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Event Chantelle chooses Stephanie Seymour Celebrity model Stephanie Seymour has been chosen by Chantelle to become the renowned French brand’s muse. The appointment was celebrated on April 18th at the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York. Stephanie didn’t hesitate for a single second, and accepted 1 “simply because it was Chantelle,” she genuinely explained. Self confident 1. STEPHANIE SEYMOUR, 2. FROM LEFT: SONJYA WINTHER, PATRICE KRETZ, STEPHANIE SEYMOUR about her looks, and a fan of Chantelle lingerie, she represents all of the brand’s faithful clients from around the world: women at the height of their femininity who, even if they attach importance to fashion and trends, will not sacrifice comfort and support when it comes to choosing their lingerie. “Chantelle’s bras are an excellent product” explains Stephanie Seymour, “They have a studied cut and a perfect fit just like Haute Couture garments. Furthermore, they are very chic, totally feminine and enhance the silhouette. Their elegance cannot be seen at a first glance when you are dressed, but you can’t imagine how much they contribute to feeling beautiful, more natural and stronger every day.” Marc Bouwer, judge for 1. (FROM LEFT) LUCIANO RADICI, ANDREW SPARGO, JENNI SMAS, MARTY MORAN, KIM HALL RadiciSpandex the lingerie category award, which has been reintroduced to the competition. Mr. Bouwer led a judging panel of fashion industry experts including journalists from consumer and trade publications, textile executives, retailers, RadiciSpandex representatives and members of the Underfashion Club to determine the winners of four scholarships. Further, Marc Bouwer was awarded the Stretch to the Future” Designer Honoree Award at a reception held in May in New York City at the Italian Trade Commission, where the winning designs were unveiled.The winners for each of the three categories were: Andrew Spargo (swimwear), Sydney Sustarsic (lingerie), Jenni Smas (Grand Prize and eveningwear). Kim Hall, Radici Marketing Manager declared that Radici aims to increase its presence in the intimate apparel category and prospects a come back of manufacturers to the west where the challenge today is to strengthen the market in quality products for everyday and not only for special occasions. Celebrated couture designer Marc Bouwer served as Designer Judge and Honoree for the 2008 edition of the “Stretch to the Future” Design, the Scholarship Competition held in April by RadiciSpandex with the junior class of The Fashion School of Kent State University. Additionally, RadiciSpandex welcomed the intimate apparel trade organization The Underfashion Club as sponsor of

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of THE BEST OF INTIMA – BIANNUAL – JULY 2008

Cover
CONTENTS
EDITORIAL
SHOP SCOUTINGWORLDWIDE - Boi’s selection from Asia to Europe
NEWER NOTABLES - Kiki de Montparnasse
- Isabella’s Fine Lingerie
- Etam Lingerie
- Coeur Pistache
- Tanya Bulhoes
- Arthur
- Taye Brasil
- Balls
- Le66
PHOTO SHOOT - Summer in the city
TETE-À-TETE - John Galliano
PHOTO SHOOT - Private Room
PORTRAIT - Wendy Glez
LAUNCHING - Nicole Miller, Marie Jo
- Hale Bob, Niki shapewear
- Jezebel
- Claire Pettibone
LINGERIE TRENDS S/S 09 - Delicate innocence
- Air of refinement
- Blooming cocktail
- Eco poetry
- Ethnic modernity
TALENT - Maud and Marjorie
BEACHWEAR TRENDS S/S 09 - Precious glimmer
- Fresh clear water
- Enchanted gardens
- Vernissage
- Exotic lands
THE BEST SHOP AWARDS
EVENT - Komar
- Chantelle, Radici
- Hug Award
INTERVIEW - Bob Vitale, Wacoal
- Anthony Verbaeys, Marie Jo
- Sophie Drouad, Lou
WHO’S WHO
EXCLUSIVE - Secrets
BUSINESS NEWS - Ea Lingerie
- Donna Karan, Fashion Ribbon
- Samantha Chang, Armani
EVENT - The Femmy Awards
EXPERT - Growing your business during hard times
MARKET OVERVIEW - Russia for everybody
EXHIBITION UPDATE - Lingerie Americas
- Curve
- Mode City
EXCLUSIVE - Intima’s T-shirt no.5
NETWORK EXPRESS - Network Dessous’ 10 worldwide magazines
CALENDAR - Major trade fairs around the world
BEST SELLERS - Brands’ best-selling items for F/W 08
EXCLUSIVE - The Green Factory
FABRIC NEWS - Eurojersey, Dow Fibers, Aquafil
FABRIC TRENDS F/W09 - Sweet glamour
- Sensual skin
- Red passion
- Baroque allure
- Light & shadow

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