# Lingerie Couture Carine Gilson's Sexy Line is Handmade by Belgium Maidens By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-12-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lingerie-couture-handmade-by-belgium-maidens References: [carinegilson](http://www.carinegilson.com/) Haute Couture is the epitome of craftsmanship in fabric and style. The Lingerie Couture by Carine Gilson graces the bodies of the famous and the covers of the famous magazines. Each piece of her line is handmade in Brussels from the ideas and sketches made by Gilson, a graduate of [Antwerp Academy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-bathing). Carine proves that natural silks and [frilly lace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-lace) are very sexy, but not necessarily always cute. **Implications** - Carine Gilson's works have been been in many popular magazines such as the men's magazine GQ. The [intricate lace detailing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein) on her lingerie pieces is what makes them so unique. Gilson likes to use numerous colors, but some featured favorites are classic black and gold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/underwear) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handmade Lingerie:** The popularity of Carine Gilson's handmade lingerie highlights a growing trend towards unique and personalized undergarments. - **Luxury Lingerie:** Carine Gilson's haute couture lingerie represents a surge in demand for high-end, luxurious intimate apparel. - **Intricate Lace Detailing:** The use of intricate lace detailing in Carine Gilson's lingerie sets a trend towards intricate and delicate designs in undergarments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can leverage handmade lingerie as a disruptive innovation opportunity to cater to the demand for unique and personalized undergarments. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can tap into the trend of high-end lingerie by offering exclusive and opulent intimate apparel options. - **Textile and Lace:** The textile and lace industry has an opportunity to provide intricate lace detailing to meet the increasing demand for delicate and ornate undergarments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorette-springsummer-collection.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Luxurious Handmade Silk Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-silk-garments.md) - [Mother-Daughter Founded Intimates Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cureus-label.md) - [Elegant High-Waisted Panties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-cut-briefs.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Underwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hendon-heritage.md) - [Festive Organic Cotton Intimates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cou-cou-holiday.md) - [Romantic Kitschy Lingerie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-love-and-lemons-1.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md)