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We’ve already written at HuffPost UK about what singers do if they have to pee mid-live show. We’ve even shared the unsettling noises they hear in their earpieces (no, it’s not always just the backing track). But what about another live-show mystery ― how come singers’ legs, like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s, look so shiny on stage?…
Pregnancy can cause significant changes and challenges for a woman’s body. Among the various ways to support comfort and health during your journey, hosiery has many benefits. Here’s a closer look at why expectant mothers might consider incorporating hosiery into their maternity wardrobe. Improved Circulation One of the primary benefits…
Selena Gomez is the most stylish person at the Arconia. As Mabel Mora in her Hulu series Only Murders in the Building, the actor wears many bold yet inventive ensembles, including a 3D floral gown, oversized bomber jackets, and chevron skirts that take us back to 2013. But off-screen, she…
Sabrina Carpenter’s wardrobe is the personification of her album Short n’ Sweet. The “Espresso” hitmaker has been almost exclusively wearing itty-bitty hemlines, styled in varying trendy aesthetics. She’s put a saucy spin on corpcore in a blazer sans pants, went the demure route in babydoll nighties, and even rocked a…
A perfect shirt dress for summer Oh how I love the lightness of summer – or maybe I should say summer vacation! Seemingly endless hours of sunshine, long days and even longer evenings. We spend our days on the beach, the sound of the sea in our ears. Our favorite…
The hottest tights trends for 2024/25 The hottest tights trends of the season remind us of ballerinas, sassy French CanCan dancers and hip street style stars. Trends for pretty hosiery have not been as different and classic as this year for a long time. In this blog post I’ll tell…
Rita Ora owned the stage during Manchester Pride 2024 held yesterday in Manchester, Eng. Beyond Ora, other performers included Jessie J, Katy B and Bimini, among others. The festival is set to take place from Aug. 23 through Aug. 26. Paired with black sheer tights, the “For You” singer sported…
Cheeky and stylish 1920s summer fashion The 1920s were a time of change and revolution – also in terms of fashion. The beaches of this era became venues for a new, more revealing and stylish way of dressing. Beach outfits, which were rather unpractical and bulky in previous decades, evolved…
These are the most beautiful outfits for late summer Late summer is my absolute favorite time of year! This unbearable heat is finally a thing of the past. The days are usually pleasantly warm, while it cools down at night. Sometimes the first low fog sets in early in the…
As you are probably already well aware, hosiery has been an essential wardrobe staple for as long as we can remember. However, it has also been a functional afterthought at times. In more recent years, it has evolved into a fashion statement capable of elevating any look. From classic sheer…
Julia Fox is always on the cutting edge of style. From alien undies to sneaker bras, she’s made it clear that when it comes to fashion, she’s in a league of her own. But even the greatest trendsetters aren’t immune from succumbing to fashion fads every once in a while,…
Nearly every A-lister is trying to make thongs happen, flaunting them under sheer dresses, showing off whale tails, or forgoing pants entirely. While the slinky piece can instantly boost someone’s confidence, thongs have always topped the list of least comfortable lingerie. And lacy thongs? Might as well prep the chafing…
Actress AnnaSophia Robb celebrated designer Tory Burch on Thursday. The star headed to the company’s Mercer boutique in New York City and was one of many names like Beanie Feldstein, Meredith Duxbury and Indira Scott who hit up the event. The event feted a limited-edition capsule collection from the brand…
If there’s one thing millennials love, it’s an ankle sock. The no-socks look was such a defining aesthetic of the later Y2K era and remained a favorite well into the 2010s, possibly because those born in the late ’80s and ’90s were sick of the bulky white socks pushed by…
Outdoor events are a fun escape from the chaos of everyday life. Whether you’re heading out to a festival, a picnic, or just attending a casual outdoor gathering, the right hosiery can make all the difference. Here’s your guide to choosing the perfect hosiery for all of your outdoor occasions….
It’s almost time — in just a few months, Taylor Swift is back on our side of the pond; kicking off the final leg of the Eras Tour in the US and Canada. In Miami, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Toronto, and Vancouver, from October 18 until December 8, to be exact. (Insert maniacal, unhinged, euphoric fangirling sounds…
Although the original Gossip Girl series ended in 2012, it’s since joined the ranks of Gilmore Girls and Sex and the City as a cult classic people love to revisit. Serena van der Woodsen, portrayed by Blake Lively, was known for her chicly disheveled party girl aesthetic. As fans know,…
Elizabeth Banks made her grand appearance at the New York City premiere of her latest film, “Skincare,” on Tuesday night. The event, held at IFC Center, saw the actress, filmmaker, and producer arriving in a look that effortlessly blended old Hollywood glamour with modern edge. A close-up of Elizabeth Banks’…
Retro beach outfits: Stylish, practical, unique Summer is in full swing and the beaches are filling up. This also raises the question of the right outfit. In my case, it should be retro and stylish. So it makes sense to be inspired by past decades. Retro beach outfits, with their…
From modeling to motherhood, Emily Ratajkowski has had a lot of life experiences and stand-out fashion moments. Along with all of the changes she’s gone through, her style has also undergone its own evolution. While she stuck to simple color palettes or straightforward and sexy silhouettes when she first entered…
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Activewear is an essential for exercise class, and it also makes a chic alternative to casualwear — but it doesn’t get any more chic than this: NEIWAI, a brand known for specializing in elevated comfort, has just dropped an activewear collaboration with the iconic New York City Ballet. Perfect for transitional…
Sabrina Carpenter is known for her small stature, but her list of accomplishments is anything but. Not only does she have two singles topping the Billboard Top 10 chart (“Espresso” and “Please, Please, Please”), but she’s also gearing up to take her upcoming sixth studio album, Short N’ Sweet, on…
Although pantyhose, tights, and stockings may have fallen out of style and popularity America at the end of the 20th century as a ubiquitous and standard everyday article of apparel, they has now transformed into a high fashion item, as well as being commonplace globally due to etiquette, fashion, or customs,…
To all my readers who frequent my blog, you will be aware that Wolford are definitely one of my all time favourite hosiery manufacturers, due to their innovative designs and outstanding quality! ❤ You can read my previous reviews on some of my favourite Wolford products here; UPDATE: I’ve recently been on hiatus…
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Collectif Clothing Shop is closing: Get your hands on the brand’s last retro clothes now In the fall of 2014 I went on a short trip to London. Our hotel was close to Spitalfields Market. While walking around the hotel, one shop immediately caught my eye: Collectif Clothing. To be…
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Hosiery, a staple in fashion and functional wear, combines intricate technology with a variety of materials to deliver comfort, style, and functionality. Understanding the craftsmanship behind hosiery enhances your appreciation for its design and helps us make more informed fashion choices. Materials Used in Hosiery Hosiery manufacturers use a diverse…
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When it comes to hosiery, finding the perfect fit can be a challenge, especially for those who fall outside the “standard” size range. Whether you’re petite or plus-sized, the right hosiery can enhance your comfort and style. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the world of hosiery and find…
A little statement today, as I haven’t been in a daring red for a while. Now today’s outfit is not something I would usually opt for to work, but I wanted to try something a little different. Plus I haven’t reviewed an ASOS pair for a little while now. If…
Women are by nature one step ahead. And as always, at every step they take they can count on a special ally: Golden Lady, the female fashion brand which is, and always was, a point of reference for women all over the world. Conceived in order to offer style, quality…
Welcome to Autumn/winter 2024 We invite you into a world of cultivated luxury with our Levante Autumn Winter 2024 Collection. Intricate Italian craftsmanship in delicate sheers and luxurious opaques are the core of this seasonal collection. CLASS SHEER TO WAIST – NEROQuick View CLASS SHEER TO WAIST – NERO Regular…
Welcome to Spring / Summer 2024 Levante introduces Spring Summer 2024, where simplicity meets unparalleled quality. Step into a world wehre minimalism reigns elegance, celebrating the beauty found in the understated. Immerse yourself in a visual narrative of “quiet luxury”, capturing the essence of timeless style. Grabriella Bold Floral Tight…
The Levante Fishnet Tight in Cappuccino as featured in Jute Magazine. A delicate net addition to a stylish wardrobe. SHOP NETS Source: https://levante.com.au/pages/editorial-jute-magazine
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Get the look straight off the runway – the Levante Luxury Matte 30 Tight as seen on the Beare Park AAFW ’22 runway. VIEW THE RUNWAY Source: https://levante.com.au/pages/editorial-beare-park
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The Levante Luxury Matte 30 Tight featured within Scanlan Theodore’s Winter 23 campaign shot on location in Milan on supermodel Daphne Groeneveld and captured by celebrated photographer Robbie Fimmano. EXPLORE FULL CAMPAIGN Source: https://levante.com.au/pages/editorial-scanlan-theodore
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Happy Fishnet Friyayyyyyyy! So to celebrate, I am trying out these awesome tights by Fiore. I wanted to create a fun, punky/goth look for work today and this outfit came to mind. I haven’t done it in some time, so here we go! The Spec Colour: Black Size: Medium Denier:…
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Okay here we go again with Lores. My previous pair of LORES Fortuna Nero Tights look amazing, but weren’t the greastest. So I am hoping this pair aren’t as bad, considering I am loving the contrast RHT seam! I will say I noticed something very strange, but I’ll speak about it later…
For well over a half century almost every woman who has ever worn stockings, pantyhose, or tights... has suffered the same inevitable fate or consequences... their hosiery (more often than not... brand new), is going to catch or snag on virtually anything... an un-filed fingernail, a bracelet, a chair or table, or even something simple-- like someone stepping on their toe... and BAM... there it is.. a ruined pair of stockings or pantyhose... that begin to run (or "ladder" as the Brits call it), either way, a verb.. and not a good one.
This is the dread and plight of women who want to look perfectly put together and exude confidence, and expect their legs to look flawless... not homeless.
Almost every mature woman in the modern world will have experienced such fashion catastrophe, angst, and distress of snagging and running pantyhose or stockings at the most inopportune and inconvenient, and confidence-disrupting moment!
Since the mid-20th century invention of sheer hosiery (originally stockings until the invention of pantyhose in 1959) to enhance women's legs, the short life span of hosiery was a certainty.
To prevent the ensuing progressive run or ladder from a snag, women have resorted to emergency triage application of clear nail polish-- which is viscous (thick), and dries into a noticeable and unsightly glob that sticks to the skin, and renders the hose unsuitable for any future use.
There is now a better and simpler solution called Pantyhose Run-Stop® that comes in a convenient lip-gloss dispenser/ applicator, and is a fixative that "welds" the microfibers together and dries almost transparently. While it won't restore the hosiery to showroom condition, application of the fixative (not adhesive), will secure the woven mesh from unraveling, and minimize the damage before the stockings start to irretrievably run-- thereby preserving the hose for continued wearing (if caught soon enough), or even additional wearings if the snag is in a concealable spot (covered by a skirt, dress, pants, or the bottom of the foot).
The challenge:
This patent-pending product, is in a category by itself, and in the 50 years or more of sheer hosiery embraced and worn by women world-wide, there has never been a product commercially marketed to specifically treat a compromised woven microfiber textile to prevent the progressive unraveling of the fibers or filaments... commonly called a "run" (or a "ladder" in the UK).
Additionally, carrying a nail polish bottle in a purse-- is inconvenient (because it is bulky), and a concept that is generally not planned for such eventuality. Women will always grab a tube of lip-stick or lip gloss to toss in their purse as SOP (standard operating procedure), and maybe a couple of other cosmetic items as well.
In the war of the survival of pantyhose beyond a single wearing, Pantyhose Run-Stop® is a new product that combines a modern bio-compatable acrylic polymer as a fixative that penetrates and "welds" the microfibers together and dries almost transparently, into a convenient lip-gloss tube that can be carried along with other cosmetics in a woman's purse, and can be applied as triage in a moment's notice-- before a run begins developing. This is like the combination of a missile with a warhead-- an effective and transparent fixative, contained in a handy dispenser/ applicator.
This composition commonly used in other applications, differs from adhesives and clear nail polish in that it is water-based, and thin enough to deposit the acrylic micosphere particles which selectively bond with the different synthetic-blend fibers (nylon/ elastane/ polymide, etc) in the woven mesh, and lock (or weld) the fibers together... which prevents unraveling.
In comparison, the antiquated traditional method women use-- clear nail polish or other adhesives (like super-glue), are unsuitable and undesirable-- as it's thickness creates a noticeable and unsightly glob, patch, or sheath-- essentially ruining the hosiery for any future use, and as well-- it sticks to the skin, and is difficult to peel off.
Pantyhose Run-Stop® is specifically for the application to pantyhose, stockings and tights, and is blended with a black pigment to blend with black or grey hosiery, and a tan pigment to blend to be used with nude and flesh colored hosiery, both contained in a double-ended dual cartridge lip gloss dispenser, each capsule containing the different shade. Although the composition when dry is practically transparent, the shading is simply an extra step in the indetectability of the application. Obviously, with dark or black hosiery, lighter skin will obviously show through the hole, so the Pantyhose Run-Stop® is more effective on smaller snags before they progress to larger holes.
