By ESTELLE PULESTON
Beyza Kirilmaz and Ipek Ustay, the former a graduate in fashion design and the latter in art history, founded Turkish brand VALNUE earlier this year after discovering a shared frustration with the lingerie industry. Although they both loved the idea of styling intimates into their outerwear looks, the lingerie they could find around them was typically either too revealing to make it work, or too basic to … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
You may recognize Soreil from its Barbie-inspired Pink & Fabulous collection last year, which was ingeniously marketed via miniature versions of each design modelled on Barbie dolls. Or you may know it from its wonderfully romantic photo shoots, inspired by fine art and shot against lusciously opulent backdrops. Or maybe you don’t yet know this independent Colombian brand at all – in which case you should!
Founded … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Calling all fans of high leg cuts and bold colors in their beach looks – there’s a new swim brand in town! Just (re)launched today with a collection titled Revival, Thicks and Bones is an independent British label created by Tosin Bodija, a full-time model who’s been photographed for the likes of GAP, ASOS and Figleaves, and who knows a thing or two about fashion.
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Looking to add a little brightness and whimsy to your downtime? Newly-launched LUUNA MINE may have just the thing. Based in Shanghai, the brand was founded by Jasmine Zou, a design graduate of China’s top fashion program. Although initially working in PR and marketing, her creative mind could not be stifled – “When I close my eyes, it feels like a kaleidoscope, with many beautiful patterns emerging … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
When it comes to swimwear, few brands are as visually impressive or have such as impressive founder as ANDREA IYAMAH, the luxury resort wear label founded by Nigerian fashion designer Andrea Dumebi Iyamah when she was just 17 years old.
Growing up immersed in the world of luxury fashion thanks to her mother’s boutique store, a teenage Iyamah began sketching and hand-sewing clothing, which she shared … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Based in Ukraine, Apilat is a luxury lingerie brand with a twist: its designs are heavily influenced by wedding dresses. Though its garments have gotten more colorful over time, rather than the mostly-ivory color palette of its beginnings, the general aesthetics of bridal fashion are still there, as well as its high-end construction techniques and attention to detail.
The brand was founded by sisters Galyna and … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Founded in 2009 by Canadian designer Jen Gilpin, DSTM – that’s short for Don’t Shoot the Messengers – is an underwire-free brand making creative lingerie, lingerie and lounge-inspired outerwear, and versatile, multi-occasional bodywear.
Think tank tops with attached thigh straps, full body (though sometimes backless or butt-less!) catsuits, and all manner of mesh and cut out-detailed crop tops and bodysuits. With a primarily black color palette, the … Read More