13 May
By Adam Welsch
Cupid Intimates
If you’re like a lot of women, you probably own a lot of intimate apparel. But how much do you know about bras, panties, and shapewear? Want to find out? Here’s a test to measure your general knowledge of these fashion categories. Use the answer key at the end to calculate your score and determine your intimates quotient (IQ). (more…)
6 May
By Adam Welsch
Cupid Intimates
You may not realize it, but fifty-six years ago today, English runner Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes. That milestone is certainly one of the most talked-about in the history of track and field. So, in honor of Sir Roger (he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1975), it seems like the right day to talk about the sports bra. Why? The sports bra was invented largely in response to the discomfort women were experiencing while running. (more…)
29 Apr
By Adam Welsch
Cupid Intimates
Have you ever found yourself at a loss, searching for the right word to refer to some part of bra? Perhaps you were talking with a salesperson, trying to describe what you were looking for in a new style. Maybe you were chatting with one of your friends, trading funny stories about a wardrobe malfunction. Or, you may just have been curious about what the official names were for the various parts of an item of clothing you’ve worn since your early teens. (more…)
27 Apr
By Tony Angelino
Cupid Intimates
Do you know where your intimate apparel came from? Do you know how your bras were made and by whom? Do you know whether your shapewear was sewn or spun in a nice, neat, clean environment? Do you know how your panties were transported to the marketplace? Have you wondered in what type of shipping containers your intimates traveled, first to your country and then to your store? Have you ever thought about how many individuals handled your lingerie before you tried it on? Sure, you’ve probably glanced at labels and noticed the countries your garments were made in, but you’ve probably never thought about these other questions. (more…)
