Fleur Christacos launched Stilleto, her first collection of luxury lingerie, at Liberty London. After launching at Barney’s in New Year, her label quickly built a reputation as a high-end, crafted under-aesthetic. Even in the early days, its principles were slow fashion, prioritizing quality over quantity and craftsmanship over mass production
“Fleur of England has evolved into a brand I feel encompasses the feeling of modern luxury and sensuality. We add opulence and something exquisite to our customer’s lingerie drawers!” says its founder and creative director who grew up in Guildford, Surrey in south England, having studied fashion marketing at the University of Northumbria in north England. She founded “Fleur T” in 2000. Turner was her maiden name.
Fleur of England has made knickers chic and bra-fitting an exact science. Even wearing a thong is art! All garments are sketched by hand in Bristol, west England. The designs are unique and exclusive to Fleur of England.
A happy bust is an opulent bust. A happy bosom is a mindful bosom. A Fleur silhouette is a desirable silhouette. Its range comprises ouvert bras, balcony bras, triangle bras, and plunge bras as well as silk trousers, slinky, soft-on-the-skin-and-the-eye silk camisoles, backless body suits, suspender belts, and double strap thongs, Daisy is its first recycled tuille collection.
“I love creating lingerie that fuels feminine energy. I’ve been obsessed with lingerie since a child. Aged nine, I was drawing corseted dresses cutting up my mother’s old clothes, and making clothes out of them for my dolls! It’s all about the curves, in the pattern, design, and silhouette, the angles are smooth, and the pieces are small and intricate to work with. The designs touch your skin, it’s an intimate process, I aim to educate women on how to achieve their perfect fit, in order to unlock their secret source of confidence
The teams in Portugal & Wales are highly skilled specialists in their craft, using traditional techniques, working solely in small production runs, which embraces a slow fashion mindset. We pride ourselves on our unique and bespoke, hand-drawn embroidery designs. We believe in traditional lingerie design.”
Fleur of England’s iconic three-piece Balcony bra shape, designed for an open cleavage and available up to a G cup. combines luxurious floral French eyelash lace with the finest silk in the richest plummy shade of Pinot Noir. The three-piece cup design allows for a perfect shape and fit, while power mesh reinforces the silk wings of the bra for additional support. The Eliza balcony bra is finished with 24 carat-gold plated rings and sliders.
The Gisele embroidered ouvert (open-back) brief is secured with a silk-covered button and finished with silk binding and has straps made from hasp-friendly, silk-encased elastic for a smooth and comfortable finish. Crafted in Europe using the finest silk and Italian tulle, the bold, red embroidery design adorns the front of the brief and elegantly frames the peephole at the back. It can be worn with the Gisele boudoir bra.
Continues Fleur: “Our Fleur Curve range illustrates our beautiful range of sizes. Features such as silver rings have been added to create additional support for the new DD+ boudoir bra and a new U-shaped back has been designed for the E-G cup bras, ensuring they fit comfortably and offer the same support as our smaller sizes. Our popular Lace Bralette has been reimagined in a stunning shade of pink. Soft cups in French eyelash lace extend to the collar bone for the ultimate support and coverage. Sheer tulle side panels provide additional support making this non-wired bralette a great option for a fuller bust. Straps are silk-encased.
“The wired Demi Bra is cut lower than the classic Balcony bra style, and features a shallow cup that emphasizes natural cleavage, perfect with a low-cut top or to make a statement. My hand-drawn embroidery design of the Magnolia flower adorns the cups in a stunning shade of forest green whilst a silk band offers a comfortable and supportive fit. Silk encased straps are finished with 24-carat gold plated hard-wear. The Cleo Longline Bra is very popular. The intricate embroidery design was inspired by the Japanese art of ‘Kintsugi’. The Fleur du Jour Triangle bra is made using 90% silk with 10% elastane.”
“The brand’s exclusive French eyelash lace is sourced from a family-run business in Lyon, France, which has been lace makers since 1936. The tulle base added to our embroidery collections is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles.
“Romance has always been at the heart of everything we do. Every piece we create is designed to celebrate romance. Our designs are crafted to make everyone feel special and cherished. Romance plays a crucial role in bringing us closer together. It reminds us to cherish the moments of intimacy and connection that make life worthwhile. Romance is about creating memories and celebrating love in all its forms. At Fleur of England, we believe that romance should be celebrated every day.
“I am excited to continue exploring the theme of modern romance through my designs. I am committed to creating pieces celebrating love, connection, and individuality. Romance is timeless, and at Fleur of England, we will always strive to capture its essence.”
Her latest lingerie collection, Elisa, is “the epitome of sensual elegance” and “a symphony of seduction”.
Fleur of England offers A VIP virtual bra fitting service. Experts provide personalized advice to help you find the perfect lingerie set. Continues Fleur: “Lingerie is about more than just aesthetics. It’s about how it makes you feel confident. One of the core values at Fleur of England is empowering women through design. We believe that lingerie has the power to transform how you feel about yourself, boosting your confidence and enhancing your natural beauty The Eliza Collection is a celebration of this empowerment.
“Our designs are created by women, for women.”
