Nichole de Carle is a British fashion designer best known for her lingerie and swimwear brand of the same name.
Nichole de Carle | |
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Born | 1984 (age 39–40) England |
Education | De Montfort University (BA) |
Occupation | Fashion designer |
Label | Nichole de Carle |
Website | www |
De Carle was born in Leicestershire.[1] She graduated with a BA in Contour Fashion from De Montfort University in 2005.[2][3][4] She has two sisters.[1] Her sister Charlotte de Carle became a fashion model after modelling lingerie for Nichole.[1][5][6]
De Carle worked for fashion designers Alexander McQueen and Donna Karan before starting her eponymous fashion brand (also known as NDCL) in October 2009.[1][2][3] The brand produces bondage-themed lingerie and underwear, drawing inspiration from things such as architecture.[2][7] Her 2011 "White Diamond" knickers featured a 0.1 carat diamond and received significant press coverage due to the £232 price.[8][9]
In 2012 De Carle organised a charity calendar featuring British female sporting celebrities, raising money for the Wellbeing of Women charity.[3][10]
The brand is often worn by celebrities, particularly during live performances, including Beyoncé, Jessie J, Nicole Scherzinger, Cheryl Cole and Paloma Faith.[1][9][11]
De Carle featured in episode 3 of E4 reality talent competition Great British Hairdresser.[12][13] She also appeared in episode 4 of reality show Dirty Sexy Things.[1][5]
The brand was nominated for the 2011 UK Lingerie Awards in the "Independent Directional Brand" category.[14]