9 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
9 October 2026
AI in Fashion
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Lingerie, swimwear and hosiery

Darjeeling

Chantelle Group · France

Darjeeling is a French lingerie brand that is part of the family-owned Chantelle group. It makes corsetry, nightwear, swimwear, beachwear and tights.

Facts
Parent groupChantelle
CountryFrance
CategoriesCorsetry, nightwear, swimwear, hosiery
Retail modelFranchise boutiques
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
LingerieSwimwear
Sales channels
Franchise

What is Darjeeling?

Darjeeling is a lingerie and bodywear brand from France. It belongs to Chantelle, a family-owned group, and is presented in French trade media as a French brand operating in a growing market.

Products and positioning

The range covers several categories of intimate and related apparel:

  • Corsetry
  • Nightwear
  • Swimwear and beachwear
  • Quality tights and hosiery

Distribution

Darjeeling is developed through a franchise network. Franchisees run affiliated Darjeeling boutiques, and the brand has promoted the model to entrepreneurs who wish to open a lingerie shop under its name. French franchise publications have reported on new openings in regions such as Hauts-de-France and Corsica, which shows how the network extends beyond the major cities.

The range therefore spans everyday intimate wear, seasonal beach clothing and legwear. The franchise offer includes free documentation for prospective franchisees, who operate the affiliated boutiques under the Darjeeling name.

Why it matters

Darjeeling shows how a large lingerie group can use franchised shops, rather than only wholesale or its own stores, to reach shoppers in smaller French towns and regions.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Darjeeling?

Darjeeling is part of the family-owned Chantelle group.

What does Darjeeling sell?

Darjeeling sells corsetry, nightwear, swimwear, beachwear and quality tights and hosiery.

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