Global market review of lingerie

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2016 edition of this long-standing report provides - as ever - the complete retail market statistics and forecasts for the global lingerie market. This edition also focuses on the US and Chinese markets, analyses lingerie's supply chain and provides market shares for key brands and retailers.

Report extracts:

The report estimates the world lingerie retail market value for 2016 at US$29.57bn. Europe accounts for US$11.67bn of the total, and North America for US$7.93bn. Together they have a combined share of 66.3% of the world total. The percentage share held by Asia is 20.4%, and the combined share of South America and the rest of the World is 13.3%.

Brands (retail or manufacturer) resonate with consumers because they trust them. They trust them for fit and hence they are loyal to them. Therefore, hanging on to brands that the consumer believes in is vital. Hanes have done it very well in both North America and Europe with different brand names. Triumph have done it well in both Europe and Asia with the same names.

The world bra market for 2016 is worth US$16.42bn. Bras account for 55.5% of the world lingerie market. Europe and North America together have a combined percentage share of 68.7%. This exceeds the percentage share of lingerie as a whole, and indicates that bras are less important as a woman's purchase in the other continental regions. In unit terms, bra sales are 1596m units per year.

The future of distribution lies in organised retail. The dis-organised markets in the developing world are being eroded. That means for a brand being stocked in well-known retailers and for a retailer having either own brands or manufacturer brands that are trusted. The decisions on what to stock, either going forwards up the supply chain, of backwards down it, is one of the most important decisions to be made in this business.

The world briefs market is quantified in US$ billions value for 2016 at US$9.90bn. This represents 33.5% of the total lingerie market. In unit terms, briefs sales are 5260m units per year.

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Global Market Review of Lingerie 2016 - Forecasts to 2022

DUBLIN, Dec 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Lingerie - Forecasts to 2022" report to their offering.

The 2016 edition of this long-standing report provides - as ever - the complete retail market statistics and forecasts for the global lingerie market. This edition also focuses on the US and Chinese markets, analyses lingerie's supply chain and provides market shares for key brands and retailers.

Report extracts:

- Europe accounts for US$11.67bn of the total, and North America for US$7.93bn. Together they have a combined share of 66.3% of the world total. The percentage share held by Asia is 20.4%, and the combined share of South America and the rest of the World is 13.3%

- Brands (retail or manufacturer) resonate with consumers because they trust them. They trust them for fit and hence they are loyal to them. Therefore, hanging on to brands that the consumer believes in is vital. Hanes have done it very well in both North America and Europe with different brand names. Triumph have done it well in both Europe and Asia with the same names

- The world bra market for 2016 is worth US$16.42bn. Bras account for 55.5% of the world lingerie market. Europe and North America together have a combined percentage share of 68.7%. This exceeds the percentage share of lingerie as a whole, and indicates that bras are less important as a woman's purchase in the other continental regions. In unit terms, bra sales are 1596m units per year

- The future of distribution lies in organised retail. The dis-organised markets in the developing world are being eroded. That means for a brand being stocked in well-known retailers and for a retailer having either own brands or manufacturer brands that are trusted. The decisions on what to stock, either going forwards up the supply chain, of backwards down it, is one of the most important decisions to be made in this business

- The world briefs market is quantified in US$ billions value for 2016 at US$9.90bn. This represents 33.5% of the total lingerie market. In unit terms, briefs sales are 5260m units per year

Key Topics Covered:

Executive summary

Chapter 1: The world lingerie market, 2016

Chapter 2: The world lingerie market, US$bn and units, 2022

Chapter 3: Time lines and growth percentages between key dates

Chapter 4: Selected markets in focus

Chapter 5: Retail market analysis of lingerie

Chapter 6: Product analysis of lingerie

Chapter 7: Consumer analysis of lingerie

Chapter 8: Lingerie supply chain analysis

Chapter 9: Brands and own label retailers

Chapter 10: Key world lingerie industry players

Chapter 11: The future of the global lingerie industry

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RACIST LINGERIE? Cosmopolitan Criticizes Victoria's Secret

Cosmopolitan writer Helin Jung wrote that Victoria’s Secret has developed racist lingerie for its annual fashion show. Yes, apparently lingerie can be racist:

None of that even sounds nice, but if it does, don’t let yourself be hoodwinked by Victoria’s Secret’s brazen attempt to re-label what is clearly cultural appropriation by turning it into a celebration of “culture.” The brand and its creative leads shamelessly cherry-picked imagery, breaking apart aesthetic references from wherever they wanted and stitching them back together again. They’re telling us it’s worldliness. It’s not, it’s a hack job.

As Emily Zanotti at Heat Street points out, when anyone tries to celebrate culture, people will greet it “with charges of bigotry.”

The first segment called “The Road Ahead” wanted to showcase different cultures around the world, featuring items designed from the people the theme wants to celebrate:

Arpana Rayamajhi, a Nepalese jewelry designer based in New York City, described the theme this way: She said, “The idea is that you’re blending little bits of this and that from all cultures around the world.” Rayamajhi created much of the handmade jewelry for the segment; the jewelry included silk threads turned into tassels, coins from Nepal, and beads â€" “a huge part of my culture.”

For some reason, Jung cannot stand this. She also found it disturbing that the company used “strips of culture” in its designs, “inspired by the likes of Peruvian, Mexican, and Chinese design.” Jung continued:

Collection creative director Sophia Neophitou described the hand-painted fabrics used in this segment by saying, “It’s meant to be this naive, homespun … but this is so luxurious.”

It doesn’t get much more patronizing than that, does it? The original version is made by simple people (“naive”) who make crafts (“homespun”), and it’s Victoria’s Secret that can elevate the primitive to something more “luxurious.” What would be the point of the corporation’s untold resources and unparalleled knowledge of world cultures if it couldn’t do that?

Nope. To Jung, all of this is another way for the Western world to show hatred towards other cultures. It is another way for the Western world to profit off of others.

Look, social justice warriors, you can’t have it both ways. You cannot complain about a lack of diversity or that others do not care about other cultures and then bitch when a company does exactly that:

With its positive, pre-emptive spin about globalization and multi-culturalism, Victoria’s Secret seems to have anticipated my response. The brand is leading with the notion that we’re all members of the human race, therefore everything belongs to everyone. But this is exceptional disingenuousness coming from a brand that once put Karlie Kloss in a Native American war bonnet and leopard print underwear. The fact is that even as the world gets more connected, a sexist, patriarchal, mostly white corporation continues to take what it wants for its own gain. Its exploitation of these cultural references is meant to lead directly to profits. And I’m not buying it.

So where does it stop? It’s a no win situation when it comes to these social justice warriors who want to find fault in everything they see. The warriors complain about a lack of diversity, but when a company decides to make diversity a theme the warriors claim racism.

I admit I had a hard time writing this post because I could hardly find the words to express the weirdness in Jung’s train of thought.

But will the warriors ever learn to take it easy and stop taking everything so seriously?

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Victoria's Secret Accused of Designing 'Racist Lingerie'

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret

by Jerome Hudson2 Dec 20160

2 Dec, 20162 Dec, 2016

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Womenswear brand Victoria’s Secret has been accused of cultural appropriation and of designing “racist” lingerie by a lifestyle editor at Cosmopolitan magazine.

In an article, Helin Jung, executive lifestyle editor at the outlet, criticized what she called the “sexist, patriarchal, mostly white corporation” for its “brazen” perpetuation of “what is clearly cultural appropriation.”

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Jung begins her critique by describing the Victoria’s Secret annual fashion show, which kicked off Wednesday in Paris.

“Models dressed in costumes fit for segments called ‘Dark Angel,’ ‘Secret Angel,’ and ‘Bright Night Angels’ stomped down the runway at the Grand Palais, showing off the sculpted results of their life’s work and ‘naturally’ enhanced hair,” Jung wrote.

After detailing the various designers, models, and entertainers showcased at the “multimillion-dollar televised panty parade,” Jung ominously warns, “But look closer and you’ll see that the golden glitter path is paved with unfortunate intentions.”

Jung’s biggest point of contention, apparently, is that while Victoria’s Secret’s appears to celebrate the world’s multicultural beauty through design and fashion, it is actually engaging in the “exploitation of these cultural references.”

“[D]on’t let yourself be hoodwinked by Victoria’s Secret’s brazen attempt to relabel what is clearly cultural appropriation by turning it into a celebration of ‘culture,'” Jung wrote. “The brand and its creative leads shamelessly cherry-picked imagery, breaking apart aesthetic references from wherever they wanted and stitching them back together again. They’re telling us it’s worldliness. It’s not; it’s a hack job.”

Jung rails against Chinese cultural appropriation, writing that “the emblems that stood out most were the ones that came from Asia â€" specifically China.”

But Jung also acknowledges that Nepalese  jewelry designer Arpana Rayamajhi created most of the work for the segment.

Jung firmly rejects Victoria’s Secret for its seemingly sincere attempt at appreciating the world’s cultures.

“With its positive, pre-emptive spin about globalization and multiculturalism, Victoria’s Secret seems to have anticipated my response,” Jung wrote. “The brand is leading with the notion that we’re all members of the human race, therefore everything belongs to everyone.”

UPDATE: Cosmopolitan appears to have taken down the article, as the link leads to an error message. The article is still available in an archived link here.

Social media users who noticed the article ripped the fashion website for publishing the piece, which accused Victoria Secret of mass cultural appropriation for profit.

Cosmopolitan is confused by multiculturalism, calls it racist.https://t.co/M1RGSCODFA pic.twitter.com/J6VhkLEPdO

â€" Robot (@_RobotPanda) December 1, 2016

Why did @Cosmopolitan show only white models in article abt #VictoriaSecret being racist & no Black or Asian model?https://t.co/SMCHyMxGep pic.twitter.com/3YQAmTpFpc

â€" Lalo Dagach (@LaloDagach) December 1, 2016

@Cosmopolitan how is dressing up in an outfit that resembles natives considered racist?If anything its flattering.The left has gone crazy

â€" Deplorable Me (@bberube10) December 1, 2016

VS Racist Lingerie? https://t.co/lzyY6jzJhN via @Cosmopolitan @HelinJung is so Stupid. Wrong path. @victoriasecret pay no attention. @LOVE

â€" Illogikus (@Illogikus) December 1, 2016

@Cosmopolitan has officially jumped on the racist train, over what? Ladies lingerie! Wow @Cosmopolitan you must desperate for readers

â€" Richard S Cranford (@cranman1974) December 1, 2016

Other social media users mocked Cosmopolitan for deleting the article.

Awwh man, Cosmopolitan deleted their story about Victoria's Secret and their "racist lingerie."

â€" Dylan Baxter (@ddbaxte) December 2, 2016

😂😂😂 @Cosmopolitan took down their fucktarded "racist lingerie" article. Not that it matters, somebody toss me an archive link to it. pic.twitter.com/VStonP9BxF

â€" CHRISHOLOWICKI =^_^= (@christofilms) December 2, 2016

Follow Jerome Hudson on Twitter @jeromeehudson.

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Victoria's Secret Accused of Designing 'Racist Lingerie'

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret

by Jerome Hudson2 Dec 20160

2 Dec, 20162 Dec, 2016

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Womenswear brand Victoria’s Secret has been accused of cultural appropriation and of designing “racist” lingerie by a lifestyle editor at Cosmopolitan magazine.

In an article, Helin Jung, executive lifestyle editor at the outlet, criticized what she called the “sexist, patriarchal, mostly white corporation” for its “brazen” perpetuation of “what is clearly cultural appropriation.”

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER

Jung begins her critique by describing the Victoria’s Secret annual fashion show, which kicked off Wednesday in Paris.

“Models dressed in costumes fit for segments called ‘Dark Angel,’ ‘Secret Angel,’ and ‘Bright Night Angels’ stomped down the runway at the Grand Palais, showing off the sculpted results of their life’s work and ‘naturally’ enhanced hair,” Jung wrote.

After detailing the various designers, models, and entertainers showcased at the “multimillion-dollar televised panty parade,” Jung ominously warns, “But look closer and you’ll see that the golden glitter path is paved with unfortunate intentions.”

Jung’s biggest point of contention, apparently, is that while Victoria’s Secret’s appears to celebrate the world’s multicultural beauty through design and fashion, it is actually engaging in the “exploitation of these cultural references.”

“[D]on’t let yourself be hoodwinked by Victoria’s Secret’s brazen attempt to relabel what is clearly cultural appropriation by turning it into a celebration of ‘culture,'” Jung wrote. “The brand and its creative leads shamelessly cherry-picked imagery, breaking apart aesthetic references from wherever they wanted and stitching them back together again. They’re telling us it’s worldliness. It’s not; it’s a hack job.”

Jung rails against Chinese cultural appropriation, writing that “the emblems that stood out most were the ones that came from Asia â€" specifically China.”

But Jung also acknowledges that Nepalese  jewelry designer Arpana Rayamajhi created most of the work for the segment.

Jung firmly rejects Victoria’s Secret for its seemingly sincere attempt at appreciating the world’s cultures.

“With its positive, pre-emptive spin about globalization and multiculturalism, Victoria’s Secret seems to have anticipated my response,” Jung wrote. “The brand is leading with the notion that we’re all members of the human race, therefore everything belongs to everyone.”

UPDATE: Cosmopolitan appears to have taken down the article, as the link leads to an error message. The article is still available in an archived link here.

Social media users who noticed the article ripped the fashion website for publishing the piece, which accused Victoria Secret of mass cultural appropriation for profit.

Cosmopolitan is confused by multiculturalism, calls it racist.https://t.co/M1RGSCODFA pic.twitter.com/J6VhkLEPdO

â€" Robot (@_RobotPanda) December 1, 2016

Why did @Cosmopolitan show only white models in article abt #VictoriaSecret being racist & no Black or Asian model?https://t.co/SMCHyMxGep pic.twitter.com/3YQAmTpFpc

â€" Lalo Dagach (@LaloDagach) December 1, 2016

@Cosmopolitan how is dressing up in an outfit that resembles natives considered racist?If anything its flattering.The left has gone crazy

â€" Deplorable Me (@bberube10) December 1, 2016

VS Racist Lingerie? https://t.co/lzyY6jzJhN via @Cosmopolitan @HelinJung is so Stupid. Wrong path. @victoriasecret pay no attention. @LOVE

â€" Illogikus (@Illogikus) December 1, 2016

@Cosmopolitan has officially jumped on the racist train, over what? Ladies lingerie! Wow @Cosmopolitan you must desperate for readers

â€" Richard S Cranford (@cranman1974) December 1, 2016

Other social media users mocked Cosmopolitan for deleting the article.

Awwh man, Cosmopolitan deleted their story about Victoria's Secret and their "racist lingerie."

â€" Dylan Baxter (@ddbaxte) December 2, 2016

😂😂😂 @Cosmopolitan took down their fucktarded "racist lingerie" article. Not that it matters, somebody toss me an archive link to it. pic.twitter.com/VStonP9BxF

â€" CHRISHOLOWICKI =^_^= (@christofilms) December 2, 2016

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Bitcoin now Accepted for Lingerie Shopping

US, November 30, 2016 at 17:53 GMT

Fairfield, Iowa - November 29, 2016

For the very first time, you can now use Bitcoins to purchase lingerie directly from a major lingerie website. This development opens more doors for Bitcoin-users and comes at a time when Bitcoin is gaining more significance in the world of commerce. Lila Williams, founder, and CEO of panties.com explains in an interview, why she opened her lingerie business to Bitcoin. She also chips in some wisdom, from her over 30 years of experience in the direct response and e-commerce business, about the future of Bitcoin.

Q: How did you come across Bitcoin?

Lila: I heard about Bitcoin a long time ago, but did not understand what it was. I think this is the problem with most people and the reason they are missing out on the amazing opportunities offered by Bitcoin.

On December 15th last year (2015), we received an email from Playboy, severing our advertising relationship of more than two decades. Playboy went 'Workplace Friendly' as of January 2016, and would no longer accept photo adverts of a model in a panty and bra. We consequently lost the majority of our revenue, and out of necessity, explored new avenues for business. I thought of Bitcoin, and after a careful analysis decided that accepting it would be a great addition, especially since no other lingerie e-commerce site is accepting it.

Q: How long did you advertise on Playboy?

Lila: We advertised on Playboy for 28 good years, and we were probably their most loyal advertiser.

Q: Is it true that you registered Panties.com as far back as 1994?

Lila: Yes, I did. We were actually the first business to sell lingerie on the Internet, even before Victoria's Secret. The Internet back then was not as colorful as it is today, but we made it work. I also invented the lingerie subscription service with Panty of the Month® in 1984. We were the first to sell lingerie on a monthly subscription basis. Back in the 80’s, it was very controversial. We ended up on CNN, MTV, USA Today and were profiled by the Wall Street Journal. I still have all the articles! It was a heady time.

Q: What exactly made you decide to accept Bitcoins on your website, panties.com?

Lila: I’m an open minded person, do not stick to old traditions, and try to keep up with new trends. I like to keep an eye on new developments. We were one of the first to have a fax machine for customers, to computerize a small business, and to put a web address in a print ad. People used to call me asking how we made money off the internet, and I told them to put their web address in their print ads. They were stunned, no one had thought of such a thing in 1994. Back then we actually had to put http://www.panties.com in the print ads.

Forward thinking was probably the reason we were the first to sell lingerie on the Internet, as well as now becoming the first lingerie business to integrate a Bitcoin payment gateway on our website, again beating Victoria's Secret in innovation. I see great potential in Bitcoins, and I'm convinced that it is the future. That is why we integrated it. We have accepted Bitcoin for over eight months now, but very few people avail themselves of this gateway because few people know where they can spend Bitcoin. So we have to get the word out.

Q: Why do you say that Bitcoin is the future?

Lila: From my opinion, the decentralization of transaction records, based on blockchain technology, puts Bitcoin beyond the total control of any central bank, thereby making it insusceptible to systematic inflation. Bitcoin is, therefore, a more perfect store of value than most national currencies of the world. I also see a very bright future for other blockchain-based applications as well.

Q: Do you currently have any ongoing offers or specials?

Lila: Yes, of course. We have an offering 50% off on many styles of Christmas Lingerie, and we’re offering an extra 10% off and a free $10 panty specifically for Bitcoin users (with coupon code bitcoin). Our Christmas Panty of the Month® was designed exclusively for us in Europe and is not available elsewhere. Bitcoin users now have the perfect excuse to get gorgeous slinky lingerie for their sweethearts this Christmas

https://panties.com/

The publication of a press release on this page should not be viewed as an endorsement by CoinDesk. Customers should do their own research before investing funds in any company.

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