Uni Project: Coco de Mer

After a year studying contour at London College of Fashion, I have found myself stumbling through our first industry project. This term we are working with Coco de Mer to design a range for nightwear for A/W16. This has been both challenging and exciting as we have never designed or really looked at nightwear on the course so far. I have really enjoyed experimenting with traditional nightwear styles to create something more fitting with the kinky Coco style.

The brand were keen for us to develop an individual concept for our ranges so mine were inspired by Italy, especially Italian architecture and wild flowers.

They picked one of 3 ranges for us to develop and then picked one piece from this range for us to make and present to them. Here is my teddy design inspired by St Mark's Basilica in Venice.

My Teddy Picks

1. Agent Provocateur  2. Lascivious  3. Asos  4. Free People  5. L'agent

This term at uni we have been designing ranges of erotic nightwear. This has been both a challenging and exciting experience which has lead me to discover a love for teddies and bodies. These are some that I am coveting at the minute.

1. Agent Provocateur

This blue body is classically sexy with sheer lace and a corseted, open back. The shape and style lines add structure to the flouncy fabric which gives it a different look.

2. Lascivious

This body is also very sexy with transparent fabrics and ties to open the back. I love the pleating at the front and the open shape.

3. Asos

This style is more simple and cute. The lace adds a more luxury and sex feel to the shape as does the deep red colour.

4. Free People

The print on this teddy is so pretty! This combined with the shape makes it feel very boho and the straps and open back give it more of a sexy finish.

5. L'agent

I am seriously loving L'agent at the minute! The lace in this body has a lovely sheen to it making it look two tone. The bow makes it feel very luxurious and the shape is so flattering on the body!