Brand profile

Bordelle

London label making bondage-inspired luxury lingerie built from 24k gold-plated hardware and adjustable satin elastic strapping.

LondonOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Avant-gardeStyle
$$$$$Price

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A woman wearing Bordelle signature angela dress - black

What to know about Bordelle

Strapping and hardware are the design

The house method layers adjustable satin elastic straps and 24k gold-plated fittings over lace, mesh and silk, so bondage-referencing harnesses and bodysuits read as outerwear.

Very high prices, own atelier

Pieces are handmade by teams in London and at the brand's own facility in Cluj, Romania, which explains the price and the consistency of the hardware-heavy construction.

A permanent line under the seasons

A continuity Signature range stays in stock alongside seasonal mainline collections, so core harnesses, bras and suspender pieces can be replaced or added to over time.

Known forSocks & underwear

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Brand facts

Bordelle is a London lingerie label founded by Alexandra Popa and launched at Selfridges in 2009. Its house technique layers 24k gold-plated hardware and adjustable satin elastic strapping over lace, mesh and silk, producing bondage-referencing bodysuits, harnesses, bras and suspender pieces cut to read as outerwear. A continuity Signature line runs alongside seasonal mainline collections. Garments are handmade by teams in London and at the brand's own facility, Atelier Bordelle Productions, in Cluj, Romania, and sold through stockists in more than 25 countries.

Founded
2009
Origin
London, United Kingdom
Made in
United Kingdom, Romania
Price
$$$$$
Focus
Womenswear
Facts checked
September 2026
Styles
Avant-garde, Punk / Grunge / Goth, Quiet luxury

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