Meet the team
We are a small, all-woman team working together to create beautiful pieces that are both a joy to wear and don’t cost the earth. Each of us is paid a living wage, doing what we love. We are passionate about sustainability, small business and eye-catching undies that make us feel amazing!
Meet Lou
Meet… Lou Crosby, founder, fabric sourcer, resident order packer, lady on logistics, creative vision holder and voice behind our Instagram.
What did you do before Brighton Lace?
Oh a real mixed bag! I trained as a journalist, as a yoga teacher and before that ran a raw chocolate company.
What is your favourite thing about working at Brighton Lace?
I love my team and I love our work, it still feels like playing all these years later. I’m very lucky.
What is it like to be a part of the Brighton Lace Team?
We’re a small team and we really care about each other, we’re good friends united by our passion for creating beautiful things.
What is your favourite item from the collections at Brighton Lace and why?
We’re working on a new organic cotton collection at the moment and I’m in love with the feel of it. The colours are vibrant and joyful, the designs are thoughtful and comfortable - I’m excited to show you!
Tell us how you hope people will feel wearing something from Brighton Lace.
The ethos of Brighton Lace is centred on self-care and celebration. I hope that when someone puts on their Brighton Lacies they feel empowered and celebrated.
Which three essentials do you need while you're working?
Coffee, chocolate (ha ha, you’ll notice a strong theme here!) And music – we listen to a lot of different styles, I like mixing it up each day
Meet Elena
Meet… Elena Moschella, Seamstress and Designer
What did you do before Brighton Lace?
I’m from Ukraine and ran my own studio there, working as a bespoke dressmaker and tailor for 23 years. I would design and make special garments for my clients, totally bespoke to them.
What is your favourite thing about working at Brighton Lace?
I love the beautiful materials we work with – the cashmere, the laces. Every day is different and I’m always working with new fabrics and designs.
What is it like to be a part of the Brighton Lace Team?
It’s all about friendship and passion for beautiful design. It’s a lovely atmosphere, we’re all very close and we really care about what we create.
What is your favourite item from the collections at Brighton Lace and why?
The cashmere underwear as each set is handmade to order. I love to see the different colours that people choose, and the tactile softness of the fabric is so special.
Tell us how you hope people will feel wearing something from Brighton Lace.
Cute, stylish and comfortable.
Which three essentials do you need while you're working?
Coffee, chocolate and the mannequin!
Meet Marta
Meet… Marta Peruzzi, Seamstress and Designer
What did you do before Brighton Lace?
Before Brighton Lace, I ran my own lingerie label in London. Focusing on made to measure and bespoke pieces, I used mostly lace and power mesh.
What is your favourite thing about working at Brighton Lace?
The fact that I’m doing what I love – making underwear!
What is it like to be a part of the Brighton Lace Team?
Being supported, looked after, and inspired by the team every day while creating beautiful underwear.
What is your favourite item from the collections at Brighton Lace and why?
Although we have a wide selection of lace designs, our organic cotton undies are my current favourite. I love both making them and wearing them, they are the absolute in comfort!
Tell us how you hope people will feel wearing something from Brighton Lace.
Comfortable, confident and environmentally conscious 😊
Which three essentials do you need while you're working?
Coffee, chocolate and my pair of scissors!