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

Journelle

United States

Journelle is a luxury lingerie retailer operating since 2007, with boutiques in New York City and an online store. It sells designer brands alongside its own Journelle Collection, made in Italy.

Facts
Operating since2007
Co-CEOSapna Palep (per website)
BoutiquesNew York City, United States
SegmentLingerie, swimwear and hosiery
Websitejournelle.com
Segment
Premium
Categories
WomenswearLingerieAccessories
Sales channels
Own storesE-commerce

What is Journelle?

Journelle describes itself as a luxury lingerie retailer operating since 2007. Its website names Sapna Palep as co-chief executive but does not name its founders or state its headquarters, so New York City is given here based on its boutiques there. No ownership information could be verified.

Products and positioning

The assortment includes bras (balconette, plunge, strapless, mastectomy and maternity), panties, bodysuits, corsets, slips, hosiery, garters, shapewear, bridal lingerie, and sleep and loungewear such as silk pyjama sets and robes. It carries designer labels such as Fleur du Mal, Wolford and Aubade, alongside its own Journelle Collection, whose new pieces are said to be made in Italy.

Business model and distribution

Journelle combines boutiques in New York City, which offer complimentary in-store bra fittings, with an online store and virtual fitting appointments. This mix of multi-brand retail and own label is its defining model. The sources retrieved do not give store counts or revenue, so none are stated.

  • Operating since: 2007
  • Co-CEO: Sapna Palep (per website)
  • Model: multi-brand boutiques plus own label

Why it matters

Journelle is a specialist luxury lingerie retailer that uses fitting services and designer curation to differentiate itself from department stores and mass online sellers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Journelle?

Journelle is a luxury lingerie retailer operating since 2007. It has boutiques in New York City and sells online.

What does Journelle sell?

Journelle sells bras, underwear, bodysuits, hosiery, shapewear, bridal lingerie and sleepwear from designer brands such as Wolford and Aubade, plus its own Journelle Collection.

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