Member Spotlight: Studio Pia
05/05/2021
Studio Pia is a luxury lingerie brand with a conscience, launched by founder and creative director Pia Harpur in 2017.
After completing her design BA at the London College of Fashion, Pia spent seven years quietly establishing herself at the heart of the luxury lingerie industry. She worked as a designer for illustrious lingerie labels where the likes of Madonna and Beyoncé wore her creations before becoming the go-to consultant for both established and start-up brands alike.
During this time, Pia spotted a gap in the market for lingerie that was ethical yet truly luxurious, and she began developing her eponymous brand which would keep sustainability and ethics at the forefront of every decision. Her vision was to design a collection of creative, investment pieces that challenge preconceptions about ethical fashion aesthetics. Since launching four years ago, the brand has grown quickly and has been featured in top fashion publications in addition to being stocked in specialist boutiques across 12 countries.
Collections are ethically crafted in the UK & Europe, with a focus on fashion-led design, cruelty-free organic silk and bespoke embroidery. Ranges take reference from the worlds of fine art and couture, where rich colours, striking shapes and opulent textures meet exquisite construction and craftsmanship. Every garment features adjustable sections, allowing for a personalised fit across a range of sizes.
Studio Pia takes pride in the quality and ethics behind the materials chosen, and SS21 saw the introduction of the Aurora range, the first range to feature a certified 100% recycled embroidery, with both the tulle base and the embroidery yarns crafted from recycled PET bottles. Crafting with recycled materials is one of the many ways Studio Pia is working to improve sustainability and continue on our mission to create luxury lingerie with a conscience.
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