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Network express inside the shows last August. V isitors and exhibitors had the opportunity to meet with the magazine’ s international editorial team and discover the finalists of the 2008 Best shop Awards as well as to receive a complementary copy of the magazine. The Best of Intima seminar At Lingerie Americas New Y professionals were inork, vited to attend The Best of Intimas’ seminar conducted by Mercedes Gonzales, Director of Global PurchaThe fifth edition of the must ha- sing Company, and contributor at The Best of Intima. ve limited edition Intima T -shirt The seminar title was “Building Business During Hard Times “, very appropriate for what was to follow . was presented in September 2008 and offered to all visitors with invitation at the Intima Lounge at the Mode City fair in Paris. Designer Beatrice Paola Ruffini this time chose the path of natural fibers. Made entirely in bamboo fibers on circular looms, the T -shirt features charming floral motifs in chiaroscuro, on the cuffs and bottom rim. Bamboo is particularly appreciated for its natural transpiration properties and gives items a Fifth edition of the softness similar to that of cashmere. The project also called on the expertise of two Italian manufactu- Best Shop Awards rers: Norman Group, specialists in seamless gar- Over 230 guests attended the 2008 Best Shop ments, and Fil Man Made Group srl for the yarn. Awards which took place on August 3rd in New York at the elegant Espace. The national competition for the best lingerie specialty stores relies on Intima, partner of Evolution Days the participation of an exclusive Jury comprising Always present at the industry’s key events, Intima major brands who select nominates stores and windidn’t miss the fourth edition of Evolution Days. As ners. The BSA are an eagerly-awaited networking Eurovet partner, the French event and following the announcement of the winmagazine invited industry ners all guests spent a memorable evening of fun, professionals to pick up a food and music. complementary copy of its November issue of the magazine at the fair. A way to make new contacts in the industry which is always much appreciated. FRANCE Intima T-shirt no.5 USA The Best of Intima Lounge Partner, at the time, of both the Curve and Lingerie Americas trade shows, the Best of Intima welcomed industry professionals at its Lounge Areas situated 118 NETWORK DESSOUS ®

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of THE BEST OF INTIMA – 01/2009

Cover
CONTENTS
EDITORIAL
SHOP SCOUTING WORLDWIDE - BOI’s selection from Asia to Europe
NEWER NOTABLES -Victoria’s Secret
- The Blue Corset
- Miss Lala’s Boudoir
- Harrods
- Secrets from Your Sister
- Ann Summers
BOI’S SURVEY - Weathering the storm
EXPERT - Trends to shine through economic gloom
RETAIL NEWS - Pull-In, Marlies Dekkers
FW 09/10 TRENDS - Baroque Allure
- Red Passion
- Light & Shadow
- Sweet Glamour
- Sensual Skin
TALENT - The Lake&Stars
LAUNCHING - Dietrich, Fiorucci Pin Up
- Lola Haze, Cosabella
- Parah, R Crescentini
VIEW FOR YOU
EVENT - Femmy Awards 2009, Seduction at FIT
EVENT - The 2008 Hug Awards
2008 BEST SHOP AWARDS
EXPO - Sonia Rykiel revealed
PORTRAIT - All about Jogê
- Frock Couture
THE GUEST - Elizabeth Hospodar
COVER STORY - Spotlight on Chantelle
BUSINESS NEWS
WHO’S WHO
EXCLUSIVE - Round Table
INTERVIEW - Curve takes it all
CALENDAR - Major trade fairs around the world
NETWORK EXPRESS - Network Dessous’ ten worldwide magazines
MARKET FOCUS - Russia: conquering the east
BEST SELLERS
FABRIC NEWS
FABRIC TRENDS

THE BEST OF INTIMA – 01/2009