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About Hanky Panky

Over 30 years ago, in 1977, designer Gale Epstein created a hand-made lingerie set for her friend, Lida Orzeck, crafted out of embroidered handkerchiefs. The original designs were the inspiration for the company name, Hanky Panky. Blending traditional with modern glam looks, Hanky Panky is a fashion favorite of countless celebrities.

DIY Home Decor

For me, 2012 got off to a great start. My 2 roommates and I decided not to renew the lease on our Large 3 Bedroom Ideally Located, Yet Heinously Old apt in Astoria, Queens. I officially became a ‘Head of … Continue reading

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Customization at Nordstrom

The Hanky Panky team was out customizing panties at two lucky Nordstrom stores during their recent “Frill Seekers” events. We took our crystal letters to the Short Hills, NJ and Bellevue, WA stores and let customers get creative on April … Continue reading

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Celebrating the Life, Legacy and Leadership of Julian Bond, a Human Rights Icon

To honor Julian Bond’s achievements and to advance the teaching and interpreting of civil rights studies, the University of Virginia is seeking funds to create the Julian Bond Professorship in Civil Rights and Social Justice. Last week, Gale and I … Continue reading

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Thank You from Sweden

I just want to tell you how happy I am that I found you a couple of years ago. Through the years, I have replaced all of my old panties and now I only wear the Hanky Panky low rise … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Kitty Addict

My name is Larissa, and I am an avid Hello Kitty fan in my mid-thirties. Like many people, I started off small—a cute comb and mirror set I received in the mid-1980s from Kimberly, my cool, older cousin. I’d pick … Continue reading

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Trekking for Mountain Gorillas

There are about 700 mountain gorillas in the world, all of whom live in the forests of Rwanda and Burundi. If you wish to have the privilege of visiting them you must pay $500 for a permit plus the cost … Continue reading

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RWANDA : The Land of 1000 Hills

  The drive from Kigali to Ruhengeri, the location of National Volcano Forest, the home of the mountain gorillas, exposed the green beauty of the Reandan countryside. Every inch of the Rwandan mountains is cultivated into fields of potatoes, beans, … Continue reading

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Kigali Hospitals

Kibagabaga Hosp is the least well-funded facility in Kigali. Today, we had reason to visit a better equipped district hospital, Muhima, and an even more superior hospital , King Faisal, where financial means will indeed secure  nearly Western style health … Continue reading

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Inspiration Can Come from “Panty” Places

Since becoming engaged, the one wedding detail I’ve known for sure was that I wanted my bridesmaids to wear a vibrant shade of fuchsia. I searched high and low for just the right hue and came up with nothing, until … Continue reading

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The Rwandan Genocide: “let’s learn from our history to shape a bright future”

Internecine strife in 1994 between Tutsis and Hutus led to a horrific episode in the unrest-pocked history of Rwanda. The genocide is explained in the exhibit at the Genocide Memorial Museum in Kigali and powerfully depicted in the Nyamata Church 30 kilometers … Continue reading

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