LYCRA partners Galeries Lafayette for launch

Speedo makes a splash with new app

Swim brand dives into digital with help from UK start-up.

• Inaugural Swimontecarlo event scheduled for autumn
• Land's End survey reveals swimwear preference
• DSquared2 to introduce underwear line
• Rigby & Peller fetes new swimwear range

OPINION: Claire Franks on the Fifty Shades trend

The Lingerie Insight columnist talks about ways to improve business.

OPINION: Claire Franks' new column

The lingerie and swimwear business guru talks retail and design.

Violet's Knickers releases new promo video

Violet's Knickers has released the first video in their new campaign.

VIDEO: Beyoncé debuts H&M swim collection

The Summer Collection campaign film was directed by Jonas Åkerlund.

First stitch: Karolina Laskowska

We spotlight the emerging lingerie designer studying at De Montfort.

Student uprising

We speak to the winners from Curvy Kate's annual design competition.

Making a splash: Caprice Bourret

The fashion entrepreneur talks about her sold-out AW13 swim collection

Studio La Perla: Young at heart

Studio La Perla's brand director talks about the new brand concept.