive trade experience in the intimate apparel industry. His work focuses on the marketing and communication design efforts of intimate apparel companies. His design studio, Seven Hills Graphic Design, creates Catalogs, Ads, and Brochures with a focus on attracting buyers.**


7/13                          
   International Lingerie 
             Show 
                 by Luis Paredes
After months of doom and gloom on the news about the economy, poor retail sales, and job layoffs, buyers and exhibitors had high hopes (and fears) for this edition of the International Lingerie Show and Las Vegas Halloween Show in Las Vegas last month.
It's safe to say that hopes were fulfilled, even energized, and fears were quashed as exhibitors noted increased numbers of buyers, more orders and an upbeat, fun, hopeful mood. 
Buyers enjoyed a variety of deals from manufacturers and Specialty Trade Shows even printed a "Recession Fighter Show Special" book as a guide to all the great deals. 
Both buyers and exhibitors were treated to a spectacular Fashion Show that drew a record number of viewers this year and lasted over two hours. "We had such a great response to the fashion show," said Michael Moreira of Specialty Trade Shows, Inc. "It was the biggest crowd we ever had and one of our best."
Warden Neil, designer for J'Taime, had one of his company's pieces displayed during the fashion show and said, "We were so happy at the response and lucky to have such a large crowd see our product." 
New exhibitors to the show this year included Lingerie Belimages, Inc., Sweet Panties, and United Brands. In addition, there were some very unique exhibitors including Mask Venezia which makes handmade Venitian masks; professional make-up manufacturer Kryolan exhibiting airbrushed body paint and Dead Batteries, manufacturers of batteries wrapped in artistic and naughty coverings. 
Moreira expects an even better show next year and promised to grow the Halloween section. 
The International Lingerie Show will run again September 21 -23, 2009. The next edition to include the Adult Halloween Costume show will be April 12-14, 2010. 
More info at www.spectrade.com

Note:  by clicking on the photo's below, it will bring you to 
their web-site. or to their e-mail if no web-site exists.
                    Photos by Heather Briggs
Remember to tell them  you saw them here.    

Greg Blanc is showing a customer nipple covers by Bristols 6.  
                       greg@bristols6.com


Sanna Nimo and Sheri Ali are both busy showing customers 
            Vx Intimates.      vx.intimate@verizon.net

             
Malin is wearing the Casablanca stripe tapestry halter style 
 corset by Intimate Attitudes - Shirley of Hollywood.
                     sales@shirleyofhollywood.com


Neal Fersht showing HOT by Shirley of Hollywood to Joe
Damon, Nicol Chartrand, Kathy Pasinski, Deborah Pearl and
          Jim Grys all of Kimberly's Intimate Apparel. 
                    sales@shirleyofhollywood.com  


Charlie Saponara stands with Brynn Saponara of Desire 
                Fashions.  desirefashions@att.net


          Amalia Ford stands next to Riad Nasser of 
                   Empire/The Farel Corp. 
 barbara.slonac@empireintimates.net    Ph:814-495-4625

The International Lingerie Show
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13/24       
Delicate Illusions' Debuts
  Victorian Flare at ILS
Delicate Illusions debuted it's next "trademark" item at the International Lingerie Show's evening fashion show. The crowd went wild with their yells of enthusiasm and ah as the Lenz Agency dancers danced their entertainment number in this 4 pc. ensemble. This was a perfect venue to introduce this next masterpiece as the orders came flowing in the next two days of the show.
Up until now, stores have pre-ordered, site-unseen. These customers received them prior to the trade show, and reports came in that they were a huge hit and sold out immediately! These items are just being posted on the website and on youtube, so you still have time to be one of the earliest stores to carry this next blockbuster dancer item!
Taken from their still very popular Victorian Flare coat, the same cut, the same flow, but now in 4 versatile pieces. The long flowing skirt will formalize any "wrap" look, and can be mixed over any other bikini or romper. The skirts will also be sold separately in the Delicate Illusions separates collection. The 
jacket is a perfect little bolero that can be worn as an additional piece in those air-conditioned clubs. Underneath both pieces you will find a matching thong bikini, and you may choose the thong or g that works best for your clubs. These ensembles wholesale for $58-$77 for four pieces and are available in hundreds of different fabrics.
The Delicate Illusions newest catalog was just released, if you have not received yours, please call 949 497-7422 or email info@delicateillusions.com.

The Tomato Garden
An old Italian lived alone in New Jersey . He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard.
His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament:
Dear Vincent, 
I am feeling pretty sad, because it looks like I won't be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over.. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like in the old days.
Love, Papa
A few days later he received a letter from his son.
Dear Pop,
Don't dig up that garden. That's where the bodies are buried.
Love,
Vinnie
At 4 a.m. the next morning, FBI agents and local police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man and left.
That same day the old man received another letter from his son.
Dear Pop,
Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now. That's the best I could do under the circumstances. 
Love you, 
Vinnie 
Buyers' Best Sellers  
Attention All Buyers, Boutique
  and Online Store Owners 
McPete Sez wants to know what is your hottest selling garment. What is selling out because McPete Sez readers want to know. Please send an email to info@mcpetesez.com and include your name, your store's name, city and state along with a phone number and email, stating your best seller, and who the manufacturer is. 
If you would rather keep your best selling item a secret..... please just tell us who the manufacturer is.  

Hello, this is Greg Wishart of Chesterfield Soft Wear (soon to be renamed www.PantySalad.com which is already working).

I thought I'd let you know that with all the brands I carry, Seduzione of Brazil is consistently popular. Their prices are very reasonable, their quality is very good, and the Brazilian styles are always flattering if done right.
See all Seduzione panties here: http://www.ChesterfieldSoftWear.com/shop/category.aspx?catid=233

It has been several months since I've written you, but here are a few news-bits:
rotating view of every panty as a thumbnail in high-resolution 
sizes available on the bottom of each thumbnail, all adjusted for the US market for consistency
7730 panties in stock (over 2300 different kinds and colors), plus another 100 or so will be added in a week or two
you can follow news of new arrivals on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/PantySalad
recently added a 'Made in Brazil' category of what I brought back from my trip to Rio de Janeiro last month
added a 'Panties with Bling' category so you can easily find panties with ribbons, bows, jewelry, and keyholes in the back
all panties are rated by their VPL risk (the thickness of the elastic at the back, the position, etc)
you can browse by fabric (front, back or even a mix) so it's easy to find all panties lace in the front, cotton in the back, etc
free shipping 
Celebrated one-year anniversary on May 1st! 

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