I was contemplating on doing a post on the new Intimate Apparel section on Not Just A Label.. I even started one but never had the chance to finish it. But.... whilst doing my research I realized that I mainly wanted to draw attention to all the lovely designers that also studied at De Montfort University either the Contour Fashion course or the Joint Fashion and Contour course.
Now you can call me biased coming from the same Uni but I genuinely like the collections. It is also inspiring to see these graduates with respectable and ever growing, popular businesses. In times where a there are less jobs for graduates and a degree seems to get you nowhere, it gives me some hope that with some hard work and dedication that I could one day turn my ideas for a business in to a reality.
Nichole De Carle
It has been an impressive year for Nichole De Carle. Not only was she chosen to to be the featured lingerie designer for the launch of Not Just A Labels Intimate Apparel section but has also been scooped up by Luxury department store Selfridges. Most recently Nichole de Carle has taken part in The Lingerie Collective pop up boutique in London showcasing alongside other luxury lingerie designers.
Lascivious
Lascivious launched in 2004 and since then has gained a list of celebrity fans as well as being featured in well know magazines vogue, marie claire and cosmopolitan to name a few. Now recognised world wide, Lascivious is sold in Victoria Secrets stores across the USA as well as reputable UK stores and boutiques including Selfridges and Coco de Mer. You can also find this brand along with Nichole de Carle in the Lingerie Collective Pop Up boutique.
Others that aren't on Not Just A Label
Obey My Demand
A relatively new brand on the lingerie scene. Obey my Demand is a luxury lingerie and bodywear brand specialising in leather. Differentiating from other luxury lingerie brands, Obey my Demand has combined both contemporary style and luxury fetish, to create these empowering designs. Obey my Demand has already dressed the likes of Alesha Dixon at the MOBO Awards and can be bought at www.pleasurements.com
Nicole Gill Lingerie
The most recent of graduates is Nicole Gill. Nicole Gill Lingerie specialises in bespoke corsetry. Since graduating Nicole Gill was chosen to take part in Alternative Fashion Week. There has been a real buzz around her welcome to the tea collection, most recently being approached and taking part in the current Clothes Show live in Birmingham. It is hard not to see the exquisite craftsmanship in each garment and with a recent photo shoot for a Macmillan charity calender under her belt, it won't be long before Nicole Gill Lingerie known world wide.