Sophie Theallet Holiday Lingerie Collection Launches at Lane Bryant

BOSOM BUDDIES: Sophie Theallet was catching up with Lane Bryant’s chief executive officer Lisa Heasley near the lingerie racks at the company’s Midtown flagship on Tuesday night. An event celebrating the launch of Theallet’s holiday lingerie collection for the retailer was underway, with models traipsing through the space in black-and-nude silk nightgowns.

“The collection is inspired by a Fabergé egg,” said Theallet. “As you can see, there is no more padding. Because Cacique [the retailer’s own line of intimates] is known to keep everything in place — the [fabrics] have special engineering to embrace the curve and the beauty of the woman — I took out the padding to make it more soft and more modern. And [the panties] are trompe-l’œil; she’s looking like she has a G-string on, but she doesn’t.”

In other words, “It’s very French,” Theallet added.

The designer’s heritage was indeed emphasized, with quotes such as “Originale, sensuelle, suggestif” and “C’est magnifique!” written across the lookbook, featuring model Marquita Pring. French touches were also seen in bows, corsetry and other cheeky accessories, such as garter belts and lace eye masks.

Though it was her first venture into the innerwear market, Theallet said the design process felt like a continuation of her ready-to-wear. “I want this woman to feel really beautiful. Everything is super well-done, [in terms of] details; I made very careful that it’s exquisite.”

Heasley said she was drawn to Theallet’s “feminine, sexy and fun” designs, noting the collection has been selling well since it hit floors on Dec. 7.Prices range from $14.95 for thigh-high stockings to $118 for the bias-cut satin, lace and sheer mesh nightgown.

In coming months, a Valentine’s Day-themed lingerie collection and a swimwear line, both for Cacique, will hit the sales floor.

“It’s important to commit totally when I’m doing collaborations, and especially this one,” Theallet said. “It’s something very important for me, because I’m not a size zero myself.”

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Masked Man Holds Up South Jersey Macy’s Lingerie Department

An armed man robbed a ladies underwear department at a South Jersey Mall making off with a hunk of cash.

The holiday season heist went down right around closing Monday night in the lingerie department of Macy’s at the Deptford Mall. A masked man, wearing gloves pulled a gun on a female employee and demanded she empty the register, said Deptford Township Police.

The employee handed over nearly $1,200 in cash, said police.

After grabbing the dough, the man ran out of the store and got into a white vehicle before fleeing the scene. Investigators released a still of that vehicle leaving the scene Wednesday but didn’t show any surveillance images from within the store.

The employee wasn’t hurt.

A mall spokesman said the incident was rare.

“The safety of our guests and retailers is a top priority and we strive to maintain a safe, enjoyable shopping environment at Deptford Mall,” said senior property manager Jim Mackey, CSM. “We have a thorough security program in place and we work very closely with our local law enforcement agencies.”

Part of that security includes patrons being able to ask security guards to take them to and from their cars.

Anyone with information about the heist is asked to contact Deptford Township Police at (856) 845-2220.

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