Canadian Lingerie Designers

Canadian Lingerie Designers – The Names You Need to Know

So, just who are the big superstars lighting up the Canadian design scene? When you have lingerie shopping on your mind in Canada, these are the labels that should be on the top of your list:

Third Floor Design

The name of this design line comes from the traditional placement of lingerie in large departments – the third floor, where it is out of the way from prying eyes, but not so far you’re not willing to make a trip to the department. Tiffany Ho and Brenda Li, friends, owners and designers of Third Floor lingerie aim to make the kind of lingerie that fits nicely under your clothes, but that you’re just dying to let someone see. Their styles are unfussy and cool, and they place an emphasis on giving you a well-made piece of lingerie from quality materials. Every one of their pieces is made from start to finish at their Vancouver base.

Shan

In Canada, Shan is more well-known for swimwear collections--in fact, they’ve been in the business of turning out chic suits for 20 years. However, they quietly have built up a nice collection of lingerie as well. Think of the same sophisticated style you see in their swimsuits and you’ll have an idea of what their lingerie philosophy is. After all, doesn’t it make sense that a master of swimsuits would know how to turn out great lingerie?

Billy Rose Lingerie

Everyone in Toronto knows that Billy Rose lingerie is hot, but somehow the word hasn’t gotten out across the rest of the country. The reason? This designer has been keeping a decidedly low profile, only peddling their wares in Toronto stores. If you’re in Toronto, scoop them up and make your friends jealous. If you’re outside of Toronto, never fear; rumor has it that your time is coming.

Moi Original Designs

If you’re a stickler for natural fabrics in your lingerie, Moi Original is for you. This Vancouver based company, run since 1997 by Rita Meir and Diane Lockerby, uses nothing but the natural best when coming up with their elegant and simple designs.

Staples

No, not the office supply store. Staples is the name of Vancouver based designer Katherine Staples who keeps it silky all the time. She only makes silk panties, and she makes them for every body type and design preference. If silk is your thing, Staples is your place.

Shop Canadian Lingerie Only

Do you want to tap into some great Canadian lingerie designers, no matter where in the world you are? These websites will give your shopping trip a kick-off:

• Zodee – Zodee can hook you up with all of the best lingerie Canada has to offer. Also, if you happen to find yourself in the mood to shop for a new pair of shoes, a new dress and a new purse to go with your new lingerie, you won’t have to go anyplace else.

• Canadian Shopping Deals – Who doesn’t love a deal, right? The downside of this website is that you can’t actually do your shopping here, but the good news is that the site is a clearinghouse of links to other websites that are well-stocked with your Canadian lingerie goodness.

• La Vie en Rose – This store is one of Canada’s most famous lingerie chains, and on the site you’ll find plenty of lingerie by the store’s own design team and Roselle, their co-brand.