Legs in stockings look better than those not in stockings (some will also say pantyhose – Yikes!). What is the enduring appeal of stockings?įirst, I think it’s all about sheerness on the leg. With finer denier comes finer, more delicate yarn that are more easily run. We have some 10 and 7 denier stockings that are even more sheer (and lighter weight). Most Secrets In Lace Ultra Sheer Nylon Stockings are 15 denier and are very sheer. Without getting into units of measurement and the “science” for stockings the denier relates to the weight of the single fiber of nylon yarn per meter the smaller the denier the finer the yarn. The challenge is implementing the designs on 1950’s machines and finding the complementary yarns to create the styles.įor those who have no idea what “denier” means, can you break it down? I always knew what looked good, so having ideas for different stocking styles was not a problem for me. There is so much detail and nuance in stockings, was it trial by fire or were you always an expert in stocking styles, colors and deniers? Most people when given the blind test will pick nylon, but it’s up to the individual. Nylon is uniform and has a very smooth feel. Because of that, the end result for a silk stocking is something that feels a little “sticky” to the touch. Silk is a natural fiber and is therefore not uniform in its shape. “Silk stockings” is a popular phrase, but when it comes to stockings, what’s best? Silk or nylon? Authentic, 100% nylon stockings without lycra, were always in the product mix but not the focus. Remember we were selling 1950’s and 1960’s designs that always had a garter belt or girdle so we naturally offered stockings. Was the emphasis always on authentic nylon stockings? I know what I like and I like what I like it’s easy to create and market when you look at it from that point of view. We published a traditional mail order catalogue and launched a website focused on the vintage styles centered around our expertise in authentic nylon stockings.ĭid you have a background in marketing or textiles? This coincided with the beginning of the internet. We grew to three stores in our area and in 1993 decided to transition to mail order. We found that the vintage styles and stockings did the best. As time went on we added more modern items to our selections but we never stopped selling the vintage looks. We were selling bullet bras, merry widows, shapewear girdles, garter belts, and authentic nylon stockings (full fashioned and reinforced heel and toe). So, we decided to open a store.Īt that time the majority of the lingerie available was from companies that are considered vintage brands today (and most of which no longer exist). There were no desktop systems with which to work digital cameras didn’t exist. In the early 80’s starting a mail order company was difficult. When my wife and I were doing our research we conceived of the business as a mail order company. Secrets In Lace started in 1984 as a retail store in Northern Virginia. From sponsoring countless events to working together on multiple Viva Las Vegas presentations and an epic Lingerie Fashion Week show, Secrets In Lace has been a strong supporter of the burlesque scene for well over 10 years! From outfitting to inspiring shows and looks! I was thrilled to ask Daniel some questions about Secrets In Lace and ask some deconstructing-the-stocking questions you have always wanted to know but were afraid to ask! One margarita-fueled meal led to lots of brainstorming, burlesque building concepts, and over a decade of friendship. I first met Daniel Whitsett in the early 2000’s as he was building his online stocking empire. An Interview with Daniel Whitsett of Secrets In Lace
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