written on January 10th, 2012
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Christmas is over and most of us have indulged in a few days rest and a lot of good food – but the start of a new year encourages us to get active, put down the mince pies for another 12 months and aim towards looking our best again.
So you might join the gym, start a healthy eating plan, or try to give up a naughty vice, but it may be a while until you feel the benefit of all your hard work, and just because it is January it doesn’t mean social occasions completely come to a full stop!
So if you need to look your best and pronto, you’ll be glad there are quick fixes out there – like Killer Figure from Charnos…
For firmer thighs, toned legs, a pert bottom and a nipped in waist, there is a Killer Figure product for you, to create a sexy sculpted silhouette. Sheer or opaque control tights will give you over all shaping, the Waist Cincher will aim to give you a nipped in waist to rival Dita Von Tease, while the Hourglass tights will give you more of a Marilyn look, if looking bootylious is your aim the Wonderbooty tights will certainly help you on your way, while smoothing your stomach.
And for those 75% of women who hate their wobbly upper arms, all you need to do is reach for the innovative Armery®, from Mary Portas and Charnos. This sculptwear solution will disguise arms while maintaining your impeccable sense of style!
Good luck with your new year’s resolutions, here is to a sculpted 2012!
written on December 20th, 2011
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Fill their stockings with stockings this Christmas
There are just a handful of shopping days left until that fella with the big white beard and cosy red outfit does his thing, but have you finished your Christmas shopping?
Thankful ly Charnos has something for everyone this Christmas – whether you’re buying for your glamourous best friend, secret santa at the office, or even sneaking in a well-earned present to yourself!
Charnos’ 75th anniversary range is full of seductive stockings, hold-ups and tights, all inspired by Hollywood’s most iconic ‘legs’, and make ideal gifts for women of all ages and styles.
Your essential gift guide
The tights lover…
· Betty (RRP £17.00) – These bold and beautiful tights are a tribute to the number one pin-up of World War II, Betty Grable, the actress whose legs were said to be insured for a million dollars! The filigree printed design is perfect for adventurours tights lovers.
· Brigitte (RRP £18.00) – These fun and flirty tights are named after iconic 60’s sex symbol, actress, model and singer, Brigitte Bardot. These sexy sheer tights with fun mini spot pattern have an alluring Swarovski crystal dotted backseam, perfect for any sex kitten.
· Jackie (RRP £14.00)- Elegant and sophisticated, these tights are inspired by fashionable First Lady, Jackie Kennedy, whose ladylike sophistication made her a fashion muse. The stylish backseam on these tights is completed by a beautiful diamante bow, ideal for the most chic of tights wearers.
For those who love sexy stockings and hold ups…
· Katharine (RRP £16.00) – These strong and confident hold ups are a tribute to Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. Sheer and with a luxury flocked lace top these stockings would suit one class-act.
· Marilyn (RRP £17.00) – Classic and sexy these stockings are named after the one and only, 50s blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe. The luxury flocked lace top, complete with an elegant diamante velour bow would be perfect for any sexy siren.
· Ava (RRP £20.00) – These sultry and sensual hold ups were inspired by Hollywood actress and style icon, Ava Gardner, whose career spanned five decades. The elegant printed floral backseam with a luxury flocked lace top would be perfect for any glamorous fashionista.
The stylish packaging and retro designs make the 75th Anniversary Range ideal for gifts, after all, who wouldn’t love to wake up to stockings in their stocking on Christmas morning?
written on December 1st, 2011
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The weather has finally taken a turn for the colder, and we realise that it is now actually winter, despite the fact we have had an incredibly mild autumn. Yes, the December chill has set in, but thanks to Charnos, looking stylish in the cold has never been so easy.
We’ve got a great range of warm and cosy knitted tights in lots of different patterns, textures and colours – so you can still wear your favourite dress with the help of a little layering. Practical layering up, to fend off Jack Frost, doesn’t have to mean looking boring - so here are our top tips for styling up those thicker tights:
· Choose tights to match your leg type – check out our Lessons in Legs to find out your leg type and select the most flattering style for you.
· Make your summer clothes go further – some pieces such as darker dresses, skirts and shorts could work with thick tights. Team a dress with a long sleeved top, chunky tights, boots and a cardigan for layered winter chic.
· Check out our patterned knits to give a nod to the chunky knit jumper trend – we’ve even got cable knit and fairIsle designs! The chunky Cable Rib tight (RRP £12.50) and Fairisle Cotton tight (RRP £14.00), are both available in black, grey or chocolate. Perfect for casual weekends and winter walks.
· If you aren’t a fan of knits, thick opaques are a good alternative and look great with business suits or evening wear. Black opaques have always been a staple for autumn/winter, but this year’s statement-making colour blocking trend is set to continue right through into early 2012. Adapt the trend for the colder months by toning the colour down to darker shades – the opaque Cotton Modal tight (RRP £10.00) is available in black, aubergine, navy, grey, chocolate, and purple. Choose the shade that suits your mood!
Whatever you wear this December, stay warm!
written on November 22nd, 2011
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Sheer genius from Mary & Charnos
Sheers are making a serious come back this season, and this most unlikely of fashion accessories needs to be on your shopping list. Some might regard sheer tights as old fashioned, frumpy and unsexy, but here at Charnos we are urging you to forget what you knew about sheers, because we’ve reinvented and reinvigorated the sheer tight!
Part of our popular Mary& Charnos range, the Sheer 10 collection utilises the latest hosiery technology to create tights that look and feel better than ever, while making your legs look their best. The Sheer 10 range is made using 3D knitting construction, with Lycra, which gives a second-skin effect, holding the tights very close to the leg which makes them incredibly comfortable & supportive. When you unfold your Sheer 10s, you may notice the size difference between them, and your usual sheers, but fear not – the Lycra allows them to stretch and hold a great shape.
This special knitting method, plus ladder resist technology, make these tights stronger than regular sheers, so they ladder less easily.
With the likes of the Middleton sisters regularly seen in sheers, the nude-leg look is back in trend. As not many of us have the model-like legs like the beautiful Middletons, Sheer 10 also have a great matt finish which give a flawless natural-leg look!
The range is available in nude Night Noir, Deep Shadow and Simply Nude. Night Noir and Deep Shadow would look great with a sharp business suit, while the Simply Nude would be perfect for a night out drinking cocktails with the girls, they’ll all want to know your flawless leg secret!
The Sheer 10 tight (RRP £9.50) is a luxuriously sheer 10 denier matte tight for a flawless finish. Available in Nice Noir, Deep Shadow and Simply Nude, in sizes S-M and M-L.
written on November 8th, 2011
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As you reach for the fried chicken and gobble down wings, legs and thighs – you know what they say, a moment on the lips… But thanks to Charnos Hosiery you can still enjoy yourself over the festive period and not worry about your own wings, legs and thighs causing you embarrassment!
Tackle those wings
The party season is fast approaching, but the thought of wearing sleeveless party dresses is likely to strike fear into the hearts of the 75% of women who hate their wobbly upper arms. But fear not – help is here in the shape of the innovative Armery®, from Mary Portas and Charnos. This sculptwear solution is designed to save these women’s fabulous dresses from being spoiled by boring cardigans.
Designed to disguise your arms whilst maintaining your impeccable sense of style, part armour and part hosiery, Armery® hugs your arms, while concealing the part of you that you feel least comfortable about showing. With two designs to choose from, lace or plain, and a range of colours, you’ll easily find one to wear under, or over, your party outfit.
Shape those legs and thighs
Want firmer thighs, toned legs, a pert bottom and a nipped in waist, don’t worry if you can’t face the gym because Charnos has come up with Killer Figure, the sculpting wonder product .
A survey conducted by Charnos revealed that nearly 89% of women said that they feel most self conscious about their stomach, legs or bottom! Whatever your body hang up, Charnos Killer Figure will help you look your best by, creating great silhouettes to wear under any outfit.
· If overall shaping is your goal, but you want the coverage of your favourite opaques, try Killer Figure Opaque Control Tight. In 70 Denier, these tights are combined with body shaping briefs. For the same effect – without anyone knowing about it - try the Killer Figure Sheer Control Tight.
· For a nipped in waist try the Killer Figure Waist Cincher Control Tight, which features an adjustable waistcincher which can be positioned where needed, and they are designed to smooth your waist instantly!
· To achieve that classic hourglass look, try Killer Figure Hourglass Control Tight, which is perfect for smoothing, shaping and defining your silhouette.
· If you are envious of the JLos and Beyonces of this world and long for a bootylicious behind, try Killer Figure Wonderbooty, which lifts and shapes your bottom, while smoothing your stomach.
Whatever you wear this Christmas make sure you start off with some great shape-wear from Charnos to ensure that you and your LBD are turning heads for all the right reasons!
written on October 28th, 2011
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If you were in London on Thursday 20th October you might have seen three underwear-clad ladies showing off some show-stopping stockings in the city. ‘Ava’, ‘Marilyn’ and ‘Katharine’ were celebrating National Stockings Day, supporting Breast Cancer Care, while modelling the three stocking styles from the Charnos 75th collection.
Image by Rick Findler
Here is how the day played out:
5am
The girls were up and slapping on their red lippy and stockings to take to the streets in support of Breast Cancer Care. And what a day to choose – according to WeatherOnline it was the coldest day in October so far! Still, at least it didn’t rain.
6.15am
The girls paid a quick visit to the BBC Radio 2, Radio 4 and Radio 1 stations to drop off stockings for presenters and staff including Vanessa Feltz, Sarah Montague and Fearne Cotton, before causing a scene in McDonalds in a bid to keep warm.
8am
From there, they moved to Leicester Square to visit Johnny Vaughn and Lisa Snowdon at Capital FM, and leave stockings for other presenters including Emma Bunton. After dropping off their presents the girls headed to Pret to grab a coffee, but on arrival realised that Lisa Snowdon had tweeted them saying she’d like them to come into the studio. After a jog back to Capital FM the girls went live on air with Lisa and Johnny to tell London all about National Stockings Day. Johnny was a big fan of their sexy outfits and Lisa asked for more stockings she liked them so much!
The girls with Johnny Vaughn!
9am
‘Katharine’ appeared on BBC Lincolnshire to talk to the Rod Whiting about the day. Meanwhile, back in the office, photos were flooding in from people in stockings of all walks of life – men and women, English and American, Twitter and Facebook. We had enough to put together a photo album on the Charnos Facebook page, while websites, blogs and fashion personalities all took up the cause in one united voice.
10.30am
After a spot of breakfast, the girls moved on to Piccadilly to be photographed by Rick Findler, national news, while stopping traffic – literally! During their hour-long photoshoot the girls drew quite a crowd with tourists and the public stopping to take photos.
12.15pm
A quick, and much needed warm up in Starbucks, was followed by the girls recharging their iPhones for free, thanks to the bemused staff at the Apple Store, Covent Garden. Another photoshoot beckoned so the girls headed to The Millennium Footbridge to meet a lovely lady from the Press Association, who took some more snaps of the girls, much to the amusement of passersby! One of her photos was used by The Metro. Rick Findler also met up with the group again to take some more photos, including this great one of a jogger getting a little distracted!
Image by Rick Findler
2pm
The girls popped in to House of Fraser on Oxford Street what the store was doing to celebrate National Stockings Day, had lunch, from there, they paid a visit to Marylebone Station to give out free stockings to the public, dragging Gary Lineker away from his family for a photo-op on the way.
4pm
The girls hung up their stockings and headed homeward!
Charnos National Stockings Day took place on Thursday 20th October 2011 in support of Breast Cancer Care. To donate £1, text ‘Legs 75’ to 70070 or visit the National Stockings Day JustGiving page.
written on October 18th, 2011
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Thursday 20th October 2011
The stocking-clad starlets hit London to support Breast Cancer Care
Marilyn, Ava and Katharine. All iconic Hollywood legends. All fashionable and beautiful in their own way. And they are coming to a street near you this National Stockings Day…
We have three lovely ladies dressed inspired by these starlets, modelling the range inspired by them. Look out for Marilyn, with her sexy blonde curls and backseamed stockings complete with a velour and diamante bow. Keep your eyes peeled for the flowing tresses of Katharine with her elegant flocked lace topped hold up. And don’t forget the bouffant retro hair of Ava, with her sultry floral printed backseam holdups.
The stocking-ed starlets will be tottering around London in their chic pink macs, encouraging people to pull on the nation’s most sexy hosiery for Breast Cancer Care. If you wish them a ‘Happy National Stockings Day’ they might even grant you a free pair…
Keep watching the Charnos Facebook and Twitter pages to find out where the girls are, what they get up to, and how you can bag a free pair of Charnos stockings!
Ways to get involved:
- · Between Monday 17th October and Sunday 23rd October , 17 House of Fraser stores (Including London Victoria) will be giving out 20% off vouchers which can be used on the Charnos 75th Special Edition Anniversary range which has been launched to celebrate Charnos’ landmark birthday.
- · If customers buy the Marilyn stockings, Ava hold-ups or Katharine hold-ups from the 75th Anniversary range at any participating retailers during this time, Charnos will also make a donation of £1.00 per pair, to Breast Cancer Care (Registered charity in England and Wales 1017658, and Scotland SCO38104) via Breast Cancer Care Trading Limited (CRN 2681072).
- · TightsPlease.co.uk are giving away 10 sets of the Charnos 75th Anniversary range to support National Stockings Day – log on to the website to find out how to enter.
- · To donate £1 to Breast Cancer Care text ‘LEGS 75’ to 70070 or visit www.justgiving.com/nationalstockingsday.
- · In many of our stockists Breast Cancer Care pins will also be available for a small donation.
- · There are lots of exciting National Stockings Day events going on in many of our stockists stores – look out for competitions, living mannequins in shop windows and live demonstrations on how to get your stocking seams straight!
written on October 18th, 2011
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If you caught Mary Portas: Queen of Frocks on Channel 4 last night, you’ll have seen a glimpse of the revolutionary new product which has been launched with Charnos, Armery.
Mary Portas, with her impeccably chic style and instantly-recognisable red bob, collaborated with the team here at Charnos to create this innovative new garment which is set to banish the ‘shrug’ forever. Part armour, part hosiery this one-piece is a fashion fix for stylish women who would like to disguise their arms.
In fact a recent survey found that 75% of women hated their wobbly arms more than any other part of their body, and 80% were so self-conscious about them that they had resorted to deliberately covering up with cardigans and shawls – items not really renowned for their style credentials. It’s hardly surprising that nine out of ten women surveyed commented that they would like fashion designers to come up with a new option for disguising their arms. Thankfully Mary & Charnos have answered the call from women everywhere.
Sleeveless tops and dresses that were once out-of-bounds, will have new life is breathed into them when worn with Armery, which hugs your arms and sculpts them – preventing the dreaded upper-arm wobble – the scourge of grown up fashionable women!
Armery is currently available in two designs – Plain and Luxury Lace. The 140 denier Plain design (RRP £18) is produced using a 3D construction technique, and is available in the following shades: Night Noir, Mega Magenta, and Intense Indigo. The Luxury Lace Armery is made using a special warp knitted lace, with an added bonus – you can cut the sleeves to your desired length and the lace won’t fray! Luxury Lace is available in Night Noir and Charcoal, RRP £22.
Just a couple of months ago, when Armery first hit the shops it sold out on the first day, proving there really is a demand for such a fashion solution! Don’t worry though – the stocks have been replenished…get yours here http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Shop+for+Armery/MaryPortasArmery,default,pg.html
written on October 6th, 2011
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You’ve already seen the gorgeous 75th Special Edition Anniversary collection from Charnos – but how much do you know about the history behind the stylish brand?
Here are some interesting facts…
· Stockings were first worn in the 12th century by both men and women – think Robin Hood and Henry VIII!
· Charles Henry Noskwith founded Charnos Hosiery in 1936.
· In the late 30s Charnos’ fully fashioned stockings with their hallmark seam down the back were leading the way - the sheerest on the market and made of the highest quality material in nylon and pure silk.
· Charles braved a journey to Pennysylvania in 1945 to bring back state-of-the-art knitting machines.
· In the 50s a manicurist was hired at Charnos to stop rough nails damaging the stock in the factory!
· The first fine denier stockings that had stretch flexibility from Charnos were called Crepe Clouds and the campaign appeared in Vogue and was illustrated by the renowned French artist Rene Gruau.
· In 1958 Charnos launched their first lingerie range which includes nightwear, slips and knickers.
· In the 60s new machinery allowed Charnos to knit a stocking in four minutes – half the normal time!
· Charnos has collaborated with some very famous names including Ossie Clark in the 70s and Bruce Oldfield in the 80s.
· When Princess Diana attended an event without stockings on in the 80s, she started a new bare legged trend – her trendsetting continued when she wore a pair of the Bruce Oldfield seamed tights with a bow motif on a tour of Australia.
· Charnos supported Breast Cancer Care throughout the ‘noughties’ with a special collection designed by supermodel Jerry Hall and in 2007 launched National Stockings Day.
Still at the forefront of the hosiery market, Charnos has used its fascinating history to create the 75th collection – check it out now online!
written on September 29th, 2011
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We love a polka dot here at Charnos – and it seems we are not the only ones!
On the Autumn/Winter catwalks Stella McCartney’s models sashayed down the runway in androgynous day-wear, but when it came to evening attire, sexy spots and dots made an appearance with light sheer sections of fabric adorned with spots of all sizes. Meanwhile Marc Jacobs went crazy for the polka dot with spots cropping up on everything from skirts, suits and jackets to hats, bags and tights.
The celebs, of course, weren’t far behind, and recently we’ve spotted (get it?) Cheryl Cole in some Marc Jacobs polka dot wedges teamed with a Sonia Rykiel spotty shift dress, while one of those sexy Stella McCartney dresses was worn by the gorgeous Kate Winslet to a movie premiere last month. And Fearne Cotton has been seen in polka dot so often we’ve lost count.
We’ve got lots of lovely dotty tights at Charnos so no matter your style you can work the polka dot trend into your wardrobe.
· For a subtle nod to the trend try the Charnos Spot Opaque Tight (RRP £6.00) in black chocolate or grey, which would look great with either casual or smart work-wear.
· For a fashion-forward choice the Mary & Charnos Sheer Spot Tight (RRP £10.00) in Night Noir, Intense Indigo or Subtle Silver will show your style credentials.
· Perfect with evening wear, the Brigitte Tight (RRP £18.00)from the Charnos 75th collection is sheer with a mini spot design and for an added touch of luxury, is complete with a Swarovski crystal dotted backseam!
Whether you wear your polka dot tights with something plain for an understated look or you opt for a head-to-toe pattern a-la-Marc-Jacobs – make sure you get the polka dot in your life!
