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Nichole de Carle
An innovative British luxury lingerie brand that exudes couture design
in intimates, Cristina Lloyd admires the designs of Nichole de Carle
London that was Beyoncé’s performing costume of choice at this year’s
Grammy Awards.
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t was through her time spent at Nichole de Carle London! Not only do they
Alexander McQueen as well as have unique garment styles, outstanding
his creativity and enthusiasm for quality and level of craftsmanship, authentic
couture design that helped motivate structural design aesthetics, shaping and
lingerie designer Nichole de Carle contouring advantages, bespoke and made-
to amalgamate this into her own to-measure services, but also sustainable
brand. Nichole who specialises production and manufacturing processes.
in body contour and fit within
lingerie, swimwear, corsetry and The Nichole de Carle London AW14 haute
bridal wear graduated with a lingerie collections include Black Label
First Class Honours Degree Onyx; a highly structured and engineered
from the world-renowned design aesthetic with a functional focus on fit
Contour Design course at and superior quality. This amazing collection
De Montfort University. The is inspired by the linear symmetry and
skills gained from this course complex basket-weave design of the iconic
helped secure her positions at Chrysler building, enhanced by the bespoke
Alexander McQueen, Donna crafted expertise of the designer herself.
Karan and Pleasure State. As a trendsetter for bodywear rather than
Her designs are inspired by a follower of fashion, the composition of
the world of art, literature this range presents a new concept of luxury
and iconic architecture and lingerie in stylish ready-to-wear items that
embody the pinnacle of fine are worn to be seen. Soiree meanwhile
craftsmanship, whilst using the has a softer, feminine design aesthetic that
finest fabrics available with maintains a stylistic brand signature in
exquisite attention to detail. the fine detailing of the designs. Inspired
Each lingerie piece evokes by the world of art and her rich artisanal
the brand’s passion for the heritage, the sensuous and sophisticated
craft by delivering intimates collection has a focus on exquisite fabrics
that exude feminine strength, and luxurious hand finishing, and celebrates
beauty, seductiveness, wit and the individual beauty of the female shape
sophistication. in its elegant creations. Inspiration for the
Signature collection is taken from a journey
Established in 2009, Nichole of historic architectural masterpieces. It
de Carle London started has a strong design aesthetic and presents
out as a British, handcrafted some of the most iconic styles of Nichole
and bespoke lingerie de Carle London. This collection is available
service for private clients in a stylish palette of seasonal colours
throughout the world. and elevates the craft of contouring to an
Today, in addition to this, exceptional level.
the brand now caters for
a much wider audience Nichole de Carle London offers a host of
of lingerie enthusiasts who wonderful, sexy and exciting designs to
require that added touch of choose from for AW14. These include the
comfort and perfect fit. During Black Label Onyx Body which perfectly
the patriotic celebration of the combines stylish, fashion-forward design
Olympic Games coming to the UK, with a flattering fit. Made with beautifully
Nichole lent her support by putting contrasting stretch silk and soft powernet
together an exclusive calendar for panels strengthened by boning allows the
2012 in aid of the charity ‘Wellbeing Body to be worn as a support garment.
of Women’ that featured some of the The cut out detail on the side and smooth
female athletes representing Britain finishing in rich seasonal colours means it
in the 2012 Olympics. When admiring can be worn as a fashionable ready-to-wear
her collection, you simply cannot deny piece. The Black Label Onyx Basque Bra,
that there is something special about inspired by the intricacy of couture fashion