The End of Pantyhose?

The End of Pantyhose?:

Whither pantyhose? For the last 15 years, sales have been going down, down, down, the victim of leg tanner, open-toed shoes, more casual dress codes, and the general fickleness of fashion. But in recent months, pantyhose makers have sighted just the faintest glimmer of hope. If hosiery sales were previously “hemorrhaging,” in the blunt words of independent retail analyst Marshal Cohen, now they have “kind of stabilized.” Buoyed by the news, the hosiery giant L’eggs has launched its first TV ad in nearly 15 years. The new ad first ran in the spring and is now back as part of an even bigger campaign for autumn, traditionally an important season for hosiery.

Review: Urbanized Dissects the Modern Metropolis

Review: Urbanized Dissects the Modern Metropolis

The latest documentary by Gary Hustwit, the man who directed Objectified and Helvetica, turns urban planning into a lively topic.

Andy Samberg, NBC Sued Over 'Saturday Night Live' Sketch Featuring Rihanna (Video)

Andy Samberg, NBC Sued Over 'Saturday Night Live' Sketch Featuring Rihanna (Video): Eriq Gardner
A St. Louis production duo are claiming "SNL" stole material for two sketches, including the Emmy Award-nominated short, "Shy Ronnie," featuring Andy Samberg and Rihanna.

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