By ESTELLE PULESTON
Portugal-based brand ColieCo is on a mission to prove that you absolutely can have a fun and stylish lingerie drawer that respects the planet. Using a mixture of reclaimed, recycled, low-carbon and organic materials, founder and designer Nicole Neaber creates some of the boldest designs I’ve seen in the ‘sustainable lingerie’ sphere – and the prices aren’t half bad, either.
A fashion design graduate who discovered a particular enthusiasm for intimates during … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
If ever a lingerie brand existed that transcended mere fashion to become undisputable art, it was Strumpet & Pink. Founded in 2002 as a collaboration between Lisa Z Morgan and Melanie Probert, the label mostly closed down when Melanie passed away in 2015 – although some designs are still available to order (more on that later).
Focused on limited-edition and one-of-a-kind pieces of the most luxurious sort, Strumpet & Pink came … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
One of my very favorite bras in my lingerie drawer is a wraparound-style piece by Sofía Luzón. It manages to be simultaneously ultra-delicate looking and well-enough made that it’s still in perfect condition after years of use. In other words, it’s an excellent example of true luxury and craftsmanship.
Sofía Luzón launched her eponymous brand in late 2017, and personally makes every piece that leaves her studio. She studied both Art … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
If you like your lingerie bold, fun, and with extra sparkle, then Love & Swans is a name you need to know. This independent Russian brand launched in February last year; this year, co-founder Maria was invited to feature in the 30 Under 30: Fashion list by Forbes Russia. This is a lingerie designer who’s going places!
Love & Swans is quite unlike any other lingerie brand I’ve seen before. Its focus … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
British brand Pure Chemistry’s latest launch is the third instalment in their luxury Asian bridal range. Titled ‘Roshni’, which means light and brightness, it’s a sun-kissed yellow collection to complement their earlier releases in the traditional bridal colors of red and pink.
Pure Chemistry was founded in 2014 in the UK by Dimple Rani. With the wedding lingerie that’s sold in stores there and in the US focusing almost exclusively … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Toru & Naoko is one of the indie brands I’ve been following the longest; I purchased a set from them shortly after they launched in 2014, and have watched the brand evolve from a small Etsy store to an established business within the lingerie industry. And all the while staying true to its original aesthetic. The Kelly bralette I bought is still available, albeit in updated fabrics.
That Toru & Naoko look … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Newly-launched Coutille is a British-based, European-made brand on a mission to produce lingerie that’s luxurious, sustainable, and practical too. It’s the creation of Hannah Farrugia Sharples, who has worked behind the scenes to design garments for La Perla and Coco de Mer, and in doing so, has had the pleasure of seeing her lingerie worn by numerous high-profile celebrities – even to the Met Gala! Now, after years of honing her luxury … Read More