Starting Your Own Lingerie or Swimwear Label Short Course

Nadine Mivelaz

Nadine Mivelaz has a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from one of Switzerland's most prestigious schools and a Master's in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship from Goldsmiths in London. She has over three years of experience in the lingerie, swimwear, and activewear industry, where she had the privilege of working alongside renowned designer and business owner Nichole de Carle. Her background in both business development and creative industries gives her a unique edge in helping entrepreneurs succeed.

Nadine will guide students step-by-step through the process of building a successful business, no matter your experience level. Her approach is practical, ensuring that even the most complex business concepts are broken down into easy-to-understand, actionable strategies. With experience from London Contour Experts, where she developed complete business plans, including sales, marketing, and budgeting strategies for entrepreneurs, Nadine can help you turn your ideas into a thriving business.

Nichole de Carle

After graduating with a First Class Honours in Contour Design at De Montfort University, Nichole has held various positions at global fashion powerhouses such as Alexander McQueen, Donna Karen New York, and Sydney-based lingerie specialists Pleasure State.

Nichole established her eponymous label in 2010 - a bespoke styling service using her own contour designs for VIP performers such as Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Rita Ora. In 2021, an established lingerie group purchased the business, allowing Nichole to redirect her skills, expertise and knowledge to drive the growth of her additional business ventures.

Nichole's business aptitude and contour design proficiency are recognised nationwide as she is named and recognised on Lingerie Insight's Power List as a serial entrepreneur and industry influencer.

With over a decade of experience as a business owner within the bodywear industry, Nichole is currently the owner and CEO of a group of specialist brand-building businesses: London Contour Experts, Bodywear Lab and HYSCULPT. She is also an active Creative Director, investor and board member for other thriving brands innovating within the fashion industry.

London Contour Experts is your ultimate contour brand consultancy under one roof. Offering a considered and intelligent approach to strategy and business insight, the diverse team is a group of industry innovators and contour experts, unafraid to push boundaries and lead the charge for change.

Bodywear Lab is a luxury digital design house, product development consultancy and London manufacturing studio with specialist expertise in creating high-quality lingerie, swimwear, bodywear and activewear. With a vision to combine luxury with sustainability, the brand implements eco-conscious practices throughout its business and partners with trusted European suppliers.

HYSCULPT is a creative marketing, branding and PR studio for creative minds. Passionate about building luxury brands that will disrupt and revolutionise the contour industry, the team's specialist expertise in fashion marketing within the contoured space allows them to produce impactful branding that resonates with an ever-evolving consumer market. 

The group has introduced a 360 service offering with a wide range of services to suit everyone. From entrepreneurs with a bright concept for a new brand to heritage businesses rethinking their supply chain and established fashion brands branching out into new categories and licenses, the London Contour Experts Group can offer guidance and support for all.