My love of handmade is no secret, and it seems that I am not alone with a number of brands gaining worldwide recognition and priding themselves on locally made pieces. Gilda and Pearl is one such label that is growing from strength to strength, importing their knickers and bras handmade in the UK to countries across the world.

The benefit of such bespoke lingerie brands is that their designs are custom made to fit customers, and there is also the freedom to make personal alterations.

Gilda and Pearl offer luxurious silk, lace and satins in a bright rainbow of colours. They are both young and sophisticated at the same time, referencing Old Hollywood glamour throughout.

As well as their own website www.gildapearl.co.uk and a small store at Etsy.com, they are available at glamorousamorous.com, Figleaves.com in the USA as well as the UK, and are a recent addition to Boudoir Bandit in Australia.