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2025
- May 28, 2025 The right size hook and eye May 28, 2025
- May 14, 2025 Funding your lingerie brand in the UK May 14, 2025
- May 2, 2025 How to get your Lingerie designs into a shop May 2, 2025
- Apr 9, 2025 How to attach fold over elastic Apr 9, 2025
- Apr 2, 2025 How to eliminate wrinkling on the side cradle Apr 2, 2025
- Mar 19, 2025 Mastering Brief Grading: A Step-by-Step Guide for Designers Mar 19, 2025
- Mar 14, 2025 How to design a lingerie collection Mar 14, 2025
- Mar 5, 2025 How to measure a stretch percentage on fabrics Mar 5, 2025
- Feb 18, 2025 My five favourite bra making tools Feb 18, 2025
- Feb 12, 2025 Five common elastic issues & how to solve them Feb 12, 2025
- Feb 4, 2025 How to launch a lingerie brand on a shoe string budget Feb 4, 2025
- Jan 22, 2025 Why are bows on lingerie Jan 22, 2025
- Jan 10, 2025 How many designs do I need to launch my lingerie brand? Jan 10, 2025
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2024
- Dec 13, 2024 The one thing you do before starting a lingerie brand Dec 13, 2024
- Nov 30, 2024 Don't Leavers (lace) alone Nov 30, 2024
- Nov 8, 2024 Lingeri-E-course part two Fabrics & Components 'How to design and refine your first lingerie collection' Nov 8, 2024
- Oct 22, 2024 How to grade a dart on a bra? Oct 22, 2024
- Sep 27, 2024 All you need to know about Tulle Sep 27, 2024
- Sep 22, 2024 Sister sizing made easy Sep 22, 2024
- Aug 30, 2024 All you need to know about mesh fabrics Aug 30, 2024
- Jul 26, 2024 All you need to know about Carvico swimwear fabric Jul 26, 2024
- Jul 19, 2024 Changing a pattern from elastic to Fold-over elastic Jul 19, 2024
- Jul 12, 2024 A wrong fitting bra and how to solve it Jul 12, 2024
- Jul 5, 2024 Three ways to make a lace pattern for a top cup Jul 5, 2024
- Jun 28, 2024 All you need to know about Boselli Satin Jun 28, 2024
- Jun 21, 2024 New one-to-one: Grading a bodysuit Jun 21, 2024
- Jun 14, 2024 2nd Edition of The Anatomy of the bra Jun 14, 2024
- Jun 7, 2024 Why sew a hidden gusset? Jun 7, 2024
- May 31, 2024 Launch of a new lingerie brief pattern - Introducing Margo May 31, 2024
- May 24, 2024 A new collaboration and all you need to know about double tulle galloon lace May 24, 2024
- May 17, 2024 The easy way to start your own lingerie brand May 17, 2024
- May 10, 2024 How to grade a brief May 10, 2024
- May 3, 2024 How to make time to start a lingerie brand May 3, 2024
- Apr 19, 2024 How to design & refine your first lingerie collection part one Apr 19, 2024
- Apr 12, 2024 How to grade a wing pattern on a bra Apr 12, 2024
- Apr 4, 2024 Lingeri-E-Course 'How to design and refine your first lingerie collection' coming end April Apr 4, 2024
- Mar 22, 2024 New Pattern - Cage back for any bra Mar 22, 2024
- Mar 15, 2024 How to grade a frill on underband of bras or waist of briefs (or bikinis) Mar 15, 2024
- Mar 8, 2024 How to attach elastic with zig zag stitch Mar 8, 2024
- Mar 1, 2024 How I got my lingerie stocked in Topshop (five tips) Mar 1, 2024
- Feb 22, 2024 New Pattern Birdie high leg, mid waist brief Feb 22, 2024
- Feb 9, 2024 How to attach a Hook and Eye Feb 9, 2024
- Jan 26, 2024 New Course - A one-on-one bra making course Jan 26, 2024
- Jan 12, 2024 What I look for when fitting bras Jan 12, 2024
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2023
- Dec 22, 2023 New pattern LUNA crop top from releVANt range Dec 22, 2023
- Dec 15, 2023 Free brief pattern from the releVANt range Dec 15, 2023
- Dec 8, 2023 SS24 lingerie trends Dec 8, 2023
- Dec 1, 2023 Van Journal - ReleVANt lingerie patterns Dec 1, 2023
- Nov 24, 2023 Grading in cm or inches Nov 24, 2023
- Nov 17, 2023 Changing your seam allowance from elastic to fold-over Nov 17, 2023
- Nov 10, 2023 How to pattern match for your lingerie Nov 10, 2023
- Nov 3, 2023 How to alter, lengthen or shorten an underband on an already made bra Nov 3, 2023
- Oct 27, 2023 A look at Sketch book Sunday Oct 27, 2023
- Oct 20, 2023 How to make & sew bra straps Oct 20, 2023
- Oct 13, 2023 A week in life of a Lingerie design consultant Oct 13, 2023
- Oct 6, 2023 One-to-One Lingeri-E-courses grading and designing and making a soft bra Oct 6, 2023
- Sep 29, 2023 Translating your idea to a finished garment Sep 29, 2023
- Sep 15, 2023 Updated the cost sheet for lingerie design Sep 15, 2023
- Sep 8, 2023 How to change a brief pattern to a thong or G-string pattern Sep 8, 2023
- Sep 1, 2023 How to start a business whilst juggling life (and children) Sep 1, 2023
- Aug 25, 2023 How I can help you with lingerie designing Aug 25, 2023
- Aug 16, 2023 How to grade a G-string pattern Aug 16, 2023
- Aug 11, 2023 Adding seam allowance Aug 11, 2023
- Aug 5, 2023 Six items you will need to sew lingerie Aug 5, 2023
- Jul 29, 2023 Why wearer trials are important Jul 29, 2023
- Jun 30, 2023 How to sew a hidden gusset Jun 30, 2023
- Jun 23, 2023 How to change an underwire bra to a soft bra: Lingeri-e-course Jun 23, 2023
- Jun 16, 2023 How to build a strong brand identity with your lingerie brand Jun 16, 2023
- May 27, 2023 Do you need to have formal education to be a lingerie designer ? May 27, 2023
- May 19, 2023 SP-E-Course has arrived May 19, 2023
- May 5, 2023 How to sew a satin covered band on a bra May 5, 2023
- Apr 28, 2023 New product - Computerised Tech pack layout Apr 28, 2023
- Apr 14, 2023 Lingerie course Designing and making briefs Apr 14, 2023
- Mar 31, 2023 How my money comes in as a Lingerie Design Consultant Mar 31, 2023
- Mar 24, 2023 Why is a 34C wing smaller than 34B wing? Mar 24, 2023
- Mar 17, 2023 A look into my lingerie studio Mar 17, 2023
- Mar 10, 2023 Find your breast root and right underwire bra Mar 10, 2023
- Mar 3, 2023 How many samples you need before manufacturing your lingerie Mar 3, 2023
- Feb 24, 2023 Must have detailed working drawings for your lingerie design Feb 24, 2023
- Feb 17, 2023 Get yourself organised with this free Timeline for manufacturing your lingerie Feb 17, 2023
- Feb 10, 2023 Wire it matters Feb 10, 2023
- Feb 3, 2023 How to grade a high waist brief Feb 3, 2023
- Jan 27, 2023 Five easy steps to start a lingerie brand even if you are a beginner Jan 27, 2023
- Jan 20, 2023 The breast note and sketch books Jan 20, 2023
- Jan 13, 2023 Spring Summer trends of 2023 Jan 13, 2023
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2022
- Dec 9, 2022 How to make bra straps shorter on a finished bra Dec 9, 2022
- Nov 25, 2022 Van Journal: Xmas disco range Nov 25, 2022
- Nov 11, 2022 How to cost your bra Nov 11, 2022
- Oct 28, 2022 How to work out your fabric consumption for your bra Oct 28, 2022
- Oct 14, 2022 Recap of Autumn/Winter '22 trends Oct 14, 2022
- Sep 30, 2022 Quick way to find the balance point of your underwire Sep 30, 2022
- Sep 12, 2022 Behind the scenes of designing and making lingerie Sep 12, 2022
- Sep 5, 2022 Simple quick way on how to find correct tension for your bobbin Sep 5, 2022
- Aug 5, 2022 The difference between denier, stabiliser and tulle Aug 5, 2022
- Jul 29, 2022 Why tech drawings are black and white Jul 29, 2022
- Jul 8, 2022 The plus four, plus zero debate in lingerie design Jul 8, 2022
- Jun 24, 2022 Four things you need to be a lingerie designer Jun 24, 2022
- Jun 14, 2022 Why a technical drawing (CAD) is important Jun 14, 2022
- May 13, 2022 Grade tips, fabrics and what's new May 13, 2022
- Apr 29, 2022 New design sheets available (and free one) Apr 29, 2022
- Apr 5, 2022 Van Journal - Designing with a direction Apr 5, 2022
- Mar 29, 2022 Bust apex and bra straps Mar 29, 2022
- Mar 21, 2022 Talking about money & manufacturing costs in lingerie design Mar 21, 2022
- Mar 14, 2022 Maternity/nursing bra design Mar 14, 2022
- Feb 28, 2022 How to draw skin tone on a lingerie figure Feb 28, 2022
- Feb 18, 2022 Where to position the bra straps on a pattern Feb 18, 2022
- Jan 31, 2022 How I write out a spec sheet for a brief Jan 31, 2022
- Jan 24, 2022 How to plan your second year with your lingerie brand? Jan 24, 2022
- Jan 17, 2022 What you can gain from a one-to-one lingerie chat with me Jan 17, 2022
- Jan 7, 2022 What's coming up for the year Jan 7, 2022
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2021
- Dec 17, 2021 Standard measurements of a bra strap Dec 17, 2021
- Dec 10, 2021 How to find the high bust point on your underwire bra Dec 10, 2021
- Dec 7, 2021 Spring Summer 2022 trends Dec 7, 2021
- Nov 23, 2021 Why design limitations are good Nov 23, 2021
- Nov 5, 2021 Width of a gusset for pattern making Nov 5, 2021
- Oct 22, 2021 Grading a triangle bra Oct 22, 2021
- Oct 15, 2021 New product: Nine model body templates Oct 15, 2021
- Oct 11, 2021 What measurements/tension to sew elastic onto lingerie Oct 11, 2021
- Oct 1, 2021 New product: six technical drawings of suspender belts Oct 1, 2021
- Sep 27, 2021 Five things to achieve more press Sep 27, 2021
- Sep 10, 2021 Catch up on Autumn/Winter 21/22 trends Sep 10, 2021
- Aug 27, 2021 What you need to put on a lingerie care label ? Aug 27, 2021
- Aug 13, 2021 What's Vanjo-ing on? Aug 13, 2021
- Jul 30, 2021 Tips on measuring lingerie for a spec Jul 30, 2021
- Jul 23, 2021 You are not your bra size - understanding bra sizing Jul 23, 2021
- Jul 16, 2021 Adding colour into lingerie sketches Jul 16, 2021
- Jul 2, 2021 Three ways to eliminate the competition Jul 2, 2021
- Jun 25, 2021 How to grade a lace back brief Jun 25, 2021
- Jun 18, 2021 How to come up with design ideas Jun 18, 2021
- Jun 11, 2021 What boob shape are you? Jun 11, 2021
- May 28, 2021 Be vulnerable May 28, 2021
- May 21, 2021 Coming soon "How to draw lingerie onto fashion figures" May 21, 2021
- May 14, 2021 Using zig-zag stitch or 3-step stitch May 14, 2021
- May 7, 2021 Where to get fabrics and trims from? May 7, 2021
- Apr 30, 2021 Free give away - we are seven years old Apr 30, 2021
- Apr 23, 2021 What rings and sliders to use Apr 23, 2021
- Apr 16, 2021 How to get an appointment with a retailer Apr 16, 2021
- Apr 2, 2021 Why you should decide your own lingerie size chart Apr 2, 2021
- Mar 26, 2021 Update on the lingeri-e-course Mar 26, 2021
- Mar 19, 2021 The 'previous blog' section has been updated Mar 19, 2021
- Mar 12, 2021 Writing your spec in INCHES Mar 12, 2021
- Mar 5, 2021 Want your lingerie stocked in shops Mar 5, 2021
- Feb 19, 2021 Different types of briefs Feb 19, 2021
- Feb 12, 2021 Understanding Incoterms and a quick way to remember the difference Feb 12, 2021
- Feb 5, 2021 Making costing lingerie easy - new design sheet available Feb 5, 2021
- Jan 29, 2021 Van Journal: changing the way I manufacture the Vanjo range Jan 29, 2021
- Jan 22, 2021 Lingerie production terms you may need to know Jan 22, 2021
- Jan 15, 2021 Answers about grading bras and briefs Jan 15, 2021
- Jan 8, 2021 How to be a lingerie designer available in colour Jan 8, 2021
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2020
- Dec 18, 2020 Round up of 2020 Dec 18, 2020
- Dec 11, 2020 What comes first the spec or the sample? Dec 11, 2020
- Dec 7, 2020 Keeping your lingerie supplies in order Dec 7, 2020
- Nov 27, 2020 New book: How to be a lingerie designer Nov 27, 2020
- Nov 20, 2020 How to shorten straps on a bra already made Nov 20, 2020
- Nov 13, 2020 Why I became a lingerie designer Nov 13, 2020
- Nov 6, 2020 All about the new website Nov 6, 2020
- Oct 30, 2020 Is a 32FF the same as a 34F? Oct 30, 2020
- Oct 23, 2020 HOW TO DEAL WITH COMPETITION AND COPYING Oct 23, 2020
- Oct 9, 2020 Designing a bra that supports the DD cup Oct 9, 2020
- Oct 2, 2020 Do I need to a CAD technical drawing for my lingerie design? Oct 2, 2020
- Sep 18, 2020 Do you. It’s your business Sep 18, 2020
- Jul 24, 2020 I'll be back writing blogs in September Jul 24, 2020
- Jul 17, 2020 Van Journal - Where to get inspiration from Jul 17, 2020
- Jul 10, 2020 How to solve wavy elastic Jul 10, 2020
- Jul 3, 2020 How to grade a swimsuit Jul 3, 2020
- Jun 26, 2020 Advice for those who wish to enter the lingerie industry Jun 26, 2020
- Jun 19, 2020 Difference between designing swimwear and lingerie Jun 19, 2020
- Jun 12, 2020 'Van Jonsson Design' is six years old - free e-books available Jun 12, 2020
- Jun 5, 2020 Different types of underwires for a bra Jun 5, 2020
- May 27, 2020 What type of designer are you? May 27, 2020
- May 22, 2020 Components to make a bra May 22, 2020
- May 14, 2020 What I've learnt and changed with my packaging May 14, 2020
- May 8, 2020 Grading a bra wing May 8, 2020
- Apr 30, 2020 Lingerie sketches of March and April Apr 30, 2020
- Apr 23, 2020 New technical drawing - Millicent & Coco bra and brief Apr 23, 2020
- Apr 16, 2020 Lingerie trends AW20/21 Apr 16, 2020
- Apr 6, 2020 What I actually do at work Apr 6, 2020
- Apr 1, 2020 What i learnt from doing “march meet the maker” Apr 1, 2020
- Mar 26, 2020 Importance of the centre front panel in a soft bra Mar 26, 2020
- Mar 12, 2020 The Anatomy of the bra Mar 12, 2020
- Mar 5, 2020 How much tension to put on elastic when making briefs Mar 5, 2020
- Feb 27, 2020 Bra seams - why you need to know what direction to put them in Feb 27, 2020
- Feb 13, 2020 Lace talk about different laces Feb 13, 2020
- Jan 31, 2020 Five things to help you carry on with your lingerie brand Jan 31, 2020
- Jan 21, 2020 New: Automatic working spec sheet available Jan 21, 2020
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2019
- Dec 6, 2019 FROM IDEA TO DESIGN Dec 6, 2019
- Nov 28, 2019 A new product - the launch of digital downloads technical drawings Nov 28, 2019
- Nov 14, 2019 Where to add your grade on different style briefs Nov 14, 2019
- Oct 24, 2019 Van Journal "She stood still" the next collection Oct 24, 2019
- Oct 17, 2019 How to choose the correct elastic Oct 17, 2019
- Oct 10, 2019 Why rings are usually at the back of the bra Oct 10, 2019
- Oct 4, 2019 Now up "Your comfort zone will kill you" range Oct 4, 2019
- Sep 29, 2019 How to alter a boy pant pattern (adding into the leg) Sep 29, 2019
- Sep 18, 2019 Spring Summer 2020 Trend Sep 18, 2019
- Sep 11, 2019 Van Journal: "Your comfort zone will kill you" - how to move your brand along Sep 11, 2019
- Aug 30, 2019 What i learnt from six weeks of no social media Aug 30, 2019
- Jun 24, 2019 How to alter a wing pattern back Jun 24, 2019
- Jun 14, 2019 Five ways to make your cash flow go further Jun 14, 2019
- Jun 7, 2019 Van Journal: The problems with a second collection Jun 7, 2019
- May 31, 2019 Mid year catch up May 31, 2019
- May 17, 2019 What to write in a tech pack May 17, 2019
- May 9, 2019 How to cost a bra and brief May 9, 2019
- May 2, 2019 How to keep track of fabrics and trims May 2, 2019
- Apr 11, 2019 Is a 34D really the same as a 32DD? Apr 11, 2019
- Apr 5, 2019 Practising lingerie sketches Apr 5, 2019
- Mar 29, 2019 Key points to put on a Spec sheet Mar 29, 2019
- Mar 23, 2019 Questions to ask a lingerie manufacturer Mar 23, 2019
- Mar 14, 2019 Autumn Winter 19/20 Lingerie trends Mar 14, 2019
- Mar 10, 2019 Thirteen steps to planning out your lingerie range Mar 10, 2019
- Feb 28, 2019 Spring Summer 2019 Trends Feb 28, 2019
- Feb 14, 2019 Three things I always do whilst running my lingerie brand Feb 14, 2019
- Feb 7, 2019 VAN JOURNAL: "Your Comfort Zone will Kill You" SUMMER 2019 COLLECTION Feb 7, 2019
- Jan 31, 2019 What tension to sew elastic onto bras and briefs Jan 31, 2019
- Jan 25, 2019 How to attach elastic with 3-step stitch Jan 25, 2019
- Jan 10, 2019 Sketchbook Sunday - December Jan 10, 2019
- Jan 4, 2019 How to Tech, Spec and Grade a bra and brief Jan 4, 2019
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2018
- Dec 20, 2018 Fitting lingerie without a tape measure Dec 20, 2018
- Dec 12, 2018 How to sketch a bra and brief Dec 12, 2018
- Nov 29, 2018 Van Journal: How to start a lingerie line Nov 29, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018 Let's talk grading lingerie Nov 15, 2018
- Oct 18, 2018 Van Journal: Why Vanjo nearly didn't get launched Oct 18, 2018
- Oct 2, 2018 Interview with freelancer bra expert Kimberly from Kimbralisa Oct 2, 2018
- Sep 19, 2018 Different ways to manufacturer your lingerie Sep 19, 2018
- Sep 4, 2018 Finding your right bra size Sep 4, 2018
- Aug 2, 2018 Van Journal: Navigate your way home - the first collection Aug 2, 2018
- Jul 21, 2018 What to put in your portfolio for job interviews? Jul 21, 2018
- Jun 27, 2018 Producing Ethical and Sustainable Lingerie Jun 27, 2018
- Jun 13, 2018 Need help with your lingerie drawings? Jun 13, 2018
- May 16, 2018 Wanting commissioned Lingerie? May 16, 2018
- Apr 18, 2018 Van Journal: Buying Fabrics and your customer Apr 18, 2018
- Apr 4, 2018 Do I need to take a contour fashion course to become a lingerie designer? Apr 4, 2018
- Mar 7, 2018 Five things you need to know to start a lingerie brand Mar 7, 2018
- Feb 7, 2018 Van Journal: Designing one of the briefs Feb 7, 2018
- Jan 24, 2018 Drafting the curve of a cradle pattern from your wire Jan 24, 2018
- Jan 10, 2018 Planning too much? Jan 10, 2018
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2017
- Dec 20, 2017 What Bra components I use Dec 20, 2017
- Nov 30, 2017 Van Journal: Starting sewing and fits Nov 30, 2017
- Nov 20, 2017 Van Journal - The starting of Vanjo: Inspiration Nov 20, 2017
- Nov 8, 2017 Vanjo is coming back Nov 8, 2017
- Oct 16, 2017 Tips on pattern grading bra points Oct 16, 2017
- Oct 9, 2017 Designing the correct bra size for your lingerie brand Oct 9, 2017
- Sep 4, 2017 Helping you design lingerie with Technical design packs Sep 4, 2017
- Aug 9, 2017 Designing and grading a bra - lingerie courses Aug 9, 2017
- Jul 10, 2017 How many designs do you need to start your lingerie label? Jul 10, 2017
- Jun 30, 2017 Sewing Lingerie with Scuba Fabric Jun 30, 2017
- Jun 14, 2017 Want to be a "Successful fashion Designer" ? Jun 14, 2017
- Jun 9, 2017 How a dream became a reality now becomes a name change Jun 9, 2017
- Jun 1, 2017 Boobs & bras after breastfeeding Jun 1, 2017
- May 8, 2017 Five pros and cons working as a freelancer May 8, 2017
- Apr 19, 2017 What to write onto Lingerie Patterns Apr 19, 2017
- Apr 10, 2017 Where it all began... with this soft bra Apr 10, 2017
- Mar 21, 2017 What's stopping you move ahead? Mar 21, 2017
- Feb 6, 2017 When to give up on a design Feb 6, 2017
- Jan 30, 2017 Understanding sewing terms Jan 30, 2017
- Jan 23, 2017 Choosing the right needle to sew bras and briefs Jan 23, 2017
- Jan 12, 2017 Specification sheets and tech sheets digital downloads Jan 12, 2017
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2016
- Dec 13, 2016 your questions that I answer: How do i design without ripping off other designers. Dec 13, 2016
- Nov 3, 2016 Interview with ... WELL ME! Nov 3, 2016
- Sep 26, 2016 September's Sketchbook Sunday Sep 26, 2016
- Aug 22, 2016 Difference between bra straps Aug 22, 2016
- Aug 15, 2016 Make the most of your time Aug 15, 2016
- Apr 28, 2016 Interview with the lingerie brand Isosceles Apr 28, 2016
- Mar 24, 2016 START your lingerie label - use the resources you have Mar 24, 2016
- Feb 11, 2016 BBC news interview about designing lingerie Feb 11, 2016
- Feb 4, 2016 Don't have the Ideal Lingerie Studio? Feb 4, 2016
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2015
- Dec 10, 2015 Six traits successful lingerie designers have in common Dec 10, 2015
- Nov 20, 2015 Five items to always be found in a lingerie designers tool box. Nov 20, 2015
- Nov 13, 2015 What patterns do you want to see? Nov 13, 2015
- May 15, 2015 Be your own Lingerie designer in a couple of clicks May 15, 2015
- Apr 13, 2015 inspiration not imitation Apr 13, 2015
- Mar 16, 2015 Know where you are heading - How to keep your lingerie label alive. Mar 16, 2015
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2014
- Dec 12, 2014 What sewing machine to use Dec 12, 2014
- Apr 7, 2014 Sketchbook Sunday Apr 7, 2014
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2013
- Nov 20, 2013 The correct way to alter a pattern after fits Nov 20, 2013
- Nov 8, 2013 Is UK Manufacturing coming back? Nov 8, 2013
- Jun 24, 2013 The two questions which fitters should really ask you... Jun 24, 2013
- Jun 10, 2013 "Anatomy of the Bra" book is now published Jun 10, 2013
- May 20, 2013 The 21st century bra fastener May 20, 2013
- May 16, 2013 Inspiration or Imitation? My first filmed photo shoot. May 16, 2013
- May 2, 2013 Vanity or Insanity Sizing? May 2, 2013