|
Advertisers
In This
Issue
Tia
Lyn
Lingerie
Interludes Lingerie
Sensual Mystique
Allure
Leather
Desire
Fashions
La
Lame, Inc
Electric
Lingerie
Music
Legs
Shirley
of Hollywood
Elegant
Moments Lingerie
Delicate
Illusions
Coconut
Grove
JWS
Intimates
Tony Shoes
International
Lingerie Shows
Classique Lingerie Show
Fantasy Lingerie
McPete
Sales
Questfinder
Quick Commerce Credit Cards
Internetgazette
Submit2
Sponsor's
For This
issue
Questfinder
Submit2
Internet Gazette
Articles Of Interest
U.S. & China Reach
Trade Deal
Page
1
Federated Up 64.1%
Page
1
Chinese Shoe Dispute?
Page
1
Bra Studies Degree
Page
1
International Lingerie Show
Page
2
Delicate Illusions
Fashion Show
Page
2
Buyers' Best Sellers
Page
2
Ask Andy
Page
2
McPete Sez
Mailbag
Page
2
International Lingerie Show Continued
Page
3
Forplay VIP Party
Page
3
Ann Summers' Peephole Changing Rooms
Page
3
Ask Kevin
Page
3
International Lingerie Show Continued
Page
4
Abercrombie to Delay Canadian Debut
Page
4
Sex Festival Held In China
Page
4
International Lingerie Fashion Show
Page
5
The Buzz
Page
5
Reps Corner
Page
5
Shows & Events
Page
5
We
Accept all
Major Credit Cards for Advertising
Foreign Exchange Rates
International
Size Charts
Put
my Banner
on your Web-site,
Click here and Link it to www.mcpetesez.com
 
|
Page 2
Microwaveable Bras
For the woman who wants to stay both warm and environmentally conscious this winter -- and isn't bothered by extra bulk under her shirt -- a lingerie
 maker has unveiled a thick
fuzzy bra that can be heated in the microwave.
Triumph International modeled the bra in Japan which has launched a "Warm Biz" campaign urging people to bundle up to save on heating.
The bra pads are filled with an eco-friendly, reusable gel that can be heated up
in a microwave or with hot water. For good measure, a pendant of a hot pepper dangles from the front.
But the bra isn't for those favoring understated attire. A long strap flows down
from the back, which is meant to be wrapped around like a boa to keep one's
neck warm.
"We hope this will not only help prevent global warming but also provide a
little fashion chic to the office," Triumph's Japan branch said in a statement.
But for the time being, the bra, which comes with matching shorts, won't be in stores, with the lingerie maker instead using the technology to develop other warm clothing.
Japan is encouraging people to set their heating at no more than 20 degrees Celsius (68 F) this winter to save energy.
It follows a "Cool Biz" casual-dress campaign promoted by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, who eschewed his tie for most of the summer, to reduce air-conditioner use and therefore greenhouse gas emissions. The drive is estimated to have saved enough energy to supply 240,000 households for a month.
13/13
Disposable Fashion
For those out there who are having trouble keeping up with the latest fashion trends, it's about to get a lot harder.
The current rage, "cheap chic," has compressed the time it takes for fashion to travel from runway to store rack, with retailers turning around their merchandise faster than ever before. Companies like Zara, Forever 21 and H&M, which is about to open two stores around San Francisco's Union Square, have all mastered the art of cheap chic, hauling in shipments of the latest styles several times a week and pushing them out just as quickly.
Customers have flocked to the stores, enticed by the changing selection and affordable prices. Cheap chic also lends itself to the idea of disposable fashion, where clothes are worn only a handful of times before being relegated to the backs of closets or handed off to the Salvation Army.
The trend is catching on, with discount chains like Wal-Mart trying to wiggle its way into the market with a new line of clothing called Metro 7, aimed at women between 25 and 45. Target has already made significant inroads with its slick advertisements and famous designers like Isaac Mizrahi.
Earlier this year, J.C. Penney unveiled its Nicole Miller collection, while H&M enjoyed huge success with its line by Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld, whose clothes sold out almost immediately upon their release. Stella McCartney is the next designer to present her apparel at H&M.
Retailers that specialize in cheap chic have to get the merchandise into the stores and sell it quickly. The stores turn around inventory at a somewhat higher rate than a traditional retailer, moving merchandise seven or eight times a year instead of the typical six.
What cheap chic does not necessarily emphasize is quality. Fabrics tend to wear out after a few months, but it doesn't matter much. For the most part, the cheap chic consumer is someone who wants a top or outfit to wear two or three times.
The key to cheap chic is change. Items hanging on the racks one week may disappear the following week because the retailers wants to keep its styles fresh. The stores also want shoppers to feel a sense of urgency, compelling them to decide on a purchase or run the risk of it not being there the next time they enter the store.
Traditional retailers like Gap, on the other hand, focus on a lifestyle and try to develop a particular look that fits into that lifestyle, whether it be dressy, casual or business attire.
The stores themselves do not dramatically change their offerings day to day, and apparel can sometimes linger on racks for weeks before it is marked down and thrown into sales bins.
Although retailers that are selling the cheap chic might also mark down unsold inventory, it happens less often because merchandise moves so quickly.
The Internet has pushed fashion trends to great speeds, but it is global sourcing that has put the cheap in cheap chic. Retailers are increasingly tapping the resources of Third World countries to manufacture their merchandise at the lowest costs possible, allowing them to keep their prices down.
A model is wearing a garment by Ginger New York at the
International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas in October. See
more pictures from this fashion show on page 5 of this issue.
The Parrot
A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad
attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude, obnoxious, and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music, and anything else he could think of to "clean up" the bird's vocabulary.
Finally, John was fed up, and he yelled at the parrot. The parrot yelled back. John shook the parrot, and the parrot got
angrier and even ruder. John, in desperation, threw up his hand, grabbed the
bird, and put him in the freezer.
For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed. Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute. Fearing that he'd hurt the parrot, John quickly opened the door to the freezer. The parrot calmly stepped out onto John's outstretched arms and said "I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior." John was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude. As he was about to
 ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior,
the bird continued, "May I ask what the turkey did?"
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
1/12
The Las Vegas International
Lingerie Show
Once again Las Vegas shook with the October 2005 International Lingerie
Show. Now expanded to three rooms at the RIO hotel, 250 exhibitors filled almost 500 booths in the biggest show to date. The displays and exhibits were bigger and more elaborate than ever and the return of the evening Fashion Show was the biggest hit. Food and drink flowed with no end and 2000 people watched scores of models do their thing.
Along with the International Lingerie Show, buyers could shop at
Lingerie Classique making this event one stop shopping for all types of businesses in
 the lingerie and adult areas. Whether your business is middle of the road, better or very sexy, the
International Lingerie Show is the biggest and best place for you to shop. Buyers came from as far as Japan, Australia and Europe for this show. No matter whether your store is a hobby business or a huge chain, you and your business are welcome at this show.
The next show will be April 3rd, 4th & 5th at the RIO Hotel. For buyers who pre-register and stay at the RIO, we are offering a special discount on your hotel bill. get the information online at
www.lvlingerieshow.com or by calling Fran at 954/974-6441.
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.
Sandi Saponara stands in front of her dazzling display of
rhinestone jewelry and accessories by Desire Fashions.
desirefashions@att.net
In the Definitions Inc booth, Roger Gurnani (middle) shows
Georgia Wood and James Gray from Secret Designs his
tattoos and accessories. definc@aol.com
Rusty Riegelman and Willy Zelowitz are surrounded
by feather boas and wings by Mother
Plucker.
info@motherplucker.com
In the very busy Shirley of Hollywood booth, Kathy Simpson,
Dana Walczuk, Roy Schlobohm and Paula Allison take a
break to smile for the camera. sales@shirleyofhollywood.com
Kevin Cerciello and Cindy Brzozowski hold up a black
patent studded teddy by XTC Leather of New York.
xtcleather@aol.com
Bob Raines of Passion Parties and Lawrence Research Group
stands with Susan Yeager Montani of Sinclair Institute, who
is now promoting their new item, Synergy, which is endorsed
by Linda Banner. sym@sinclairwholesale.com
Danny Ross is holding up a fringed romper by Hot Sauce
Style. fmorales1219@yahoo.com
Karen Saegusa and Chris Hass stand in front of their
display of hosiery and sexy costumes by Sky Hosiery.
sales@musiclegs.com
Linda Gellman can't wait to show you Miko Exoticwear's
new fun and erotic adult novelties and accessories.
wholesale@mikoexoticwear.com
Models, Alexis, Audrey, and Meriah look amazing in sexy
garments by Electric Lingerie. sales@electric-lingerie.com
Sue Newton and Meredith Pierson are busy showing the buyers
from Sexy Is, the newest creations by Elegant Moments.
elegantmoments1@aol.com
Vanessa Kay and Mark Behar strike a pose in the
Leg Avenue
booth. info@legavenue.com
Arsho Avakian, Greg Avakian of Tony Shoes stand with
Apo Kotoyan from Sensual Steps smile for the camera.
tonyshoes@tonyshoesinc.com
Bud Dubar and Deb Gibson stand in front of their display of
handmade, non piercing body jewelry by Arabesque.
arabesqu@compusmart.ab.ca
International Lingerie Show continued on
next page
*************************************************
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 your email is chosen, you will be contacted and
your email will be posted in McPete Sez, along with your store
information.
*************************************************
Candyland Fashion Show at
Sapphire Gentlemen’s Club
Photos by David Cherkis Photography
On Oct. 10, 2005, Delicate Illusions debuted at the Sapphire Gentlemen’s
Club in Las Vegas Nevada. This is the first public fashion show ever, for
Delicate Illusions. It was thanks to Sherri Wall and Jools Howell of Sapphire
that this was possible. Sherri and Jools co-ordinate a semi-annual show during
the International Lingerie Trade Show at the Rio. The production was a huge
success, nearly filling the 400 capacity VIP room. Among those attended were
owners of Manufacturing companies, Distributors, Exotic Dancewear buyers,
and general audiences interested in seeing the most popular Delicate Illusions in
motion.
Jools produced a beautiful Candyland show with erotic candy giveaways as
well as many erotic toy door prizes. The three women worked beautiful together, all giving the most of their individual talents. Sherri has a driven spirit
to make things happen and make dreams come true. Jools’ organization and
management of entire modeling team and choreography was seamless, and
Shereen, of course, supplied only the highest quality dancewear known to the
industry.
The crowd truly enjoyed this extravaganza. I’m sure the Sherri and Jools team will continue, gloriously celebrating more Rave Revue shows in the future. Stay tuned for more of Shereen’s Creation’s strolling down runways, nationwide!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Check out the Delicate Illusions Booth at the
International Lingerie Show on the next page.
"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
The "Ask Andy" Column is an opinion Column and may
not necessarily reflect the views of
McPete Sez
***********************************************
Advertise
in the McPete Sez
Newsletter,
reach over 7,600 Lingerie
Retailers twice
monthly.
We now Accept Major Credit Cards
************************************************
The McPete
Sez Mail Bag
From our Readers
To our Readers
For our Readers
Inquiries:
Some of our readers will have the answer.
Remember, our readers are in the same
Industry.
Retailers, Manufacturers and Sales Representatives
Heather: Thanks for the information, I enjoyed both shows. I saw many products I would like to purchase but a lot of these companies only sell to larger retailers...Example: I cannot afford and/or the type of clientele I have, to have 6 of one color per size per style. You would think these persons could make a mixed pack and see if it sells....I guess it must be nice to make so
much money that you forget the little guy.
My husband and I ran a moderate sized plastic manufacturing plant, 10 years ago ,and it was the little people who got us
started. We never forgot them and after we had the big boys "Home Depot" Lowes etc (Back then there was Builders Square and Home Base as well) as those little people were the backbone of our
business..today not a lot of people care about their customers.
It is nice if one is small to offer these lovely items but they will not move it I have so many of the same thing....
Keeping us informed helps us make good business decisions. My online Mall may help me to up my customer base but as I have had a year of
extreme illness it is hard to harness the energy to expand. Janice buyersoutletmall@earthlink.net
Hello All at Mcpetesez.com
We retail lingerie, hosiery, costumes, etc., at our West London Boutique and Website in the United Kingdom. We are having lots of enquiries for Leopard Print Stay-Ups and Stockings. Please can you kindly direct us to Wholesalers or Manufacturers of these products?
Kind Regards
Hilda sales@ziggla.com
HI MY NAME IS DEANNA BETRAS I AM TRYING TO FIND
ZULIANAS MAIN WEBSITE. COULD YOU PLEASE GIVE IT TO ME
IF YOU HAVE IT.
THANK YOU,
DEANNA BETRAS
AFTER MIDNIGHT dmb6680@yahoo.com
If
you have the answer.....Give
it"
If
you have something to say..
"Say it".
If you have a question......"Ask
it"
Do you have any show dates for
2002
Do you have any show dates or events that you would like posted for
2005 or 2006? If so please e-mail them to me for posting
in our show section. Thank
You
End of Page 2
 
|
