When Retail Turn Ugly

When Retail Turn Ugly

Any customer-facing job has its good days and bad days. The overwhelming majority of the clients we see at Grail are amazing and just phenomenal to work with. These interactions make our jobs fulfilling and uplifting (no pun intended). Occasionally, folks will be...
Bra Terminology: Padded Bras

Bra Terminology: Padded Bras

There are a lot of terms used to describe different bra styles and their characteristics. Unfortunately, as you may have noticed, almost nothing is consistent when it comes to bras. That includes the words folks use when talking about them. So much of the vocabulary...
Grail Goes to Curve: Volume II

Grail Goes to Curve: Volume II

At the beginning of August, I took my second-ever trip to New York City and the Curve NY trade show for lingerie, swimwear, and intimate apparel. The Spring/Summer show is the largest event of its kind in North America, and this year featured three days of market...
Plastic Boning and Side Stays

Plastic Boning and Side Stays

Underwires aren’t the only part used in some bras to give them rigidity and structure. Plastic boning, or “stays”, are sometimes incorporated into certain bra styles to create a specific shape or keep the fabric from crumpling or rolling. Most modern...