New York-based Korean designer Jean Yu launched her eponymous collection of sumptuous silk lingerie and sleepwear separates in 2001 and swiftly gained acclaim for her striking aesthetic. Free of padding and underwire, Yu's barely-there chiffon and charmeuse slips are delicately modern, refreshingly simple and her fans include style-setters Hilary Swank and Sofia Coppola. Look out for exquisite handmade underwear sets with provocative cut-outs, floor-length chemises and sleek body suits in a palette of blush, lemon and classic black.