Lingerie Development | Katherine Hamilton

Underlines Magazine Interview: Meet the Designer Katherine Hamilton

Prior to setting up her label Katherine’s background was in Psychology and mental health and she was aspring to become a Clinical Psychologist. Although her background seems quite far removed from lingerie design, the thereaputic skills and conceptual thinking she developed have proven tremendously valuable in managing projects and a team. How did the brand start? …

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Sneak Peek: Silk Prints for AW19

This AW19, we will be launching our first loungewear collection, featuring our first lightweight, elegant and supportive wireless lounge bra in our 26-38, D-HH size range. The collection utilises natural fibers, organic cotton and innovative micromodal to ensure breath-ability and comfort whilst supporting sustainability and our environment. A significant theme throughout our collection is our …

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Revealing the AW18 collection at INDX Intimate Apparel

Katherine Hamilton will be revealing the AW18 collection this weekend at INDX Intimate Apparel, 18th – 20th February. The collection portrays femininity and empowerment in an exploration of lingerie as outwear; delicate lace pieces showcase French floral detail whilst strong clean lines and accessories reflect powerful corporate attire. Victoria brings true indulgence this season with …

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Empowered by Lingerie

At a time when powerful male figures are being exposed for the sexual harassment and disempowerment of women, we’ve been considering the role of lingerie in female empowerment. It is through her journey of adolescence and bra shopping that Katherine discovered how lingerie can both undermine and promote female empowerment and it is the latter …

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Katherine Hamilton’s Exquisite Full-Bust Luxury Lingerie

Thank you to The Breast Life for the following feature: It’s no secret that I enjoy introducing readers to new full bust luxury lingerie brands. My breasts have been up and down the bra alphabet, but are settling into the DD range in old age. So I’m always up for learning about brands that make …

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We’re exhibiting at INDX Intimate Apparel SS18, 6-8 August 2017

We are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting our SS18 collection at INDX Intimate Apparel on the 6th to 8th of August 2017, at Cranmore Park Exhibition Centre in Solihull. Our collection of high-end fuller bust lingerie stays true to our passion for vintage inspiration and quality silks and lace, from a romantic long …

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Luxury for Nursing Mums

The Katherine Hamilton Intimates 2017 collection will include the brands’ first luxury maternity lingerie. Following the birth of her twin boys earlier this year, Katy Payne (the founder and director behind the brand) discovered that it was impossible to find a luxury nursing bra in her smaller band and fuller cup bra size: “Nursing bras are …

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Larger Sizes Aren’t Simply Bigger: A Lesson in Bra Grading and How We Did it Better

Have you ever heard of bra grading? If not, get ready to learn. The aim of grading is to make bras that fit a number of different sizes within a collection, usually by starting with a core size pattern from which multiple bra sizes are developed to fit actual women. Have you ever had a …

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Bespoke Bras: Lingerie That Helps Capture Memories

A few months ago, a customer told me a story about cleaning out her grandmother’s house. As her family worked through three generation’s worth of memories, they eventually stumbled upon a closet in a bedroom that contained a surprising collection: 50 complete sets of lingerie, all neatly lined up on individual hangers. Our customer realised …

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How being a fitting model changed my view of lingerie

When developing well-fitting full bust lingerie, it is crucial to ensure that it supports a brands full size range and accounts for variations in breast shape and composition. Lingerie brands achieve this through fitting their designs on models within their size range, checking that their designs fit and offer the desired shape and making small amendments to …

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