You know that feeling when you put on something beautiful underneath your clothes? Not for anyone else. Just for yourself. And you walk through your day with this secret smile, like you know something important about yourself that nobody around can see.
That's what real lingerie is for. Not the stuff you grabbed on sale between errands. But the kind you chose carefully, tried on, touched with your hands. The kind that makes you feel like yourself – beautiful, whole, real.
Cyprus doesn't have many places where you can find lingerie like this. Most stores offer mass-market options where sizes jump around, seams irritate, and lace turns into a grey rag after a month. We at Lumiere created a space where every woman can touch real luxury – French Calais lace, British cashmere, and silk that breathes even in 40-degree heat. Here in the heart of Limassol, we've brought together three iconic brands that changed our understanding of what lingerie and loungewear should be.
Moving to Cyprus, many women face an unexpected problem. The climate here is different – hot, humid near the coast, with sharp temperature drops in air-conditioned spaces. The lingerie that worked perfectly in Moscow or London starts to chafe, doesn't breathe, creates discomfort.
And that's when you realize: material quality isn't just marketing talk. Natural silk regulates body temperature, French Calais lace doesn't irritate skin even on the hottest day, and the right bra fit changes not just your silhouette but your whole sense of self.
We're the only showroom in Cyprus bringing together three cult luxury brands: Aubade (France), Olivia von Halle (UK), and Derek Rose (UK). This isn't a multi-brand store where you get lost between racks. It's a space where every piece has been chosen with care and expertise. We don't just sell lingerie – we help women find what fits their bodies, their lives, their rhythm in Cyprus.
Ask any lingerie expert which brand sets the gold standard, and the answer is always the same – Aubade. Since 1875, this French house has been creating lingerie that became synonymous with luxury and quality.
Calais lace (Leavers Lace) isn't just a pretty pattern. It's a hand-weaving technique on 19th-century mechanical looms, of which only a few dozen remain in the world. Each meter of lace is created over hours, threads intertwining into the most complex patterns – flowers, swirls, geometry.
The result? Lace so fine and strong it can last decades with proper care. It doesn't stretch, doesn't lose shape, doesn't irritate skin. More than that – it breathes, which is critical for Cyprus climate.
In our Aubade collections at Lumiere you'll find:
Balcony bras with Calais lace – classic French fit, lifts and shapes naturally
Sets with Swarovski crystals – for those moments when you want to shine from within
Lace bodysuits and negligees – for romantic evenings or just for yourself
White bridal lingerie – ivory Calais lace for brides
Red lace lingerie – our bestseller before Valentine's Day
French sizing differs from standard European or American measurements. Our consultants have completed specialized Aubade fitting training. We help you:
Properly measure underbust and cup volume
Select the model for your body type (balcony, push-up, triangle, bralette)
Understand how a bra should fit – yes, about 80% of women wear the wrong size, and we fix that
Fittings happen in our private room, no rush, no pressure. You can come with a friend, have an espresso, try several models and feel the difference.
We inspect all returns carefully. Items that show any signs of wear, washing, perfume, makeup transfer, or damage cannot be accepted for return or exchange.
If Aubade is about seduction, Olivia von Halle is about the luxury you live in at home. This British brand, created by designer Olivia von Halle in 2011, specializes in pyjamas and loungewear made from pure silk.
We often hear: "Why silk pyjamas in Cyprus? It's already hot here!" Then women come in, try them on – and understand. Silk isn't a whim or excess. It's one of nature's smartest materials:
Temperature regulation: silk cools in heat and warms when cool (air-conditioned bedrooms in Cyprus can be freezing)
Hypoallergenic: natural silk doesn't cause irritation, perfect for sensitive skin
Breathability: unlike synthetics, silk breathes, preventing sweating
Anti-aging effect: silk fibers are 5 times softer than cotton, don't damage skin during sleep
We carry all key Olivia von Halle collections:
Lila – classic long pyjamas with contrast piping
Coco – shorts and shirt for hot Cyprus nights
Issa – silk kimono robes with prints
Slips & Camis – silk slips for sleep or as underwear
People often ask: which collection should I choose? We always say – depends on how you live.
Lila is classic. Long pants and long-sleeve shirt. Sounds hot? Actually no. Silk is so thin it doesn't create a greenhouse effect. We recommend Lila for:
Sleeping in air-conditioned bedrooms
Lazy Sunday mornings with coffee on the terrace
Those who appreciate the elegance of a full set
Coco is Cyprus summer in pure form. Shorts and short-sleeve shirt. Easy, free, doesn't restrict movement. Perfect for:
Hot July-August nights
Relaxed evenings at home
Loungewear style (can wear for video calls or quick door answers)
Derek Rose is a brand few know about, but those who try it love it. Founded in London in 1926, Derek Rose creates premium loungewear for men and women. We brought this brand to Cyprus because we fell in love with the quality of cut and nobility of fabrics.
One of our favorite features in the collection – matching pyjamas for couples from Derek Rose. Not similar, but truly matching models from the same fabric, same print, but different cuts (men's and women's).
Sounds cheesy? Maybe. But when you see a couple in matching silk pyjamas at breakfast on a terrace overlooking the sea – you understand there's something very... right about it. It's not for Instagram. It's intimacy, a shared language understood only by you two. We often gift-wrap these sets for anniversaries – and later receive thank-you messages.
Many think Cyprus is always hot. But those who live here know: from December to February, evenings get cool, especially in houses without central heating.
Derek Rose cashmere suits are salvation on those days:
Soft as a cloud
Don't itch (unlike cheap wool)
Temperature-regulate like silk
Look elegant (can pop to the corner shop without feeling sloppy)
When discussing luxury lingerie, three names always surface: Aubade, La Perla, Agent Provocateur. Here's why we chose Aubade.
Philosophy
French elegance, Calais lace, classics
Italian luxury, maximum decoration
British provocation, shock value
Lace
Only Leavers Lace from Calais
Various types, not always Calais
Mainly stretch lace
Fit
French – natural breast shape
Italian – maximum push-up
English – overtly sexual
Price
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Durability
5-10 years with proper care
3-5 years
1-3 years
Where to buy in Cyprus
At Lumiere, Limassol
No official stores
No official stores
We chose Aubade because we believe: true luxury isn't just about aesthetics, but quality tested by time.
There's a question men ask us most often: "What do I give a woman who has everything?"
Our answer is simple: give her the experience of choosing something beautiful for herself.
Lumiere gift certificates aren't just paper. They're:
The opportunity to visit our showroom, unhurriedly try on, touch fabrics
Consultation with our stylist who'll help select size and model
Beautiful packaging (when you unwrap an Aubade box with silk ribbon, you feel like a movie heroine)
Delivery across Cyprus if the recipient is in Nicosia or Paphos
Certificates from €200 to €500. Can be purchased online on our website or in person at the showroom. We'll package it so beautifully that the box itself becomes an event.
Book in advance – we'll prepare models in your size
Allow at least an hour – Aubade fitting takes time
Wear comfortable clothes – easy to take off and put on
Bring the outfit you're buying lingerie for – if it's a specific neckline or open back
You know, there's this concept – cost per wear. How much one wear of an item costs. If you buy cheap pyjamas for €30 and throw them out after six months – that's €30 for six months. If you buy Olivia von Halle silk for €400 and wear them for 5 years – that's €6.6 per month.
But it's not even about the math. It's about how you feel every day. That sensation when you put on something beautiful, quality, yours – and the day starts differently. That second in front of the mirror when you realize: yes, I deserve this.
We at Lumiere created a space where women allow themselves to choose beauty for themselves. Not for someone else, not because they "should." But because they want to. Because they can. Because you deserve it.
Come visit us. Touch Calais lace with your hands. Put on silk pyjamas. Look at yourself in the mirror in a properly fitted bra.
And feel the difference.
