With over a decade of experience and as a leader within the British bodywear industry, Nichole founded London Contour Experts with the ambition to bolster growth, provide design support, and offer sustainable manufacturing solutions for both new and established brands. By applying her expertise, de Carle has helped shape and support brands such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Playboy, Honey Birdette and Perfect Moment.
Bodywear Area
The Bodywear Trend Forum presents a comprehensive look at the latest fiber trends and functional fabric innovations across Shapewear, Swimwear, Underwear, Loungewear, and On-Skin Activewear. This new platform brings together all key information channels of PERFORMANCE DAYS, highlighting material developments that reflect the ever-evolving needs of the industry. At its core, the Bodywear Trend Forum ushers in a new era of base layers that blur the lines between active sportswear and wellbeing underwear. Featuring high-tech, hypoallergenic, and beauty fibres, alongside pro-stretch garments and initiatives in textile recycling, the curated selection demonstrates how comfort, mobility, performance, and sustainability can coexist. Redefining the future of Bodywear, these innovations set a new standard where style, function, and wellbeing move seamlessly together.
Curious? Read our expert interview with Nichole de Carle here!
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About the Bodywear Area
Under the title 'Bodywear Area' the organizers dedicate a special area to the topic of body and shapewear. The area is being created in close cooperation with the London Contour Experts Group. Curated by Jos Berry and Concepts Paris under the direction of industry expert and designer Nichole De Carle.
Here is what you can expect:
- Expert insights: Dive deep into expert reviews and insider knowledge to make informed decisions about your next bodywear purchase. Discover current solutions for digitization processes and get an insight into the future of 3D soft body technology, including AI-supported tools.
- Trend forecasts: Have a look at exciting trend forecasts, that will bring you closer to the world of bodywear with all its facets, latest developments, and future trends.
- Shopping Bliss: Explore and shop from an exclusive collection of top-tier bodywear products right at your fingertips.
- High-quality networking: Connect with fellow bodywear enthusiasts, get in touch with exciting start-ups, discuss current topics and be part of a passionate community that shares your love to bodywear.
- New for October: Media partnership with The Intima Group, bringing fresh insights and global industry perspectives
Don´t miss the great opportunity, the 'Bodywear Area' offers to improve collaboration between brands within the supply chain and to break down the boundaries between sportswear and bodywear.
Our Experts
Nichole de Carle
Tony Wang
With a background in pattern-cutting and grading, coupled with business acumen, Tony knows the business inside and out. As Managing Director, Wang ensures that LCE’s day-to-day operational processes run smoothly, which provides London Contour Experts with the strong foundations required for daily success and growth.
