Prepare to dive into a world of intimate charm and diversity as we unveil ‘The Perfect 5’—Five intimate brands by women of color that you absolutely need to know. These brands are like hidden gems in the lingerie universe, adding flair, fun, and inclusivity to your wardrobe. So, whether you’re a lingerie aficionado or just someone looking to spice up their underwear drawer, get ready to be dazzled by the creativity and innovation these incredible women bring to intimate fashion. Buckle up (or unclasp, perhaps?) for a journey through lace, silk, and sheer brilliance!”
Nubian Skin
Founded by Ade Hassan, Nubian Skin offers a variety of skin-tone inclusive underwear and hosiery.
Ade Hassan founded Nubian Skin to address a long-standing issue in the fashion industry: the lack of nude lingerie and hosiery options for people with darker skin tones. Her motivation was rooted in her personal experiences as a woman of color who struggled to find lingerie and hosiery that matched her complexion.
Hassan recognized that the term “nude” in the fashion industry often implied a shade that was closer to the skin tone of people with lighter complexions. This lack of inclusivity left many people of color feeling under served and excluded from the fashion market.
Nude Barre
Erin Carpenter’s Nude Barre provides hosiery and undergarments in a diverse range of nude shades.
Erin Carpenter started Nude Barre, a hosiery and lingerie brand, to address a significant gap she saw in the fashion industry. She noticed that there was a lack of inclusive and diverse options when it came to undergarments and hosiery, particularly for people with a wide range of skin tones.
Carpenter’s motivation for starting Nude Barre stemmed from her desire to provide undergarments and hosiery that truly matched the skin tones of all individuals. She wanted to create a brand that celebrated diversity and offered products that made people of all backgrounds feel comfortable and confident in their own skin.
Torlowei
Founded by Patience Torlowei
A family-owned fashion house based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializes in designing and producing sustainable, timeless and ethical pieces.
Love, Vera
Founded in 2018 by Co-Founder Vera Moore
Love, Vera is closing the opportunity gap for black women in fashion and raising the bar for representation & inclusivity. The name stems from the love that Vera maintains for others and its limitless power as a problem solver, peacemaker, and unifier. Love, Vera welcomes you – no matter your race, color, creed, or orientation.
Anya Lust
Founded by Krystle Kotara, Anya Lust has been around since 2015.
Inspired by endless romance, decadent sensuality, and intoxicating femininity, Anya Lust is a lingerie dreamland, created for free-spirited women to revel in pleasure and all that makes life so incredibly beautiful. We dream of weekend trips to Paris, intimate nights in private, dancing on the beach, never-ending sunkissed skin, indulging in fantasy, and drifting through lust and love.
So, after reading this article, are you a lingerie aficionado? We hope you have been dazzled by the creativity and innovation these incredible women bring to intimate fashion. Let us know which of the five intimate brands you absolutely loved and are happy to know in the comment section below!
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