Lingerie used to mean only one thing. You used to go to the mall and look at the slim, white, blonde, busty, certain-looking women in the store windows and feel a certain discomfort that the itchy synthetic lace would not transform you into just that. Today, thanks largely to brave black designers and founders (opens in new tab), the ethos of lingerie has changed. Lingerie is neither for men nor for women. From camis to bralettes to thongs, here are some black-owned lingerie brands that are changing the world.

Nude Barre was founded by a diverse group of women who wanted to eliminate the idea that beige is the "standard" skin tone. On the Nude Barre site, you can take a simple but thorough shade finder quiz to find the perfect shade for you.

This British brand manufactures all of its luxury items using ethical methods and is led by an all-female team. As such, one can trust that every item in the collection is thoughtfully made by women for women.

London-based brand Blue Reign is the sexiest, high-end lingerie option, offering everything from matching sets to nightgowns to harnesses. Committed to slow fashion and sustainability, all of their pieces are ethically made to order in a small studio in southwest London.

Underargument celebrates femininity by encouraging women to tell their stories, embrace their bodies and emotions, and go against the flow. In addition to creating pieces that flatter women of all sizes, the brand uses Instagram to highlight everyday women by telling their personal stories of body positivity.

Any woman with a D cup or larger knows the struggle of finding nothing but a plain bra or bralette. Sablier (pronounced sab-lee-ay), based in Lagos, Nigeria, is a brand dedicated to providing a wide range of sexy options for women with ample breasts. They also offer thoughtful guides on how to clean and care for their pieces on Instagram, which serves as an educational resource for bras in general.

First launched in 2019, Rihanna's lingerie range has been a celebration of inclusivity from the start, with sizes ranging from 32A to 44DD and XS to 3XL. And what may have been a fleeting moment has evolved into one of the most important lingerie brands on the market today. There's a reason for that: affordable and authentic pieces for everyone from vanilla basics to triple-X freaks.

Frustrated by the lack of skin-colored underwear on the market, founder Ade Hassan set a goal to empower women of color and redefine the color "nude." In 2014 (open in new tab), Nubian Skin launched a collection of bras, panties, and other essentials in four tones: berry, cinnamon, caramel, and cafe au lait. And while keeping these core colors, Nubian Skin has since expanded into shapewear, swimwear, and menswear. Nubian Skin has also expanded into shapewear, swimwear, and menswear.

If you're looking for an insane array of luxe, global lingerie, Anya Lust, founded in 2015 by Krystle Kotara, also writes books of erotic poetry (opens in new tab) and prose. The idea is to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces alongside its own brand, making lingerie special and tailor-made, not chintzy and disposable.

After 15 years of curating African art, founder and owner Annabelle Mu'azu decided to literally shift her focus to panties. Come in for one-of-a-kind pieces that stimulate the senses.

Amber Tolliver founded Liberte when, after 17 years as a standard and plus-size model, she was still frustrated with her own size 32E options. So in 2019, the brand began offering a select few bras in cup sizes A-H, band sizes 32-38, and only three colors: black, blush, and navy. Lovely is the high-low mix. The most delicate Italian lace is often combined with high-performance modern materials such as micro jersey.

Finally. Not just lingerie for sexy moments. in 2017, designer and founder Shiara Robinson came up with the idea that you might want a nice bra and panties whether you're at work, lounging, or at the farmer's market, With LaSette, she brought her vision of all-day lingerie to life. Susie Black New York founder and designer Diondra Julian was in her last semester of college when her mother gave her something every new graduate wants: a box of carefully selected lingerie. Julian loved the gift, but the lingerie market was not her feminine, soft, delicate, and cool self. Susie Black's lingerie is luxe and lacy, yet youthful at the same time. Cut-out harem pants, one-shoulder bralettes, and silk boxers, all in a range of colors and styles, all of which were designed to be "the most comfortable, most comfortable, and most comfortable.

Real-life couple Vera Moore and Nate Johnson founded Love, Vera in 2018 to foster opportunities for black women in fashion (and to design seriously cute lingerie.) In the world of Love, Vera, sexiness There is no sole vision regarding Instead, expression and individualism are exalted. Love, Vera's clients are encouraged to have a conservative side as well as racist fantasies.