Every iconic lingerie brand has its own design language, and London-based Dora Larsen speaks in the language of colour. Every piece in the collection is built around this idea: each shade – pink, lilac, blue, saffron, green – carries its own message. Colour here can soothe, amuse, rebel or uplift, and the most vibrant, audacious tones are reserved for the lace.
Amie is a soft, romantic mini collection built on a pairing of pink lace and sky-blue fabric. It includes a balconette bra, a soft bra, thong and knickers.
Laura is a more extensive line with silhouettes that hint at retro influences. The colour mix is breathtaking – orange, pink and blue. Alongside the bras (the triangle style is especially gorgeous) and briefs, you’ll find a charming silk slip and perfectly matching shorts.
Bonnie returns to the sky-blue-and-pink story, but this time blue takes the lead, with olive straps adding contrast. The blue hero piece of the series is a bodysuit with olive shoulder straps and a discreet trim of pink lace.
Sadie is all about abundant pink lace over a pale lilac base, with a touch of yellow. The combination only seems unexpected at first glance – once you see the Sadie mini collection, you fall for it. The line includes an underwired bra, a strapless bra, a tanga and a high-waisted brief.
Olivia is perhaps the most pared-back series in terms of palette. It’s all about pale-lilac mesh, matching lace and just a whisper of soft pink on bra straps and brief elastic.
In lingerie like this, gloom doesn’t stand a chance.
