By ESTELLE PULESTON
With a name that means “glowing from within” in Sanskrit, Savara Intimates is a wirefree lingerie and swimwear brand from the Netherlands that aims to uplift and empower women through its uncompromising comfort, problem-solving fit and body-positive ethos, all while being an ethical and environmentally-conscious company.
The brand was founded by Eva van Schijndel and unveiled its debut collection in early 2020, which stood out for its … Read More
Credits: Robyn Lawley – model, Carlotta Moye – photographer, Wayne Chick – makeup
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Created in Australia by Stephanie Devine, The Very Good Bra is a very good bra brand indeed: a completely plastic-free bra, available in ‘proper’ bra sizes up to US H cups.
In 2006, while working in a completely unrelated industry, Devine was diagnosed with breast cancer. Wanting to switch to wirefree, natural-fiber bras, she … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Founded in 2022, HartiSWIM is a swimwear and lifestyle brand that’s all about storytelling, self-expression, and dressing up for the beach. It was created by Tessa Hartmann – a fashion industry veteran with almost 30 years’ experience in PR and branding – and her two daughters, and is based around the works of her artist husband, Harti.
A fan of circa 1990s Moschino with its statement pop … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Described on its website as that has something for you whether you’re after a chic everyday set or something truly special.
Previously known as Lou crie à Tort, it was created by Lou Salomé Carrillo in 2015. Her goal was to combine creative design with exceptional craftsmanship, plus a ‘female vision’ of lingerie that would make the wearer feel her very best. “Lingerie has this unique … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Launched in June last year, Nissé is a French lingerie brand with sustainability and the well-being of the wearer at its core. Founder Imane do Vale swapped a career in finance for one in fashion after the birth of her first child, a turning point which made her begin to think more critically about the materials we put against our bodies on a daily basis.
With Nissé, … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
British lingerie brand Qrucifix was founded in 2021 by Renata Kuti, as her answer to the industry’s unsustainable practices she’d witnessed first-hand while working in China.
Growing up with a passion for art and mesmerized by Victoria’s Secret fashion shows, Kuti had decided early on that she wanted to be a part of that glamorous world she saw on the television. And she made it, eventually landing … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Based in Italy, Carvaro is a new lingerie brand proving that you don’t need to completely redesign the bra or brief to create intimates that stand out – you just need a good eye for fabrics.
The brand was founded a year and a half ago by Mariana Rodríguez, a Venezuelan-born fashion and product designer who has always been captivated by fine-quality materials. Inspired by fashion houses … Read More