Category Lingerie History
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Get the Vintage Lingerie Look: 1950s Style
Fashion in the 1950s was all about glamor – and curves! After all, this was the decade when Marilyn Monroe was at the height of her fame, and women everywhere…
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The History (and Future!) of Dixie Belle® Lingerie
Dixie Belle® may be the newest addition to the Shadowline Lingerie family, but there’s a long and fascinating history behind it. Originally called Dixie Belle Textiles, the company first launched…
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The Fascinating History of Pajamas
Image: © Everett Collection Inc. Wearing pajamas to bed is something that unites us almost globally. But have you ever wondered when they were first invented, or where? Today, we’re…
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Exploring the Vintage Velrose® Lingerie Archives
This Thanksgiving month, we’re feeling thankful for all of the many customers, old and new, who’ve kept us in business for a whopping 108 years – and counting! But how…
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Get the Vintage Lingerie Look: 1920s Style
Image: © Everett Collection Inc. With a company history dating back to 1914, and plenty of decades-long loyal customers, we know that lots of our fans take an interest in…
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Iconic Nylon Nightwear: The Shadowline Petals Collection
The Petals collection is a Shadowline® classic. Often imitated but never truly duplicated, it has been our top-selling sleepwear collection for decades – right since it was first released in…
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Exploring the Vintage Shadowline® Lingerie Archives
Running a lingerie business is hard (but rewarding) work. From designing new garments to attending trade shows, to keeping up with all of your orders, our days are always busy…