Pretty in pink women shop for a cure Oct 21, 2007
Artfully draped in pink bustiers and special-issue boob tubes garments that are difficult to wear with dignity after the age of about 15, let alone after the trauma of mastectomy and radiotherapy. Breast cancer research is important, and making donations for that research is crucial. (The Age)
Alienated, isolated - isn't it lovely to fit in? Oct 9, 2007
Hey, hold on a minute: that boy over there, walking past another clutch of women in bodices and bustiers, under his black jacket - isn't that a Manly jersey. It is. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
N.Y.C. Fashion Week boasts busts, brilliance Sep 18, 2007
She encased several of her dresses with black netting, especially evocative on top of thick knit bustiers and skirts. The most striking looks, though, involved some variation on a recurring theme of transparency. (Yale Herald, CT)
Giuliani plays hero Sep 7, 2007
I guess I have to admit to myself that I ve got a real problem with unmentionables and balbriggans, girdles, brassiers, petticoats, merry widows, corsets, and bustiers. I think it s the elastic material that cut off circulation of blood to my gonads, but that s just a theory. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
WPB flower power Sep 5, 2007
I even found some information on how Tejano singer Selena made the corset top popular by wearing it to most of her stage shows, I think those are also called bustiers. Anyhow back to the leg warmers - does anyone wear legwarmers in South Florida, except for in dance classes. (The Palm Beach Post)
Luscious, loaded lingerie Jul 25, 2007
Other trend-setting styles included the advent of the front-hook bra, bras with shoulder pads, padded girdles, body-shapers and colourful fashion bustiers. Frederick's also introduced the thong panty to American women in 1981, and now offers more than 25 styles (selling tens of thousands weekly of the popular "Rio" style the fastest and largest selling thong around the world). (iAfrica.com)
Becks' brand of soccer glitz set to make splash across the pond Jul 13, 2007
Not to mention help sell tabloids, thanks to a public interest in the Beckhams that ranges from Victoria's fashion choices (from bustiers to gangster-style hats) and his hairstyles (from mohawks to cornrows). But in Los Angeles, where wealth and celebrity collide, the Beckhams will be hot. (USA Today -- Sports)
Spice Girls Reunite — World Tour Begins In December Jun 29, 2007
00004000 With an exclamation-filled cheer of "Hey everybody!! We're back!! Can you believe it?!?!," the quintet announced that they've overcome their differences and agreed to roll out the bustiers, hot pants and glittery boots for a world tour that is slated to kick off in Los Angeles on December 7 and hit Las Vegas (December 8) and New York (December 11) before heading to Europe, South Africa, Argentina and Asia in early 2008. "Who knows if this will ever happen again, it's a once in a... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Limited Brands' Lotions, Jun 17, 2007
In largely exiting the apparel business, Limited has become a play on body consciousness and self-pampering, selling lingerie and lotions, bustiers and bath salts -- categories that are in a cultural sweet spot. Yet there is doubt in the investment community that Limited can deliver, and its stock sits 20% below its late-2006 high, trading at a modest 14 times expected 2008 earnings. (Wall Street Journal)
Support from Victoria's Secret Jun 14, 2007
In largely exiting the apparel business, Limited has become a play on body consciousness and self-pampering, selling lingerie and lotions, bustiers and bath salts categories that are in a cultural sweet spot. Yet there is significant skepticism on Wall Street that Limited can deliver. (SmartMoney)
All hail the Queen May 12, 2007
There are puffball skirts and drag-queeny shoes and shirts that, unless you knew they were by Vivienne Westwood, might look to an observer as if you couldn't do your buttons up; there are the beautifully cut jackets and sculpted bustiers. Towards the back of the store are the latest versions of Westwood's notorious protest T-shirts, which are protesting at this point - and without apparent irony - against consumerism. (Guardian Unlimited)
Prom Time: What's hot and what's not for big night for high schoolers Apr 30, 2007
Detailed beading, rhinestones and embroidery have made their way back to sweetheart bust lines, boned bustiers built into dresses with ultra-feminine empire waists and A-line skirts. Knee-length and cocktail dresses have also made a resurgence into the senior-prom scene, as opposed to years in the recent past, when long gowns were strictly the popular choice. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
New owners brush Aladdin's old image under the carpet Apr 25, 2007
Dealers wear slacks and button-down shirts, black with red pinstripes, while cocktail servers wear black hot pants, tight jackets and peek-a-boo red bustiers. New uniforms were easy. (Las Vegas Sun)
Famed Lippizaners finally answer to their late leader's daughter Mar 25, 2007
When performing, she wore satin bustiers and attachable blond braids and peppered the show with her father's jokes and lore. A tattoo of the Hapsburg royal Austrian seal adorned her left shoulder blade. (The Ledger)
Next up in the wave of celebrity designers: Madonna Mar 22, 2007
The line, a collaboration with H&M's design chief Margareta van den Bosch, is lacking in cone-bra bustiers, but is rich in pencil skirts, slinky black dresses and classic coats. Everyone involved insists the singer is present in every thread. (Globe and Mail)
Aguilera's big act TALENTED SINGER WOULD DO BETTER WITH LESS GLITZ Mar 11, 2007
Throughout the 90-minute show, she went from the very basic - a white suit and white top hat, with flashes of her platinum locks and red lips - to variations of bustiers. In possibly the only vocal slip-up of the night, Aguilera let the back-up singers take over when her voice faltered in "What a Girl Wants," randomly set to a reggae beat. (San Jose Mercury News)
Why is lingerie so popular? Mar 4, 2007
Padded push-up bras, bustiers and bikini collection in its signature leopard print are sensual and attractive ... Designer bras under the brand include a wide collection of strapless, push-up, T-shirt bras and bustiers in different fabrics. (India Times)
Young designer at the crossroads Feb 19, 2007
"A zippered jersey jumper dress, like much of the collection, was youthful and appealing, but Lam still has to find voice of his own.'' In the New York Times, Cathy Horyn lamented "the weird separateness of the oversize jackets and muddy jersey tops, and. the drag that the Azzedine Alaia-influenced shapes put on the remaining energy of the show. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Toast of Charlotte Feb 17, 2007
What they're wearing: Miniskirts, classy bustiers, corsets and high-heeled shoes. Mainly serving: Dewar's 12-year-old scotch, Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Entertainment)
The Brit pack can't forget those exhilarating '80s Feb 16, 2007
a-esque bras and bustiers, even in a traditional checked tweed. The ebullient duo behind Basso > Brooke tamed their extravagance, apart from transparent picture hats. (International Herald Tribune)
Fur fashion's sake Feb 15, 2007
If Marc Jacobs thinks the world needs more beauty and less "backless bustiers blah blah blah", Narciso Rodriguez is on the same page. I'm now standing inside his show venue, a Chelsea studio space, waiting for it to start. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
What's in Lily Cole's bag? Feb 13, 2007
The urban sport collection from expat Australian Richard Nicoll - a smart, star-spangled and apparently Angie Bowie and US gridiron kit-inspired collection of fringed and laced shirts with builtin bustiers, crisp striped shirtdresses and cute 'bomber jacket' dresses. Oh and House of Holland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
With '50s icon as her inspiration, Jenny Langer as Black Betty revives pinup chic Feb 13, 2007
One of her main connections to the vintage-clothing market is Angela Zampell , proprietress of Mode Merr in Rochester, N.H. After Langer posted a notice on , Zampell replied with an offer to supply clothing and accessories (flame skirts , devil-theme bustiers, etc. in exchange for free promotion at Black Betty concerts. (Boston Globe)
Wrapped in reality Feb 12, 2007
Donna Karan returned to her roots, building her collection around the bodysuit layered under body-grazing dresses with bustiers that fanned out across the chest. It was a wholly original day-to-evening look. (Los Angeles Times)
Rocky rocks: Orpheum show brings out local color Jan 31, 2007
With her hair streaked purple, she almost blends in with the three- or four hundred people who decided that seven-degree weather wasn't too cold for bustiers and fishnets. Wood calls this her "favorite night of the year at the Orpheum." In addition to selling tickets, she judges the costume contest, which she says has more participants this year than any previous year. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)
ACADEMY'S COSTUME BALL Jan 24, 2007
Costume designer: Chung Man YeeOrnate, elaborate and intricate, the bustiers, gowns and robes in the film are perfectly fit for royalty. Gong Li's. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Cool 2 Wear: Geek chic Jan 23, 2007
Carl says models wore glasses at recent shows by Dolce & Gabbana (paired with leather bustiers) and Marc by Marc Jacobs. "I love the look," he says. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Brazilian Girls Singer Sheds Masks, Glows About ... Beyonce? Jan 19, 2007
Onstage, she's like a towering, long-legged alien, shamelessly donning unitards, bustiers, jumpsuits, leggings and mini shorts made of spandex. She always covers her eyes with veils, blindfolds, masks, big hats, poofy hair or big sunglasses. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Whitney Houston's Outfits, Gear Up For Auction Jan 10, 2007
Anyone with some spare cash can dress like the Grammy winner, right down to one of her black velvet bustiers, and croon into one of her microphones. Those items and more than 300 others from a 1999 world tour, including grand pianos, drum kits and a forklift, will be auctioned Tuesday in an effort to cover unpaid storage fees on the gear and clothing. (CBS New York, NY)
Whitney's stuff auctioned Jan 10, 2007
Houston's clothes, hundreds of items ranging from designer dresses to black velvet bustiers, drew extensive attention. They included a Badgley Mischka beaded evening dress won for $475 and a Dolce na tiger print skirt for $75. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Whitney Houston Holds Giant Divorce Garage Sale Jan 10, 2007
On sale are Whitney's 32 A Dolce na bustiers, an assortment of Manolo Blahnik and Steve Madden shoes, feathered purses and silicone disks marked "bust enhancer.". "Only a trickle of people went down to preview these items," says Andrea Peyser of the New York Post, who viewed the items Monday. (ABC News)
A Paris transplant has designs on L.A. Jan 6, 2007
He recovered to show an ill-conceived jungle-themed collection a few weeks later at L.A. Fashion Week, where the runway was awash in dizzying leopard print, sequins, bustiers and tulle skirts. Back in New York the next season, a more understated collection of elegantly draped dresses was better received by the fashion press. (Los Angeles Times)
UNCW may not flip this switch Jan 5, 2007
"Although it would all come to mean little with UNCW's 80-69 double-OT loss to the Pride on Wednesday at Trask Coliseum, Horowitz provided a spark for a unit unfamiliar with being the first guys on the floor."I thought Benny did a great job of getting them fired up by starting that group he did, and that group did an outstanding job," Hofstra coach Tom Pecora said. "They came in and matched our intensity and they actually extended the lead the first few minutes of the second half. "Horowitz... (The Morning Star)
Judge backs grower in landmark case Jan 5, 2007
We're going to stay with it. "Ag-Mart spokesman Leo Bottary said company officials weren't surprised by the ruling."We've known this all along," Bottary said. "The information the state is using to draw the conclusions they're drawing doesn't make any sense. (The Morning Star)
Pets in violent homes may get help Jan 5, 2007
A local agency is trying to raise money so they won't have to face that choice (The Morning Star)
Whitney's bustier? Now's your chance Jan 5, 2007
But next week, anyone with some spare cash can dress like the Grammy winner, right down to one of her black velvet bustiers, and croon into one of her microphones. Those items and more than 300 others from a 1999 world tour, including grand pianos, drum kits and a forklift, will be auctioned Tuesday in an effort to cover unpaid storage fees on the gear and clothing, said Jeffrey Campisi, a lawyer for Speed of Sound, a company that has been tending to the equipment. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Whitney Houston auction Jan 4, 2007
The singer - who recently filed for divorce from Bobby Brown - is selling bras, bustiers, bodysuits and evening dresses from her past tours. Among the 400 items up for grabs are 13 Dolce and Gabbana sequinned bustier bras, a chair described as 'Whitney's Throne', and a see-through grand piano worth an estimated $400,000. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Victoria's Secret 'greens' catalog Dec 13, 2006
" In the past, retailers could claim that recycled paper was inferior -- not white enough -- to faithfully reproduce the fire-engine hue of that Christmas sweater many fear will be handed to them this month. But that's changed. Recycled paper now compares favorably with its more traditional counterparts in terms of photo reproduction. But using the council-blessed paper and upping the amount of recycled paper it uses in its catalogs hasn't been more expensive for Dell, said Tod Arbogast,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tribe buys Hard Rock Cafes Dec 8, 2006
The tribe also will acquire what is said to be the worlds largest collection of rock memorabilia, some 70,000 pieces including Jimi Hendrixs Flying V guitar, one of Madonnas bustiers, a pair of Elton Johns high-heeled shoes and guitars formerly owned by Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Chuck Berry. The deal does not include Hard Rocks Las Vegas casino, however, which is owned by Morgans Hotel Group, or Morgans rights to Hard Rock intellectual property in Australia, Brazil, Israel,... (MSNBC -- Business)
Florida Seminoles Buying Hard Rock for $965 Million Dec 8, 2006
With it, the tribe acquires what is said to be the world's largest collection of rock memorabilia, some 70,000 pieces including Jimi Hendrix's , one of Madonna's bustiers, a pair of Elton John's high-heeled shoes and guitars formerly owned by Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Chuck Berry. "This is a proud moment for the Seminole Tribe of Florida and for all Indian tribes," said Mitchell Cypress, chairman of the elected Tribal Council. (Fox News -- Views)
Hard Rock, Seminole Tribe Make $965M Deal Dec 8, 2006
The memorabilia collection includes some 70,000 pieces, including Jimi Hendrix's Flying V guitar, one of Madonna's bustiers, and guitars formerly owned by Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Chuck Berry. At the news conference, Hard Rock International President and Chief Executive Hamish Dodds gave Osceola a guitar that belonged to Hank Williams Sr. Dodds described the memorabilia collection's worth as "priceless.". (Click2Houston, TX)
This Secret always finds a way to get out Dec 5, 2006
So, hopefully, Timberlake will stick to warbling cry-baby ballads from his FutureSex/LoveSounds CD and not be compelled to yank on any bustiers as the Angels saunter by wearing themed numbers from the "Femme Fatale," "Come Fly With Me," "Highland Romance," "Glacial Goddess" and "Coquettish Fetish" collections. Incidentally, ratings for the special have plunged like the company's necklines in recent years. (Toronto Star -- Arts)
Memories On The Auction Block Dec 2, 2006
Madonna owned several of these bustiers and wore them in the opening sequences throughout her 1987 world tour. MMVI, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Snapshot: Atlantic City as a runway for the fashion crowd Nov 21, 2006
Quick to seize a photo opportunity, visitors like the leather-clad gentleman, at right, stalked the Borgata hotel casino; cocktail waitresses showed off pneumatic contours inside black bustiers. Some in the crowd funneled their winnings at blackjack into a designer bag or boots purchased at the Pier, the new multimillion-dollar retail, dining and entertainment complex at Caesars Palace on the Boardwalk. (International Herald Tribune)
Fashion face-off: Las Olas vs. Lincoln Road Nov 15, 2006
You see more denim, more bustiers and more low-cut blouses. Folz reports conservative, country club classic Lily Pulitzer is her top-selling brand: ``It's easy to wear, it doesn't wrinkle and the fabric is perfect. (The Miami Herald)
A look back: The first gay dance at Princeton Oct 13, 2006
The poster for the next gay dance, held on April 5, 1974, had a drawing in the same style as the earlier one, this time of a kickline of three people in black top hats, bustiers and high heels. Though the event was the first of its kind at Princeton and the largest held to that date in New Jersey, The Daily Princetonian did not write an article or editorial about the event. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
A dress built to handle mess Sep 26, 2006
bustiers to give the designs form. Designer David Dixon, curator of the competition, was impressed with all the entries. (Toronto Star -- Life)
Swinging '60s, anyone? Sep 21, 2006
Indian-born designer Ashish Gupta brought sophistication to sequins, lopping the tops off blazers to make them into bustiers, paired with full trousers. A zebra-striped sequin chemise was very 1980s, as was a great-looking matte gold sequin trench and a deconstructed tuxedo T-shirt, draped elegantly around the torso with a sequin bowtie. (Los Angeles Times)
Layering not just for warmth anymore Sep 1, 2006
Fashion joins function with bustiers over tops, leggings under dresses. NEDRA RHONE. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Sorry, I'm tied up Aug 12, 2006
How about those diamante-bedazzled whips, bondage bustiers and fingerless leather gloves. For her "Confessions" tour, Madonna plundered the line of Eros' equestrian specialties, including a pony bridle and saddle. (Variety)
'Wardrobe malfunctions' spice up fashion week Aug 7, 2006
Mumbai, March 31: Slipping bustiers and busted zippers on the catwalk are lending spice to Lakme Fashion Week. Clothes coming undone on the ramp are nothing new to the fashion world, but in India the slip-ups have sent newspaper editors and TV producers into a feeding frenzy. (Indian Express, India)
Black Expo's Summer Celebration fashion show Jul 13, 2006
The runway will also showcase fashion from local designers -- urban gown maker/ designer Denisha Lange of Dlang Fashions, urban chic designer Sharla Terry of Urban Class, who specializes in bustiers and avant-garde pieces, and Derek Hill of D. Lamont Couture, who designs men's suits and urban wear. Copyright 2006 INtake Weekly. (The Indianapolis Star)
Help, I think I'm a little Englander Jun 24, 2006
Did Vivienne Westwood want to squeeze ball girls into bustiers. Are Ozwald Boateng, Alexander McQueen and John Galliano simply not lawn tennis types. (TimesOnline)
Victoria's Secret Angels Across America Tour Jun 10, 2006
No, they weren't wearing bustiers in public (perhaps underneath their matching blouses, but not as an end unto themselves. . (The Palm Beach Post)
Beauty maven writes of her most down-to-earth tips May 27, 2006
"Hers is a fresh point of view from a beauty editor, since most fashion mags are suspiciously full of rave reviews of dubiously effective, expensive products. In her book, Godfrey-June reveals the complex relationship between editors and big brands.She also recounts the rise of Lucky magazine, the original shopping publication. With a concept that was more about clothes than fashion, it launched in 2000 and was initially reviled in the magazine industry because it looked like a catalogue.In... (Toronto Star -- Life)
A fashion-packed week May 26, 2006
Lots of designer denim, graphic shirts and cute skirts mixed in with bustiers from The Red Door. The finale included couture evening dresses by local designer Sara Beyer. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Part I: Dayu Siti's last stand May 14, 2006
The courtyard was much as the night before -- macho men, robust palace ladies strapped into lacy black bustiers, lots of slouching and smoking and loose talk -- except that the temple section of the palace was alive with activity. An angklung orchestra was parked inside the temple gate. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
The Wedding Singer Apr 28, 2006
The musical's chief means of getting laughs is its tireless resurrection of cheesy '80s fashion trends and pop staples -- lace bustiers and fingerless gloves, parachute pants, aerobics, moonwalking, Flock of Seagulls-style sculpted mullets, fringed boots, big-haired metal skanks. Scott Pask's sets, Gregory Gale's costumes, Brian MacDevitt's lighting and David Brian Brown's grotesque hair designs all work overtime to re-create and caricature the decade's most vulgar excesses. (Variety)
New face of Gillette Apr 22, 2006
Some people will know her from her picture on the cover of FHM, a magazine that is kind of the equivalent of National Review, except it's not about national policy and is written for young men who want to see lovely women wearing either bikinis or bustiers. In a recent interview with askmen. (AZCentral -- News)
'Bettie' is all undressed with nothing to say Apr 21, 2006
"Bettie willingly dons the 8-inch stilettos and latex bustiers, chatting blithely with fellow model Maxie (Cara Seymour) about the prim upper-class lawyer who bankrolls their work: ''He's not normal, but he's nice." The unceasing sea of men snapping away changes when Bettie travels to Florida for a photo session with the sympathetic pinup photographer Bunny Yeager (Sarah Paulson), and as if to underscore the change in hormonal energy, the film blossoms from creamy black-and-white into gorgeous... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Essay Ana Marie Cox Sweet 16 and Spoiled Rotten For rich teens, the hottest birthday present is a six-figure helping of fame Apr 18, 2006
A self-proclaimed "divo" (like diva but different) rents out the mall to stage a faux fashion show (prompting a backstage catfight over a limited supply of bustiers). There are hired dancers, a raj-like litter hoisted by hand-picked hotties and an apparent contractual obligation for someone to arrive in a stretch Hummer. (Time.com)
Denim in Distress Mar 24, 2006
Dad relied heavily on punk and military motifs as he worked through the trends for bustiers, full, circle skirts and crinolines (yes, he put a puffy tutu with a corduroy vest and capri-length jeans). He offered every coat ever worn by enlisted men: Navy peacoats, Air Force flight jackets, Army jackets and even a flight suit, this one cut from sheer green lace. (Los Angeles Times)
Shabby truthsSaying no to suits and bling - why scruffy is the new green Mar 10, 2006
But you, environment minister, and you, green business person, are never going to look like Ziyi Zhang or George Clooney, however many Armani bustiers (whatever they might be) you wear. And you know what. (BBC News -- Science)
Female designers charm Paris catwalk Mar 4, 2006
He draped the body in figure-hugging dresses of silk or cashmere jersey and tight-fitting skirts, while wide scarves highlighted the waist and bustiers came in shiney crocodile or apricot-coloured feathers. Mongolia fur punctuated coats and jackets, perhaps in cherry or rose. (iAfrica.com)
New Orleans' good times roll, cautiously Feb 26, 2006
"Our girlfriends are on a balcony down the block in bustiers - got it all hanging out. "Where else can you go and do this. We love New Orleans. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
