Article: Biatta builds brand awareness amid the major players in world of lingerie.(Secret Fashion Inc. 's)

THE creative team for Biatta lingerie insists they weren't trying to be that risque in an ad campaign showing a raven-haired model in bra and panties seductively leaning against a maroon sofa that a Great Dane is sitting on.

The model in the ads, Gabriella Hurst, is supposed to epitomize Biatta's target customer: a 25- to 40-year-old woman who wants luxury goods like Cosabella, but would rather get them at affordable prices. She's serious (hence, she's black haired, not blonde) and she's classy. The maroon sofa provides a regal background.

"I picture her as someone who is working, kind of independent and doesn't like that overtly cheesy sex appeal," said ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!