Designer Profile
PROFILE: Catherine Clavering from Kiss Me Deadly
I’m Catherine Clavering, founder & designer at Kiss Me Deadly. The brand was started six years ago. What inspired you to become a lingerie designer? It was very prosaic. I had been pursuing a career as a counselling psychologist but also was involved with a stockings retailer. I developed a line of lingerie for them, [...]
PROFILE: Lisa Dixon from Dreamgirl
I’m Lisa Dixon, Design Director for Lingerie at Dreamgirl International. I’ve been with Dreamgirl a little over 2 years and I’m one of the Designers who are responsible for the Dreamgirl Lingerie Collection. What inspired you to become a lingerie designer? I really like designing products that make women feel sexy and beautiful. I understand the female form [...]
PROFILE: Geraldine Courtney from LaFigurelle
I’m Geraldine Courtney, designer and founder of LaFigurelle, a brand I’ve worked on for the last 4 years. We released our first collection at Pure Body London show in February last, receiving huge attention from press and buyers alike. The Lingerie Journal has named us one of the “most exciting brands” at the show as we combine [...]
PROFILE: Truly Sopel from Truly Knickers
I’m Truly Sopel, an inspired fashionista, womenswear brand and now designer/owner of Truly Knickers, my new venture. I design and produce all of my ranges here in the UK in Somerset and London, selling online and to indie boutiques around the country. Here is a little more about my journey into the world of lingerie…. [...]
PROFILE: Valerie Wright from Vee Pretty
Valerie or Vee (a nickname from Australian cousins) uses sumptuous silks and fine fabrics, luxurious padded and embellished with machine embroidery, trims and /or gorgeous decorations. Each individually designed piece comes with its own certificate, stating what materials have been used and how to care for them, signed by Valerie. What makes Vee Pretty unique? [...]
PROFILE: Melissa Franchi from Nevaeh Intimates
Hi Darlings pleasure to meet you, my name is Melissa Franchi the designer of a sensually crafted brand that goes by Nevaeh. Our lingerie focuses on taking cues from Old Hollywood glamour, while mixing in modern day versatility. What inspired you to become a lingerie designer? Fashion has always interested and inspired me the beauty, [...]
PROFILE: Bonnie Stevenson-Wright from Amber & Indigo
The story behind Amber & Indigo is all in the name. Amber is the lighter side of your personality who you see on a day to day basis, Indigo is the dark and sensual side reserved for moments when you need to feel sexy and empowered. As the designer for Amber & Indigo I try [...]
PROFILE: Carrie Russell from With Love Lingerie
As the designer/founder of With Love Lingerie, I draw my inspiration from my background in Visual Art and English Literature. After earning my B.A. at the University of Western Ontario, I studied fashion. I then worked with several North American lingerie, evening wear and private label companies. My design and technical skills were recognized by [...]
PROFILE: Farnaz Khan from Fit Britches
Farnaz is a mum of 4, who was brought up in Lancashire before settling in Yorkshire. She comes from a textiles heritage where her mum and sister are still servicing the trade today in Lancashire. A serial entrepreneur, Farnaz is currently MD of Eresponse Media Ltd & 8 London (International) Ltd with a diverse skill-set [...]
PROFILE: Tilly O’Neill from Nearer The Moon
I’m Tilly O’Neill and I’m the founder of Nearer The Moon. I design, pattern cut, grade and sew everything that comes out of the Nearer The Moon studio. Nearer The Moon offers erotic lingerie with a strong fashion twist for women of all sizes. Any of my designs can be made to standard sizing or [...]
PROFILE: Eva Lai
Specialising in luxury lingerie and nightwear. Eva Lai launched eLai after graduating from London College of Fashion with first class honour in BA Fashion Contour in 2012. Eva hopes to bring out the kind of seductiveness, which retains sophistication. It is classically elegant with a bit of kink and a scintilla of naughtiness! “eLai” – [...]
PROFILE: Dora Lau from Curvy Couture
Dora Lau has succeeded in delivering a unique line of intimate apparel – a line that satisfies the desire for beauty and the necessary support shapely women crave. She has done this through deep insight that comes from true genuine passion, a dedicated relationship with her customer and a 20 year investment in the industry. [...]
PROFILE: Jo-Ann Hall from Flirty Thirtys Lingerie
Hello I am Jo-Ann Hall and I am the designer for Flirty Thirtys Lingerie. I have been in the clothing industry for over 30 years designing lingerie and bridalwear. What inspired you to become a lingerie designer? The team identified that there is a gap in the market to supply this type of lingerie at [...]
PROFILE: Sandra Palmer from Louise Ferdinand Lingerie
My name is Sandra Palmer and I am the creative Director of Louise Ferdinand Lingerie, the go-to luxury brand for the larger busted woman who wants lingerie that’s sexy and sophisticated! What inspired you to become a lingerie designer? For as long as I remember I have had a love of fashion, the design of [...]
PROFILE: Jenny Mearns from Frantic About Frances
I’m Jenny Mearns and I run pin-up lingerie label Frantic About Frances. I founded FAF at the end of 2010, and have been at the for-front of the company ever since then! What inspired you to become a lingerie designer? I studied costume design and construction at university, and was fascinated by the under-structures of [...]
PROFILE: Jennifer Pierre from Jennifer Pierre Signature Collection.
I’m Jennifer Pierre CEO and head designer of Lingerie at Jennifer Pierre Signature Collection. What inspired you to become a lingerie designer? What inspired me to do Lingerie was not seeing enough comfortable but stylish bras for petite to plus size women. I always had a problem in that area of finding the right bra [...]
PROFILE: Céline Bakshi from Petits Secrets
I am Céline Bakshi and I started Petits Secrets by CB in the Summer of 2011. I am the sole designer behind the brand and currently make everything by hand, myself. I started Petits Secrets as a side project to my freelance footwear design work, but when I saw that people like my concept and [...]
PROFILE: Carly Morris from The Last English Rose
My name is Carly Morris and I am the founder/designer/maker for a little lingerie label called The Last English Rose that is based in the heart of London. We specialise in high quality handmade silk lingerie that focuses on using traditional lingerie making techniques, you won’t find any overlocking in our undies, just a real [...]
PROFILE: Katerina Valentina from Salon Chaton
I am Katerina Valentina owner, designer and operator for Salon Chaton lingerie. Salon Chaton evolved from a passion for silver screen glamour, costumes, the streets of Paris, classic films and the theatre. It wasn’t until earlier in 2011 that the label was attracting a lot of interest, so I decided to take my designs online. [...]
PROFILE: Priscilla M. Codinach from Priscilla Jade Lingerie
My name is Priscilla M. Codinach, I am the head designer and owner of Priscilla Jade Lingerie. All of our products are handmade in the United States. We have just celebrated our 5th Anniversary in the intimate apparel industry. I was born in Mobile, AL and born from a Cuban father and American mother. Each [...]
