SPANX founder Sara Blakely was getting ready for a party when she realized she didn’t have the right undergarment to provide a smooth look under white pants. Armed with scissors and sheer genius, she cut the feet off her control top pantyhose and the SPANX revolution began! With a focus on solving wardrobe woes, the SPANX brand has grown to offer bras, underwear, leggings, active and more. SPANX has secured its place in women's hearts and in pop-culture with daily mentions everywhere from CNN to SNL.
In March of 2012, Founder Sara was named the world's youngest, self-made female billionaire by Forbes Magazine and one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and opening retail shops across the United States, SPANX can now be found worldwide in more than 50 countries. In addition to keeping butts covered from Savannah to Singapore, SPANX also shapes the world by focusing on our mission: To help women feel great about themselves and their potential.
For over 60 years, Leonisa has been manufacturing high-tech shapewear, intimate apparel, and more, for both men and women. A vertically integrated company, Leonisa produces 90% of its own materials and creates 100% of its own garments using cutting-edge technology, right here in the Americas. The company uses sustainable practices to reduce the carbon footprint, and uses fair labor practices at every level. Leonisa currently has distribution centers across 13 different countries. A multi-channel retailer, Leonisa markets through retail stores, catalog sales, department stores, and a webstore.
For fashion-forward women who see every layer of clothing as a form of expression, Maidenform is the go-to intimates brand offering a powerful portfolio of modern styles, backed by an unparalleled history of innovation. Maidenform is committed to empowering women to show the world who they really are – one cute bra, underwear, shapewear at a time.
Maidenform is owned by HanesBrands. For more information, visit www.maidenform.com.