Puella Magi Madoka Magica anime lingerie line expands with new Sayaka and Kyoko sets 【Photos】

Second batch of themed intimate apparel rounds off representation of the hit series’ core cast.

Anime TV series Puella Magi Madoka Magica ends on a bit of an ambiguously bittersweet note. The core conflict of the dark magical girl story is only partially resolved, but thanks to the efforts of its heroines, there’s at least a ray of hope for the future.

That description actually parallels what’s happening with the Madoka Magica lingerie line, Earlier this spring, anime fashion company Super Groupies unveiled bra and pantie sets inspired by character’s Madoka, Homura, and Mami, but as of April 17, they’re no longer available. Still, that doesn’t mean you’re completely out of options, and now it’s time for the final two members of the central cast, Sayaka and Kyoko, to get lingerie sets of their own.

Aside from being in the image colors of their respective characters, the designs feature subtle nods to the series for the enjoyment of sharp-eyed fans. The Sayaka set’s bra features a dangling charm in the shape of the fortissimo musical annotation, which matches the barrette she wears throughout the anime.

▼ The panties, meanwhile, feature an asymmetrical lace accent.

The Kyoko set bra lacks a charm, but instead has a black ribbon at its center reminiscent of the one the character uses to tie her hair up into its customary ponytail.

▼ The panties are also a bit more orthodox than unbalanced Sayaka’s.

Both sets are identically priced at 8,800 yen (US$82) and can be purchased directly from Super Groupies (Sayaka here, Kyoko here) with delivery scheduled for mid-October. Oh, and if you’re ordering, don’t forget your Madoka Magica swimsuit, too.

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Source: Super Groupies
Images: Super Groupies (1, 2, 3) (edited by RocketNews24)

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Technavio Announces Top Five Vendors in the Online Lingerie Market in APAC for 2016-2020

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Technavio
has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent online
lingerie market in APAC report. This research report also lists
seven other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market
during the forecast period.

Competitive vendor landscape

According to Brijesh Kumar Choubey, a lead analyst at Technavio for apparel
and textile research, “The online lingerie market in APAC is
fragmented with the presence of a few global and many local players. The
major players include Baci Lingerie, Hanesbrands, Jockey, L Brands, and
PVH.”

These companies sell lingerie products not only through their own online
portals but also through other B2C e-commerce companies. Some B2C
e-commerce portals that dominate the global B2C e-commerce market are
Amazon, Alibaba.com, JD.com, eBay, Rakuten, Groupon, and ASOS.com. Of
these, Amazon, eBay, and Groupon are US-based, while Alibaba.com is
based in China, Rakuten in Japan, and ASOS.com in the UK.

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Baci Lingerie

Baci Lingerie was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Los Angeles,
California, US. It has more than 20 international partners. The
company’s products are available in retail outlets in the US and
worldwide.

Some of the products offered by Baci Lingerie in the online lingerie
market in APAC comprise of a wide range of bikini sets, garters, thongs,
and pantyhose.

Hanesbrands

Hanesbrands was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem,
North Carolina, US. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a range
of basic apparel for men, women, and children. In FY2015, it reported
revenue exceeding USD 5.7 billion. As of January 2016, the company had
65,300 employees.

Hanesbrands operates its businesses through the innerwear and active
wear segments. Hanesbrands in the online lingerie market in APAC are
Hanes, Bali, Maidenform and Platex.

Jockey

Jockey was established in 1876 and is headquartered in Kenosha,
Wisconsin, US. It is an international manufacturer, distributor, and
retailer of apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. It
markets its products online and through stores in the US and other
countries worldwide.

The company has its presence in more than 143 countries worldwide. Page
Industries is a licensee of the company that manufactures and
distributes apparel in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,
Nepal, and the UAE. In India alone, the company offers its products in
more than 25,000 retail outlets in 1,200 cities. Jockey offers products
under the following categories: Men, Women, Children, Sports and
leisure, and Thermals.

L Brands

L Brands was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, US.
It is known as a specialty retailer that sells women’s lingerie, beauty
and personal care products, accessories, and apparel. The company sells
its products through brands like Pink, La Senza, Victoria’s Secret,
Henri Bendel, and Bath and Body Works. It was formerly known as Limited
Brands and changed its name to L Brands in 2013.

The company operates in over 2,900 company-owned specialty stores in
Canada, the US, and the UK, and its brands are distributed and sold in
around 600 franchised locations worldwide. The company offers its
products in the APAC through the following brands: Victoria’s Secret and
La Senza.

PVH

PVH is a market leader in the unisex undergarments market. The company
has emerged as one of the largest players in the global lingerie market,
primarily because of its high-quality designs and fabrics.

The major operating brands of this company are Calvin Klein, Tommy
Hilfiger, Van Heusen, and Arrow. PVH acquired Calvin Klein in 2002 from
its former owner, Klein. In FY2014, PVH reported revenue of over USD 8
billion.

Browse related reports:

• Online
  Lingerie Market in the US 2015-2019
• Global
  Erotic Lingerie Market 2015-2019
• Online
  Lingerie Market in India 2015-2019

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