1. Princesse Tam Tam
Princesse Tam Tam was created by two Parisian sisters in the '80s. They owned a shop and the surprise bestseller, brightly coloured men’s boxers, inspired the duo to create lingerie which went against the mainstream trends. The collections are subtle and creative, with original prints, colourful cotton and intricate detailing from bows and double straps to classic lace trims.
2. Rosie For Autograph
Though everyone knows Rosie For Autograph is the lingerie collaboration between model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and underwear favourites M&S, you could be forgiven for not realising how beautiful it is. The range, which Rosie naturally models herself, is all delicate neutrals, luxuriously plush tones, French lace and silks.
3. L’Agent
L’Agent is the new diffusion line designed by Penelope and Monica Cruz, with Agent Provocateur’s Creative Director Sarah Shotton. The collection's bold, contrasting colour palette and detailing is playful and fresh – a welcome change if you like your underwear sexy and comfortable, without a dominatrix-style edge.
4. Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein Underwear exudes the same luxe, slick and sophisticated aesthetic as the ready-to-wear collections. The latest range is modelled by Christie Turlington Burns, who doesn’t appeared to have aged a day since her Calvin Klein debut in 1987, and comprises the brand’s most iconic bras. From underwire and triangle bras, to provocative gel plunge and balconettes, they're sorted into the shapes you need to provide a flawless silhoutte.
Stella McCartney excels at whichever area of female garments she turns her hand to whether it be ski jackets or lingerie. Her latest collection is inspired by the bold prints and stand-out colours of her ready-to-wear pieces, as well as a quirky mix of contrasting fabrics like delicate lace and sporty mesh. The result: a contemporary and fresh take on classic, silhouette-flattering underwear. Big on sustainability? Stella is the girl for you, with the signature hardware made of recycled materials and the cotton, organic.
6. Bluebella
Bluebella lingerie is unashamedly sexy without being tacky. The brand was started in 2005 by Oxford graduate Emily Bendell who spotted a gap in the market for the sexually empowered, new generation of confident women. And fittingly, they have the exclusive official licence to distribute the Fifty Shades of Grey range.
7. Beautiful Bottoms
You may have seen Beautiful Bottoms lingerie without knowing it in Eliza Doolittle's Walking On Water video. If not, it's worth a look. The British lingerie and loungewear label was established by two friends sruggling to find lingerie which was not only beautiful, but comfortable and affordable. They create timeless and effortlessly sexy pieces in luxury French lace and silk, with some playful brights and prints. It's perfect for a glimpse of colour pop lingerie under sensible outer layers.
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