Archive for the 'Newswatch' Category

Page 2 of 6

Britain’s K cup bras make the headlines

Published on March 19, 2010 in Newswatch. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Boob obsessed The Sun, Metro paper and others are all picking up on Britain’s bulging busoms this week after Miss Selfridge launched a new K cup bra.

Panache D-K cup bras
Panache D-K cups

We’re just wondering what all the fuss is about. Bra sizes in Britain continue to grow, but a K cup bra is nothing new – in fact you can compare several 34K bras from manufacturers such as Panache, Fantasieand Kalyani that are available from retailers such as Brastop and Bravissimo

Join in the K cup bra conversation at Fashion magazine Marie Claire and share your experiences. Alternatively, take a look at the Bra Links directory under large bra shops.

DimitySo lingerie offers refreshing style this spring

Published on March 14, 2010 in Newswatch. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .
DimitySo lingerie
DimitySo bra

Blogleaves, the official blog of Figleaves has introduced me to a refreshing new range of lingerie by DimitySo.

Why describe it as refreshing? Well, take a look. It’s a fusion of 1950s retro and all modern shape, comfort with a splash of sultry 2010 style sure to satisfy the style conscious.

What’s even better is that it is designed exclusively for larger busts of D-J cup with a look that’s feminine, vintage and ultra modern look all at the same time.

DimitySo has curvy fans around the world that appreciate its large bras. Nat in Australia said

OMG I got my DimitySo shipment of Bras today!!! They are amazing!!

So does Australian pin-up queen Drea

But then they are the models in DimitySo’s first ever video.

Check out the Bra Selector disocunts hub for DimitySo special offers.

Elle Macpherson talks sexy lingerie with PM’s wife

Published on March 4, 2010 in Newswatch. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Yes, I had to share this with you. Sarah Brown interviewed Elle “The Body” Macpherson, creator of Elle Macpherson Intimates during her stint as the News Of The World’s guest editor – and I thought they’d turned Tory.

Apparently Elle stays healthy by drinking 6 bottles of water a day and is partial to herbs when feeling unwell.

When asked about her fabulous range of lingerie she acknowledged the fact that not all women have such enviable figures.

I’m conscious when I’m designing lingerie of the need to create for all different types of women, so that my designs enhance the proportions of a woman’s body. Most women want to make their hips look narrower and their breasts look bigger.

What more could you want – it’s obviously the secret to Elle Macpherson intimates success.

Bravissimo launches spring collection

Published on February 28, 2010 in Newswatch. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Big bra specialist Bravissimo has launched its spring collection for big boobed women.

George Bra from Cleo
George Bra from Cleo

This year’s highlights include a 28 back bikini, new pyjamas, formal clothes for curvy women – and of course exclusive new lingerie styles. The new George balconette bra by Cleo (left) is sure to be a winner with cup sizes up to 38J availalble.

The new Alana bra from Bravissimo ‘s New Spring collection is also going to brighten up your day!

The Alana bra now comes in the gorgeous shade of pale aqua, the perfect accompaniment to your spring pastel wardrobe. Both the Ariza and Eliza bra also come in brand new shades for spring and for those days when a plain t-shirt bra just will not do, try the Frankie or Arabesque bra in bright colourful patterns to liven up your day!

(Bravissimo Blog)

Olympian model for SPEEDO swimsuits

Published on January 20, 2009 in Newswatch. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington has been chosen by Speedo to model its new range of high performance swimwear.

Rebecca Adlington Speedo

The 19-year-old from Mansfield, who insists her daily routine has barely changed since she became the most successful British swimmer of all time will become a global poster-girl alongside the “flying fish” Michael Phelps.

Adlington wearing their space-age LZR Racer swimsuit when she powered to two gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, she also trains in Nottingham, where the company have their headquarters.

Figleaves.com is celebrating the occasion with a two-for-one offer on Speedo swimsuits, visit Figleaves for more details.

World’s best bottoms uncovered by sloggi

Published on November 13, 2008 in Cheeky fun and Newswatch. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Sloggi has announced the results of its “Show me your sloggi” global modelling contest with full-on 80′s glamour in a disused swimming pool in Paris this week. The contest could be better named “best bottom” because the concept was simple – find the best male and female bottoms in the world!

Melanie Nunes Fronckowiak, 20, Brazil has the “Most Beautiful Female Bottom in the World” and Saiba Bombote, 27, France, has the “Most beautiful Male Bottom in the World”.

World’s best bottoms

A VIP jury chose two winners among 45 finalists from 26 countries. sloggi awarded Melanie Nunes Fronckowiak, 20, Brazil, and Saiba Bombote, 27, France, the title “Most Beautiful Bottom in the World”, a modelling contract for the next international sloggi campaign,
EUR 15,000 prize money, plus some exclusive insurance for their precious derrieres.

Before the final choice was announced the contestants had to convince the jury of their modelling qualities with an extraordinary choreography in the “Club Quartier Latin”.

Members of the Sloggi somewhat quirky jury included:

  • Adriana Karembeu, supermodel and actress.
  • Paolo Nespoli, ESA Astronaut.
  • Stan Murmur, Conceptual Artist.
  • Lomig Guillo, Editor-in-Chief FHM France.
  • Michelle Rice, Global Segment Leader Intimate Apparel and Swimwear. (INVISTA)
  • “Mr sloggi” Thomas Herreiner, Global Head of Brand Management (sloggi)
  • Kristina Dimitrova und Andrei Andrei, Winners of “Show Me Your sloggi” 2007

The finale was preceded by an international competition on the Internet at www.sloggi.com whereby candidates could submit their photos. More than 11,200 photos were presented, and more than 31.8 million voted in the search of the world’s most beautiful bottom.
From Portugal to The Baltic States, from UK to Sicily, from Australia to Brazil, and Japan to South Africa – candidates from all around the world participated in this unique internet beauty contest Sloggi – a brand by Triumph International.

New invention keeps runners breasts under control

Published on October 28, 2008 in Newswatch. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Canadian inventor Carol Clay was fed up with boob bounce when running.

The very first Janestrapâ„¢ prototype was literally the tie-belt to my bathrobe. I put on my most useless sport bra and then wrapped the tie-belt around my chest and fastened it with some safety pins. I then went for a run and was completely blown away! This crazy idea works! There was no bounce. I knew that this idea had potential so I set about to come up with an idea that would be marketable.

Janestrap

The Janestrapâ„¢ is a motion-control sport strap for large breasted women. Worn over your sports bra, the Janestrapâ„¢ limits vertical movement of the breasts allowing you to exercise in comfort without pain or embarrassment.

The idea is simple, but won over the judging panel of Canadian Dragons Den. Available in four sizes, the Janestrapâ„¢ is made of supportive elastic, wickable fabric for moisture control and features 4 rows of hook and eyes for adjustability.

You must have a good sports bra to begin with! The Janestrap is for women who have a good sports bra but still find they have excessive breast bounce.

If this sounds like your dream invention take a look at www.janestrap.com. We are not currently aware of any UK stockists.

German policewomen get bulletproof bras

Published on September 4, 2008 in Cheeky fun and Newswatch. 0 Comments Tags: .

Yes, it’s official. The Germans have lost the plot and issues every serving policewoman a bulletproof bra.

It’s a Wonderbra!

The bras are made of cotton or polyester and are padded. Unlike bullet-proof vests, they have no metal or plastic under-wire or fasteners that can pierce skin and injure the wearer when a bullet hit the body armor.

Sounds pretty soft… Well soft, at least. I’m afraid even Brashop, our very own bra superstore doesn’t cater for action dolls.

According the the Beeb, there are a couple of serious points behind this.

“The impact of a bullet can push the metal and plastic bits of the bra into an officer’s body, causing serious injury,” said Carmen Kibat, an adviser on equal opportunities for the Hamburg-based Bundespolizei – Germany’s federal police force.

Greenleaves is growing Eco friendly offering

Published on March 5, 2008 in Bra features and Newswatch. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Figleaves.com is the latest UK retailer to stock Eco-friendly or “green” bras, lingerie and loungewear products as reported on their Blogleaves blog.

You’ve been avidly separating your glass from your aluminium and resolved never to get on a plane again if you can possibly help it – but what about your lingerie? Our new department dedicated to green products launched yesterday (as vogue.co.uk noticed) so explore Greenleaves’ organic cotton, hemp, sustainable bamboo and recycled plastic bottles here.

Enamore

Enamore lingerie

Figleaves are also stocking Enamore’s retro, romantic designs which come in organic silk, organic cotton and soya jersey with ribbon trims. Production takes place in Bath to keep those knicker miles down. You may recall Enamore from our story Enamore ethical and enamore eccentric you can also find Enamore under Eco Organic in our Brashop.

Green Knickers
Sarah Lucy Smith and Rose Cleary-Southwood set up Green Knickers to make people smile and make people think. The heat print knickers that turn a daisy into bloom when they warm up against your skin are certainly playful. Dead serious are the ecological fabrics employed, which include organic cotton and hemp. Not bad value for £15 – 25.

People Tree
People Tree is a pioneer in terms of fashion footprint. Its eco policy is to promote natural and organic cotton farming, avoid using damaging chemicals, use natural, recycled and biodegradable substances where possible, to recycle where possible and to protect water supplies and forests.

Fine out about Greenleaves at Figleaves.com

Eat from your bra

Published on December 18, 2007 in Cheeky fun and Newswatch. 0 Comments Tags: .

On November 7, lingerie maker Triumph International Japan unveiled the “My Chopsticks Bra,” which features a pair of cups that resemble bowls of rice and miso soup, and a set of collapsible chopsticks that tuck into either side. The My Chopsticks Bra is the latest addition to Triumph’s line of concept lingerie designed to boost awareness of environmental issues.

Triumph unveils the My Chopsticks Bra as Japanese consumers are becoming more aware of the negative impact that disposable chopsticks have on the environment. While it is becoming increasingly trendy for people to reduce waste by carrying around their own reusable chopsticks, Japanese consumers still go through an estimated 25 billion pairs (90,000 tons) of disposable chopsticks each year, which amounts to 200 pairs per person.

Triumph lingerie model Yuko Ishida, who ordinarily carries around a pair of her own chopsticks, says she hopes people think of the environment when they see this bra, adding that “the chopsticks on the sides help add a little extra volume to your bust.” Continue reading ‘Eat from your bra’