Studio

Shell Belle Couture is a luxury lifestyle brand; a beautifully feminine collection of vintage inspired, co-ordinated swimwear, slip dresses & lingerie - pieces that will carry you elegantly from Beach to Boudoir.

This showcase of handwork & intricate excellence encompasses the creator's career spanning 20 years of Intimate Apparel.

As an Internationally acclaimed multi-talented designer, Michelle Blenkinsopp has designed for many of the global lingerie brands, as well as being the designer & illustrator for a top trend consultancy that works 2 years ahead leading the industry. She is renowned for her attention to detail & nostalgic approach to design.

Michelle has combined her knowledge, experience & devotion to lingerie to create Shell Belle Couture.

Lovingly designed in her English Studio & expertly crafted in Mauritius, using only the finest Silks, Tulles & Laces. Michelle works alongside highly trained seamstresses to apply precious vintage touches to these delicate, sophisticated pieces.

Press Release

Create beautiful moments with Shell Belle Couture a Luxury Lifestyle Brand.

Be seduced by delicate, deliciously sophisticated pieces.

This season's collection is a 'love story' dating from the 1890's inspired by the Belle Epoque 'Lingerie Dress'.

Re-styled with a 1930's mood, reminiscent of past grandeur & the luxury of travel.

These Heirlooms of tomorrow evoke nostalgia & romance 'fall-in-love' with the delicacy & elegance of this keepsake collection.

A style that is feminine yet seductive created with only the finest silks, tulles & laces.

Sugar coated colours with soft powdered tones from Creme Brulee & Sepia through to Pistachio & Pink Champagne.

Subtle Gold signature touches & refined jewelled highlights add an air of luxury to this languid lifestyle.

Precious & Timeless to dress-up or dress-down, pieces to take you from the Beach to the most extravagant Soiree.

Flirt behind a lace smokescreen of frills, ruffles & sheer layers.

Just a touch of sweet indecency to lead you to the final performance....

Perfect for the Boudoir.

A collection created from a passion for Vintage Lingerie and the Desire for an Endless Summer.

'Lyrical, mesmerizing and timeless, they are almost too beautiful to wear.'

Shell Belle Couture for the Beautifully Undressed.