Ladies underwear lingerie collections by British fashion retailer

British fashion retailer Next embrace the latest in lingerie trends with their popular ladies underwear collections. From tights and socks to suspenders, camis and babydolls, there are also DD-GG size bras with coordinating briefs and knickers.

From every day t-shirt bras to beautifully made bridal underwear, you will love their page devoted to lessons in lingerie for women. Whether you are looking for a bra fitting guide, the perfect knicker shape or which ladies shapewear is right for you, you will find fantastic tutorials for your every underwear need.

Next's bra fitting guide has the top ten tips to make sure your underwear fits properly, such as the position of the straps, cups and hook and eye. The knicker and shapewear tutorials are excellent for finding the right lingerie for that special occasion or to fit whatever dress or outfit you might want to wear.

As well as these top tips, you can also shop the great range of underwear that can be browsed through our easy-to-use product menus and suggestions, as well as helpful customer reviews to read and add to once you have tried out your new purchase Remember Next also sell performance underwear so you can find the right sports bra or baselayer for you.

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Anita Dongre launches Salwar Kameez line at Strand of silk

Anita Dongre is one of the most versatile Indian designers. Her collections combine the best of modern styling and Indian embroidery and detailing. She creates beautiful Salwar Kameez’s, Dresses, Kurtis and Indian Tunics.

This Indian designer has been at the forefront of the Indian fashion scene for over 20 years. She has carved her niche in the competitive world of Indian Fashion Design including the Bridal segment. Her inimitable Indian outfits have graced award shows, global red carpets and International catwalks. Worn by some of the foremost Bollywood celebrities, both on and off screen.


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Prestigious fashion fair Vintage Selection from July 4

From 4 to 7 July 2012 the 20th edition of Vintage Selection will be held at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence.  Vintage Selection is one of the most authoritative and prestigious fair-events in Italy and Europe dedicated to vintage fashion and design objects & quality remakes.
Call it a research lab with eyes on fashions of the past, or call it a vast archive where today’s designers find inspiration for their new collections, every edition of Vintage Selection is attended by growing numbers of exhibitors and visitors.
The theme for the 20th edition, Casual Gamers, is about sports that everyone can – and will – enjoy, even if just for a few days.  The Leopolda forecourt will be transformed into an “amusement park” with a series of sporting activities that are suitable for everyone, surrounded by the carefree atmosphere of the summertime.
Vintage Selection is not just for enthusiasts, collectors and ordinary people looking for something original, but also fashion designers and creatives from the style offices of the top international fashion companies who come to Florence for Pitti Filati, the Pitti Immagine fair which is held at the Fortezza da Basso at the same time.

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Salman Khan's 'Being Human' to make iconic splash in ME

Working towards a charitable cause, Splash, the region’s leading high street retailer Splash and ICONIC, the lifestyle destination have inked a deal with ‘Being Human’ to launch the brand across its stores in the Middle East. Pioneered and promoted by Salman Khan, one of India’s leading actor’s the ‘Being Human’ collection is hip, cool and funky and where the message stands out loud and clear.

Flaunting the symbolic message of Being Human, the tees which are part of the offering from the brand use colour and style to highlight its dedication to the cause of education and healthcare for the underprivileged and proceeds from sales go to the Being Human Foundation. The collection which has become a staple fashion statement is produced and provided by Mandhana Industries Ltd., the exclusive licensee for ‘Being Human’ merchandise.

Speaking on bringing ‘Being Human’ to the region, Raza Beig, CEO, Splash & ICONIC, said, “We are proud to announce the launch of ‘Being Human’ across all Splash & ICONIC stores in the region. One of the few initiatives which beautifully combine fashion and charity, we strongly believe that the best way to bring awareness to a cause is by wearing a t-shirt that represents the cause. Affordable yet making a definite style statement like all Splash clothing, the ‘Being Human’ wardrobe will give Splash customers across the GCC a chance to contribute to the ‘Being Human Foundation’, which supports the twin cause of education and healthcare.”

The line-up will offer 29 options in t-shirts for men while carrying the signature Being Human tagline which is the core and the underlying principle. Semi-formal trousers, denims, shorts and shirts in various styles are also part of the entire gamut of offering from the brand.

Mr. Manish Mandhana, Managing Director, Mandhana Industries expressed his satisfaction with the deal and said, “It is our endeavor to promote the brand ‘Being Human’, in countries where Salman Khan is known and loved."


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Top Richest sexiest Supermodels of 2012

We reveal the world's highest-paid catwalk queens in the latest rankings by Forbes.

Each year, Forbes Magazine releases a list of fashion's golden girls, supermodels who are raking in the millions based on their beauty.

In the following pages, we bring you the who's who of 2012, based on their earnings of the past year -- stay tuned.

01 Gisele Bundchen

Gisele Bundchen has been revealed as the world's highest-paid model yet again. The 31-year-old Brazilian made an estimated 45 million dollars from May 1, 2011 to May 1, 2012, remaining an unparalleled force within the fashion world.

As well as her regular modelling jobs, she counts spokesperson deals and independent licensing ventures as her main form of income.

Gisele endorses brands such as Pantene, Esprit, and Versace, and makes a percentage of profits on her Ipanema flip-flops and many other Brazilian products bearing her name.

02 Kate Moss



Moss may have secured the second spot, but the British supermodel was placed with earnings of 9.2 million dollars, down from 13.5 million dollars last year.

The 38-year-old remains one of fashion's biggest icons, and endorses brands such as Longchamp, Mango, Rimmel and Vogue Eyewear, not to mention her longstanding design deal with Topshop that lasted from 2007 to 2010.

03 Natalia Vodianova



The Russian bombshell, 32, nabbed third place with earnings of 8.6 million dollars.

04 Adriana Lima

Coming in at Number Four we have Brazilian Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana, 31, with 7.3 million dollars.

05  Doutzen Kroes



Twenty seven-year-old Dutch doll Doutzen follows Adriana onto the Forbes list with 6.9 million dollars.


06 Alessandra Ambrosio

 

With estimated earnings of 6.6 million dollars, another Brazilian babe and Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, 31, assumes sixth position.

07 Miranda Kerr



Hot on Alessandra's heels we have Orlando Bloom's stunning Aussie missus Miranda, 29, with 4 million dollars.

08 Lara Stone



Doutzen's Dutch counterpart Lara, 28, is three spots behind her at eight with 3.8 million dollars.

09 Carolyn Murphy

Sports Illustrated siren and US supermodel Carolyn, 36, amassed 3.5 million dollars in the past year to take ninth place.

10 Candice Swanepoel

And rounding off Forbes' top 10 is South African blonde Candice, 23, with 3.1 million dollars.

Namyeung to capture bigger share of global lingerie market

High standards and innovative ideas are certainly not limited to Western companies – that has been proven by South Korean Namyeung Group, which specializes in the production of lingerie, underwear and shapewear, ever since the year 1954. In 1957 the company became increasingly important in the domestic market for lingeries and stockings. It was at this point that Vivien began – today it is still the leading lingerie brand in Korea.

Vivien's target group is women aged from 20 to their late 50s, who show special taste within their age group. With this in mind, at the end of 2000 Namyeung introduced new brands such as "Blue vivi", for women aged 20-30 and "Noblelinge" for women aged 50-60. With its own brand of "Gentoff" the company even managed to establish itself in the mens underwear market. The brand "Barbara of France" is still owned by Namyeung today.

For a long time underwear was seen merely as an everyday necessity. Consumers had no problem with it as long as the fit was good. Very early on, however, Namyeung emphasized far more demanding criteria. According to the company, underwear can be – and should be – just as multifunctional and attractive as outerwear! The product range – which for several decades now has played a major role in the expansion of the Korean underwear market – features several outstanding designs.

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Plus-size super model to host Curves Rock Fashion Weekend

Curves Rock Fashion Weekend is excited to announce the addition of plus-size model/actress and Baltimore native, Liris Crosse,as its host during the three-day event, July 27th- 29th at the BWI Hilton Hotel. Liris is known for her beauty, curves, and ability to balance her dominance on the runway with her warm and friendly personality.

During her 16 year career, she has made it her mission to highlight the disparity of plus size models in the fashion industry and serves as the catalyst of awareness for plus size representation in all fashion outlets.

Her drive and passion for this calling has led to her to numerous appearances on BET’s Rip the Runway, gracing the magazine pages of Seventeen, Glamour, Vibe and the fashion bible, Vogue, as well as featuring in campaigns for plus-size clothing companies Lane Bryant and Ashley Stewart.
As an actress she has appeared on projects such as HBO’s The Wire  and Universal Pictures The Best Man. Liris is currently signed to Dorothy Combs Models agency out of Miami, is the face of JimmyJazz.com plus section, and can be currently be seen as the campaign model for Qristyl Frazier’s Nirvana line.

The pairing of Curves Rock Fashion Weekend and Liris is befitting because each share a love for the “curvy community” and their hometown. Each desire to “cater to the fashionably undeserved” (size 10 and up) and spotlight the Baltimore/DC area as the first ever to offer a fashion and health platform equal to its “standard model” counterpart.  Along with her impressive resume, Liris adds an outreach to more than 35,000 on her social media networks. She joins PLUS Model radio host and Hollywood actress, Chenise Lewis and fellow “Rip the Runway” model, Christina Mendez as host for Curves Rock Fashion Weekend.

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Allison Seymour to host Kiddie Katwalk model search

Model Search & Reality Show Filming will be held at the Washington Convention Center. Presented by Spoiled and Rotten Kids Spa, the first ever Kiddie Katwalk on Saturday, March 17 is designed to find the region’s newest faces for fashion. Fox 5 News Anchor Allison Seymour will host the daylong model search from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Washington Convention Center. Children who are registered by February 17 will receive complimentary headshots and model coaching.

The Kiddie Katwalk model search will serve as the pilot taping of a reality show in production. Winners will undergo a holistic transformation throughout the taping of the show by attending character building workshops, etiquette classes and social and cultural enrichment activities.

The girls will receive professional modeling classes with a celebrity top child model and the boys will receive grooming seminars, comedy classes and shadow men in the fashion industry. Families from various walks of life will be featured to show the financial and emotional impact child modeling careers can have on families.


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Caroline Wozniacki to design ‘This is Me’ range with JBS

This fall Caroline Wozniacki reveals some of her most private moments away from the tennis court, when she launches her own underwear collection. The Caroline Wozniacki Underwear collection was designed with Caroline’s personal input to reflect her individual style and desired level of comfort. The line will debut worldwide in September 2012.

The collection provides a glimpse into a more private and personal side of Caroline away from the tennis courts as illustrated by the tag line:

“This is Me.”

The Caroline Wozniacki Underwear collection is made in collaboration with the Danish underwear brand JBS and includes both a cotton/lycra and a microfiber line.

The thoughts behind are, as Caroline puts it: “A feminine lifestyle/leisure underwear collection for the girl that wants the good looks from fashion, a perfect fit for her body, and a quality that’s hard to beat. JBS was the perfect partner to accomplish that.”

JBS Underwear is a Danish family owned company established in 1939 by Jens Bjerg Sørensen. JBS has always focused on producing world-class underwear in the most superior quality, and today JBS is Scandinavia’s leading underwear manufacturer in terms of size, revenue and popularity.

The partnership was negotiated by Caroline’s agent and President of Lagardère Unlimited’s tennis division, John Tobias and Director of Talent Marketing, Drew LeMesurier.

“We are extremely excited about the collaboration between Caroline and JBS. When Caroline attaches her name to something she does so with great consideration. This is a partnership that will hopefully live well beyond Caroline’s tennis career.” – John Tobias 

“JBS’ Danish roots and rich history in the industry made partnering with them to create Caroline’s line of underwear a natural fit. Caroline was engaged throughout the design process and couldn’t be happier with the final result.” – Drew LeMesurier


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Kentwool launches limited-edition performance golf socks

Kentwool the 169-year-old, family-owned American textile innovator - announces a limited-edition Tour Profile performance golf sock in red, white and blue is now available at www.Kentwoolsocks.com with sales benefitting Pendleton Place, a Greenville, SC-based children's charity as part of the "Bubba & Friends Drive to a Million" initiative.

Offered through July 15 and slated to be worn during the U.S. Open by 2012 Master's champion Bubba Watson, the socks feature a navy base with red and white accents. From each sale, $5 will be donated to support Pendleton Place, which provides abused and neglected children with shelter and care in a nurturing environment.

Working with the "Bubba & Friends Drive to a Million," Kentwool will help the organization reach its goal of raising $1 million for charity through Watson's own efforts and the support of his partners and sponsors.

"Bubba is one of the most committed guys on Tour when it comes to raising money in support of worthy causes," says Mark Kent. "He's such a great ambassador and joining forces to raise money for a tremendous charity is something that means a lot to me and the Kentwool family."

Currently No. 4 in the Official World Golf Ranking, Watson shot to worldwide fame following his historic playoff victory at Augusta National. Since joining the PGA Tour in 2006, the long-hitting Floridian has won three other titles, including the 2010 Travelers Championship, 2011 Farmers Insurance Open and Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

“Kentwool offers an amazing, American-made product that keeps my feet feeling great all the time," says Watson. "I love rocking these socks and, with the support of my fans, am excited to help make a difference in the lives of some really deserving kids." 


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Miss Rhode Island captures Miss USA crown after voicing support for transgender beauty queens

Miss Rhode : LAS VEGAS - A 20-year-old cellist from Rhode Island won the Miss USA crown and will represent the United States in this year's Miss Universe pageant after voicing support for transgender beauty queens.

Olivia Culpo topped a field of 51 contestants on Sunday to take the title at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. She strutted across the stage in a lilac bikini and a purple evening gown adorned with a sparkly belt.

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In the dreaded final question round, Culpo was faced with the most difficult question of the night: "Would you feel it would be fair that a transgender woman wins the Miss USA title over a natural-born woman?" Culpo never stumbled as she embraced the Miss Universe Organization's recent decision to admit transgender contestants. The question came from a pageant follower on Twitter, a first for the competition.

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"I do think that that would be fair but I can understand that people would be a little apprehensive to take that road because there is a tradition of natural-born women, but today where there are so many surgeries and so many people out there who have a need to change for a happier life, I do accept that because I believe it's a free country," Culpo said.

Culpo said she was short and chubby as a girl, but blossomed after a growth spurt. She spent her summers at band camp after learning to play the cello in second grade. Her parents are also musicians, and her love for music saw her perform at Symphony Hall in Boston and Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Culpo is a 2010 graduate of St. Mary Academy Bay View, an all-girls Catholic school in Riverside, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She is a sophomore at Boston University.

"Beauty is found in the way you treat others," she told pageant officials.

Rounding out the top five contestants were first runner-up Nana Meriwether of Maryland, second runner-up Audrey Bolte of Ohio, third runner-up Jade Kelsall of Nevada and fourth runner-up Jasmyn Wilkins of Georgia. As Meriwether and Culpo held hands waiting for the winner to be announced, Culpo bit her lip and cringed with anticipation.

Culpo demonstrated an outgoing personality throughout the competition, blowing a kiss and shimmying across the stage during the opening number. She cited starlet Audrey Hepburn as her source of inspiration, noting her many years of volunteer work.

"She was beautiful on the outside but also beautiful on the inside," said Culpo, whose favorite movie is "Funny Face."

Pageant officials also noted that Culpo "can tie a cherry stem with her tongue."

Miss Iowa USA Rebecca Hodge was named Miss Congeniality, and Miss Oregon USA Alaina Bergsma was named the most photogenic. They both won $1,000, but didn't make the top 16.

The pageant at the Planet Hollywood casino on the Las Vegas Strip had three competitions: swimsuit, evening gowns and interview question. Midway through the contest, pop band Cobra Starship performed as the beauty queens modeled their string bikinis. Singer Akon performed during the evening gown competition. Culpo had one of the more modest dresses of the contest, with many of the beauty queens wearing more revealing dresses with bare backs, high slits and sheer fabric.

The judge's panel included Chef Cat Cora, TV personality Arsenio Hall, singer Joe Jonas and reality TV star Rob Kardashian. Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic stepped in to host. Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella crowned Culpo her successor at the end of the night.

She'll represent the United States at the 61st Miss Universe pageant later this year. An American has not been named Miss Universe since Brook Lee won the title in 1997.

The first-ever transgender contestant to compete in the Miss Universe Canada pageant made it to the penultimate round before losing her bid to win the title last month. She was initially denied entry to Canada's pageant because she was not born female. Donald Trump, who runs the Miss Universe Organization, subsequently overruled that decision.

Miss Universe publicity director Brenda Mendoza has said transgender competitors are now welcome at all of its pageants around the world.

The competition is not affiliated with the Miss America pageant.

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