The Karolina Laskowska brand is well known to lingerie enthusiasts across England and beyond. Its vintage-inspired designs have earned a devoted following among couture lovers. Karolina discovered her passion for lingerie-making at 19, channeling all her energy into mastering the craft and enrolling in the world-renowned Contour Fashion program at De Montfort University. She presented her first corsetry collection at London’s Graduate Fashion Week, captivating audiences with the exquisite beauty of her handmade pieces — and went on to win New Designer of the Year at the UK Lingerie Awards in 2014.
Karolina has always said that the secret to her success lies in a genuine fascination with the history of the craft. She draws continuously from the traditions and techniques of the past to create lingerie that feels both timeless and entirely of the moment. Her love of vintage — in all its forms — is something she has never tried to hide.
One thing Karolina never compromises on is material. In her view, lingerie deserves only the finest — after all, it sits closest to the body. She is meticulous not only in her choice of fabric and lace, but also in selecting beading and gemstone details. Pieces are often crafted from fine leather, kimono silk, antique laces, and gossamer-fine silks.
Once you have seen a Karolina Laskowska corset, it becomes the standard against which you measure everything else. In 2017, Karolina stepped back from hands-on making to focus on other creative projects — including The Underpinnings Museum, the world’s first online museum dedicated to lingerie history. The brand’s standards, however, remain as high as ever.
The collections include designs for a full range of body types — every woman, regardless of age or shape, can find a piece that makes her feel like royalty. That, according to the brand’s most devoted admirers, is precisely the point.
