TITLE

From Diva to Designer

AUTHOR(S)

Stephenson, Lauren Benet

PUB. DATE

October 2006

SOURCE

WWD: Women's Wear Daily;10/30/2006, Vol. 192 Issue 90, p28

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article reports that singer Gladys Knight has launched her new lingerie line Knightwear on Apollo Theatre in New York City in October 2006. Knightwear includes 15-20 different styles, primarily satin- or cotton-based lingerie and nightwear which will retail from $26.99 to $29.99. It includes shimmering satin gowns and cotton pajama pants.

ACCESSION #

23016528

Tags: LINGERIE;  WOMEN'S clothing;  KNIGHT, Gladys;  NIGHTGOWNS;  PAJAMAS

 

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