Italian Intimate Apparel

About Italian Lingerie

Both Italian lingerie and fashion are popular among women worldwide. Italian lingerie is sexy and elegant and is known to come in beautiful colors, luxurious fabrics and have exquisite and delicate details such as fine lace and embroidery. Italian lingerie collections consist of pieces such as bras, camisoles, thongs and chemises. Most Italian intimate apparel is expensive due the quality of fabrics and craftmanship.

Italian Intimate Apparel Designers

There are numerous Italian designers of intimate apparel. Some of the more popular:

• Cosabella combines American design with Italian workmanship. They offer collections of lingerie, bodysuits, daywear, and outerwear. Cosabella's motto is Freedom of Color. They are famous for their vibrant colors having over 45 different colors in their Soire collection alone. The pieces are all simple but sexy in style. Their famous Soire thong won the most comfortable thong award from In Style magazine.
• La Perla began in the 50's when company's founder, Ada Masotti, started making corsets for wealthy women. Both she and her company partner, Ubaldo Borgomanero specialize in handmade lace and embroidery, a trademark of La Perla's lingerie. La Perla is well-known for its sophistication, luxury and expensive pieces of lingerie. Some of their lingerie can cost over $300! La Perla pieces have been worn and adored by celebrities and many of their items have become collectibles. La Perla has several lingerie lines, including Black Label, Glamour and Studio.
• Verde Veronica offers seductive, elegant and sophisticated lingerie. The pieces are delicately designed and well-crafted. The label is recognized as one of the leading designers of Italian luxury lingerie and has a reputation for class and attention to detail.
• Argentovivo was created in 1954. They offer a wide range of intimates from Italian lingerie to nightwear. Their pieces are all crafted by the finest quality of materials and design.
• Guia la Bruna’s lingerie line is both fresh and feminine. This up and coming Italian designer makes luxurious pieces that any woman would want in her lingerie collection. She combines retro with modern to create a romantic look and style with vintage appeal. Her lingerie has been featured in Sex and the City!
• Intimissimi is one of the more reasonably priced lines of Italian lingerie. The line started in 1996 and has continued to grow. It now has stores all over Italy and over 800 shops around the world. They feature lingerie in florals, tropical stripes and sophisticated black mesh materials. Their basic collection focuses on comfort and comes in plain basic colors. Intimissimi even has a line sold exclusively in the United States at Victoria's Secret.
• Flora Lastriaolli is a family owned company that originated at the beginning of the nineteenth century in Florence Italy. The company specializes in embroidery and uses high quality materials to make its lingerie, including one-hundred percent cotton muslin and voile, polyester, linen and jersey, as well as pure silk satin and georgette.
• Roberto Cavalli's designs have been popular since the 1970's. His dramatic styles are figure flattering, unique and exciting. His signature look is animal prints and vibrant colors. His lingerie is made from high quality materials. His Second Skin collection feels soft against the skin and provides a great foundation for any outfit.

Where to Shop

Fine Italian lingerie can be found at many lingerie boutiques and fine department stores as well as online at:

• Tanga Fine Lingerie
• Nordstrom
• Chic Mystique
• Bare Necessities
• Fig Leaves