Expert Fashion Design Consultancy
Studio Nu is led by Intimates and Performancewear design expert, Laura Flanagan.
Originally from the UK, Laura has dedicated her career to designing and developing women's lingerie, bodywear, swimwear, sleepwear, loungewear, and activewear for global fashion markets.
With a strong conceptual outlook and extensive industry expertise, Laura combines creative vision with the technical knowledge required to translate ideas into commercially successful products. Her experience spans trend-led design, product development, and manufacturing guidance, helping brands bring innovative concepts to market.
Through Studio Nu, Laura collaborates with a trusted network of industry professionals and specialist partners when required, ensuring every project benefits from the highest level of expertise.
Studio Nu HQ is based in a Grade II listed former cotton mill in the historic Ancoats neighbourhood of Manchester, UK, working with fashion brands, start-ups, manufacturers, and factories across the globe.
Studio Nu offers three core services:
Trend
Design Fundamentals
Consultancy
With Laura as the design force behind Studio Nu, the studio brings over 15 years of experience within the fashion and apparel space. Having worked across retailers, brands, and suppliers, Laura has developed a comprehensive understanding of the product lifecycle and the wider industry landscape, from concept and design through to development and manufacturing.
Laura's international experience has seen her work for companies in the UK, France, Hong Kong, Australia, and Canada, providing valuable insight into global markets, consumer trends, sourcing, and production. This widespread experience enables Studio Nu to support brands with informed, commercially focused solutions.
At Studio Nu, we are experts in what we do. We stay true to our specialist niche and remain driven by a genuine passion for the product categories we know best. By focusing our expertise, we provide informed, relevant and inspiring design, development, and consultancy support.
The name Studio Nu draws inspiration from the French word nu, meaning “naked” or “bare.” It evokes a sense of natural beauty, celebrating the reveal of skin that lies at the heart of Intimates and Performancewear.
Our specialist product categories include:
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Lingerie
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Bodywear
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Swimwear
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Sleepwear
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Loungewear
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Activewear
Laura's experience extends beyond Design roles, having also worked within Buying functions across the fashion industry. This dual perspective gives Studio Nu a strong commercial outlook and a deeper understanding of both the creative and business aspects of product development.
With expertise in range building, seasonal planning, product costing, and consumer-led decision making, Studio Nu is able to support brands in creating inspiring commercially viable collections.
Studio Nu is constantly travelling to expose ourselves to global trends, international markets and the most relevant trade shows. This inspiration infuses into the services Studio Nu delivers.
We work fluidly and flexibly around the world.
Trend is a speciality at Studio Nu — and a genuine passion.
We are constantly questioning the why, the when, and what's next. By looking beyond the obvious, Studio Nu identifies emerging trends, shifting consumer behaviours, and future market opportunities, helping brands make informed decisions with confidence.
Our trend-led approach combines curiosity, research, and industry insight to uncover meaningful direction that can be translated into relevant, commercially successful products and collections.
