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.
The latest special area is the Bodywear Collective
Discover the latest fiber trends and functional fabric highlights from the bodywear sector with a focus on swimwear, dancewear, sports bras & leggings, seamless, shapewear and underwear. Within the new platform all important information channels of PERFORMANCE DAYS come together. A dedicated Bodywear Trend Forum will showcase selected material highlights, the Bodywear Innovation Zone focuses on real innovations and concepts that bridge the gap between established brands and emerging startups. At the heart is the Bodywear Tech Hub, which examines solutions for digitization processes and provides an insight into the future of 3D soft body technology, including AI-supported tools.
About the Bodywear Collective
Some brandnew hotspot is joining the PERFORMANCE DAYS at October show. Under the title 'Bodywear Collective' the organizers will dedicate a special area to the topic of body and shapewear. The new 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.
Don´t miss the great opportunity, the 'Bodywear Collective' 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.
Jos Berry
With over 30 years experience, Jos Berry’s career includes all aspects from product innovation to brand development and merchandising, she is very well known as the creative force behind the Interfilière Trend Forums and as the previous Creative Director of Triumph International. Since 2016, Berry concentrates on developing Concepts Paris, growing the Design Concepts trend book business, consultancy and design projects.
