Oroblu Intense 50 Tights and Oroblu Different 40 Tights
I purchased these through www.myboutiqueitalia.com, an online store which stocks the Italian brand Oroblu and more.
Delivery was quick and free!
Showing posts with label Italian hosiery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Italian hosiery. Show all posts
Saturday, 6 December 2014
Just arrived: Oroblu Intense 50 Tights and Oroblu Different 40 Tights
Just arrived direct from Italy:
Oroblu Intense 50 Tights and Oroblu Different 40 Tights
I purchased these through www.myboutiqueitalia.com, an online store which stocks the Italian brand Oroblu and more.
Delivery was quick and free!
Oroblu Intense 50 Tights and Oroblu Different 40 Tights
I purchased these through www.myboutiqueitalia.com, an online store which stocks the Italian brand Oroblu and more.
Delivery was quick and free!
Saturday, 19 July 2014
Reviewed: Oroblu Couture Soft Touch 60 Tights
UK Tights are one of the leading online hosiery retailers in the UK. They have always catered for men buying tights for themselves and also have an expanding men's tights section on their website.
You can still read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of our feature on UK Tights and our interview with managing director, Dawn Barber.
UK Tights sent Hosiery For Men a pair of the Oroblu Couture Soft Touch 60 Tights to review.
Materials and features
You can still read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of our feature on UK Tights and our interview with managing director, Dawn Barber.
UK Tights sent Hosiery For Men a pair of the Oroblu Couture Soft Touch 60 Tights to review.
Materials and features
UK Tights describe the Oroblu Couture Soft Touch 60 Tights as follows:
"Oroblu's very best offering. Couture is a range of astounding leg wear, which boasts some of the most incredible designs of the Italian brands. Soft Touch was one of our first Oroblu Couture products and it has been specially reintroduced due to the inexhaustible demand and devotion it commands.
"Soft Touch 60 is a beautiful design that gains its popularity simply from its high quality materials, superb fit and its unrivalled comfort. It is the epitome of beauty and it is back to stay. Try your own Oroblu Couture and you may very well not want to wear anything else."
The packaging of these tights is really exceptional. Unlike the usual envelope and cellophane packaging that is so common, these tights are housed in a very sturdy and attractive box. Inside the box the tights are folded around a rectangular card and then housed in a cellophane enclosure. All very classy.
The Oroblu Couture Soft Touch 60 Tights are made from 89% Polyamide and 11% Elastane.
Although they are 60 denier, the fabric is very dense and with a smooth, uniform knit. The fabric is very soft indeed, with a luxurious, velvet feel. Appearance is mainly matte with very little shine at all.
They are sheer to waist and with flat seams. The waistband is wide and comfortable. Interestingly for an Oroblu style in XL, there is no rear comfort panel, just a conventional flat seam running down the front and rear of the brief/panty.
Everything about these the Couture Soft Touch 60 tights speaks quality. For example, you can see that the seams have been carefully trimmed to avoid any 'tails' being left hanging.
Fit and sizing
The Oroblu Couture Soft Touch 60 Tights are available in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X Large.
I tested a pair in X Large.
These tights have an impressive amount of elasticity and stretch. Oroblu state that the fabric is 'Progress 3 Dimension', designed to provide a perfect fit.
A perfect fit is indeed what they provide. These tights seem to cling to and caress your legs as you put them on. The 3D elasticity ensure that there is no bunching or wrinkling at all. They really fit like a second skin and feel quite wonderful.
The brief is deep and comfortable.
The waistband provides excellent support. Oroblu seems to be ahead of everyone when it come to the construction of the waistband for tights. That aspect clearly gets as much attention during the design and manufacture stage as all the other elements.
Colour range
The Oroblu Couture Soft Touch 60 Tights are available in three shades: Black, Moka and Blue-Chic.
I tested a pair in Moka, a rich dark brown colour.
Price and availability
The Oroblu Couture Soft Touch 60 Tights are available from UK Tights for £11.99.
Conclusion
The more Oroblu tights I test, the more I feel that this brand is becoming one of my favourites. The Oroblu Different 80 Opaque Tights and the Oroblu Chantal 120 Opaque Tights have also been reviewed here and both earned deserved recommendations.
The Oroblu Couture Soft Touch 60 Tights are also recommended for the following reasons:
Thanks to UK Tights for kindly providing the sample and their continued commitment and support for men buying tights.
"Oroblu's very best offering. Couture is a range of astounding leg wear, which boasts some of the most incredible designs of the Italian brands. Soft Touch was one of our first Oroblu Couture products and it has been specially reintroduced due to the inexhaustible demand and devotion it commands.
"Soft Touch 60 is a beautiful design that gains its popularity simply from its high quality materials, superb fit and its unrivalled comfort. It is the epitome of beauty and it is back to stay. Try your own Oroblu Couture and you may very well not want to wear anything else."
The packaging of these tights is really exceptional. Unlike the usual envelope and cellophane packaging that is so common, these tights are housed in a very sturdy and attractive box. Inside the box the tights are folded around a rectangular card and then housed in a cellophane enclosure. All very classy.
The Oroblu Couture Soft Touch 60 Tights are made from 89% Polyamide and 11% Elastane.
Although they are 60 denier, the fabric is very dense and with a smooth, uniform knit. The fabric is very soft indeed, with a luxurious, velvet feel. Appearance is mainly matte with very little shine at all.
They are sheer to waist and with flat seams. The waistband is wide and comfortable. Interestingly for an Oroblu style in XL, there is no rear comfort panel, just a conventional flat seam running down the front and rear of the brief/panty.
Everything about these the Couture Soft Touch 60 tights speaks quality. For example, you can see that the seams have been carefully trimmed to avoid any 'tails' being left hanging.
Fit and sizing
The Oroblu Couture Soft Touch 60 Tights are available in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X Large.
I tested a pair in X Large.
These tights have an impressive amount of elasticity and stretch. Oroblu state that the fabric is 'Progress 3 Dimension', designed to provide a perfect fit.
A perfect fit is indeed what they provide. These tights seem to cling to and caress your legs as you put them on. The 3D elasticity ensure that there is no bunching or wrinkling at all. They really fit like a second skin and feel quite wonderful.
The brief is deep and comfortable.
The waistband provides excellent support. Oroblu seems to be ahead of everyone when it come to the construction of the waistband for tights. That aspect clearly gets as much attention during the design and manufacture stage as all the other elements.
Colour range
The Oroblu Couture Soft Touch 60 Tights are available in three shades: Black, Moka and Blue-Chic.
I tested a pair in Moka, a rich dark brown colour.
Price and availability
The Oroblu Couture Soft Touch 60 Tights are available from UK Tights for £11.99.
Conclusion
The more Oroblu tights I test, the more I feel that this brand is becoming one of my favourites. The Oroblu Different 80 Opaque Tights and the Oroblu Chantal 120 Opaque Tights have also been reviewed here and both earned deserved recommendations.
The Oroblu Couture Soft Touch 60 Tights are also recommended for the following reasons:
- Top quality yarn and fabric
- Superb fit
- The wonderful feeling when worn
- Generous sizing up to X Large
- Perfect for wearing under trousers in cooler weather as they are not a very heavy duty opaque.
Thanks to UK Tights for kindly providing the sample and their continued commitment and support for men buying tights.
Spotlight on Gipsy Tights
Gipsy Tights are a very prominent brand on the UK hosiery scene. You can see their tights in many department stores as well as smaller independent shops.
We recently interviewed Gipsy Tights and are now pleased to publish it on Hosiery For Men.
We recently interviewed Gipsy Tights and are now pleased to publish it on Hosiery For Men.
Can you tell us about Gipsy Tights brand? When did the business start and how has it developed?
For three generations Gipsy has been bringing innovation, experience and quality to the marketplace.
The Gipsy brand started with one product in the mid 70’s - our silver boxed sheer tights. This product is still a best seller after all these decades. Gradually new products were manufactured, taking place in the early 80’s with the introduction of opaques and the latest fashion tights. By the mid 80’s, tights knitted with elastane (at the time mostly known as brand name Lycra) were introduced. Today, our extensive fashion ranges are carefully chosen to complement the trends of the current season, never letting go of our principal aims of delivering stylish, quality products at affordable prices.
Where are Gipsy tights made?
Mostly in Italy.
Are male customers buying tights for themselves a part of your customer base?
Yes, we have quite a few regular male customers. Interestingly, about 40% of the people that view our website are male.
Would you say that this segment of your customer base is growing?
This number is definitely growing, which is not surprising considering there has been an increase of hosiery within menswear fashion over the past few years. Tights and leggings were prominent on the catwalks this season and the rise of street style blogs has certainly been influential.
Are there any particular styles of tights or brands that are popular with your male customers?
It depends on personal preference, but our warm opaque tights seem to be popular for sport and recreation reasons.
What kind of service will male customers receive at Gipsy Tights? Do you welcome enquiries and requests for advice?
Yes, of course. All of our customers receive the same welcoming service.
There has been a huge amount of media coverage of 'mantyhose' (tights for men) in recent years. What are your thoughts about the greater visibility of men buying and wearing tights these days?
We think everyone should be able to enjoy the benefits of hosiery. We like the fact that designers and stylish male celebrities are bringing tights to contemporary fashion. The taboo surrounding men in tights is slowly starting to fade and rightly so.
To men thinking about trying tights, what would you say are the main benefits of wearing them?Warmth! Tights are absolutely ideal for layering under clothing when it is cold outside.
As we move towards the end of summer and we start getting cooler autumn weather again, are there any styles that you would particularly recommend for men?We would recommend our Thermal tights and best-selling 100 denier opaques for the colder weather. These are available in XL in a selection of colours.
For three generations Gipsy has been bringing innovation, experience and quality to the marketplace.
The Gipsy brand started with one product in the mid 70’s - our silver boxed sheer tights. This product is still a best seller after all these decades. Gradually new products were manufactured, taking place in the early 80’s with the introduction of opaques and the latest fashion tights. By the mid 80’s, tights knitted with elastane (at the time mostly known as brand name Lycra) were introduced. Today, our extensive fashion ranges are carefully chosen to complement the trends of the current season, never letting go of our principal aims of delivering stylish, quality products at affordable prices.
Where are Gipsy tights made?
Mostly in Italy.
Are male customers buying tights for themselves a part of your customer base?
Yes, we have quite a few regular male customers. Interestingly, about 40% of the people that view our website are male.
Would you say that this segment of your customer base is growing?
This number is definitely growing, which is not surprising considering there has been an increase of hosiery within menswear fashion over the past few years. Tights and leggings were prominent on the catwalks this season and the rise of street style blogs has certainly been influential.
Are there any particular styles of tights or brands that are popular with your male customers?
It depends on personal preference, but our warm opaque tights seem to be popular for sport and recreation reasons.
What kind of service will male customers receive at Gipsy Tights? Do you welcome enquiries and requests for advice?
Yes, of course. All of our customers receive the same welcoming service.
There has been a huge amount of media coverage of 'mantyhose' (tights for men) in recent years. What are your thoughts about the greater visibility of men buying and wearing tights these days?
We think everyone should be able to enjoy the benefits of hosiery. We like the fact that designers and stylish male celebrities are bringing tights to contemporary fashion. The taboo surrounding men in tights is slowly starting to fade and rightly so.
To men thinking about trying tights, what would you say are the main benefits of wearing them?Warmth! Tights are absolutely ideal for layering under clothing when it is cold outside.
As we move towards the end of summer and we start getting cooler autumn weather again, are there any styles that you would particularly recommend for men?We would recommend our Thermal tights and best-selling 100 denier opaques for the colder weather. These are available in XL in a selection of colours.
Thanks Gipsy Tights for speaking to us. I'm sure Hosiery For Men readers will appreciate knowing more about the Gipsy brand. I hope readers will check out the Gipsy Tights website. I am sure they will be impressed with the impressive range of products available there.
Saturday, 17 May 2014
20% off entire Nylonica range at Stockings HQ
Stockings HQ are offering a fantastic 20% off the whole of the superb Nylonica range for one week only.
At Hosiery For Men we have reviewed several Nylonica styles including:
Linea Lusso Silk 70 Opaque Tights
Linea Lusso Silk 40 Opaque Tights
Linea Lusso Microfibre 20 Tights
All of these styles are recommended.
The Linea Lusso Silk 70 opaques in particular are simply incredible in every aspect and were garlanded with our Best Opaque Tights of 2013 award.
They are on sale for just £14.36, which is a great saving on the normal price.
At Hosiery For Men we have reviewed several Nylonica styles including:
Linea Lusso Silk 70 Opaque Tights
Linea Lusso Silk 40 Opaque Tights
Linea Lusso Microfibre 20 Tights
All of these styles are recommended.
The Linea Lusso Silk 70 opaques in particular are simply incredible in every aspect and were garlanded with our Best Opaque Tights of 2013 award.
They are on sale for just £14.36, which is a great saving on the normal price.
Thursday, 10 October 2013
HYD hosiery video
Following the recent short feature on the HYD brand, now in stock at Luxury Legs, readers may be interested in watching this short video on how HYD hosiery is manufactured.
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Hosiery For Men is sustained by hosiery retailers and manufacturers who generously provide us with samples for us to review. Readers can also support this blog by clicking on any of the advertisements displayed and checking out the products on offer. Each time you do this you are making a valuable contribution, and help ensure that Hosiery For Men continues. Thanks for your continued support.
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