A unique intimate apparel brand that promotes confidence and self-expression. Made in San Francisco.
Founded in 2012 by Marin Camille and Julia Zolinsky, Blackbird Underpinnings is a different kind of intimate apparel company -- one that celebrates the unique beauty of every woman by promoting self-expression and authenticity.
Inspired by the daring women of history, Blackbird Underpinnings brings you locally crafted intimates with a touch of the renegade feminine. We hope that these sumptuous garments will inspire fervent expressions of confidence and delight—a reminder that the simple act of dressing oneself is at once creative and revolutionary.
Blackbird Underpinnings launched its first collection, MAVEN, in 2014, adding additional styles in 2015. A new story is told with the NOCTURNE collection, launched winter 2017. Blackbird Underpinnings’ intimates have been featured on the runway at Lingerie Fashion Week in New York, and at special events partnering with like-minded Bay Area brands.
Inspired by the daring women of history, Blackbird Underpinnings brings you locally crafted intimates with a touch of the renegade feminine. We hope that these sumptuous garments will inspire fervent expressions of confidence and delight—a reminder that the simple act of dressing oneself is at once creative and revolutionary.
Blackbird Underpinnings launched its first collection, MAVEN, in 2014, adding additional styles in 2015. A new story is told with the NOCTURNE collection, launched winter 2017. Blackbird Underpinnings’ intimates have been featured on the runway at Lingerie Fashion Week in New York, and at special events partnering with like-minded Bay Area brands.
Blackbird for her simple elegance, dark feathers, and spirited manner. Underpinnings for its nuance, suggestion, and old fashioned flair.
MARIN CAMILLE - CO-FOUNDER, DESIGNER
Marin’s experience as a Bay Area artist and seamstress laid the foundation for the Blackbird Underpinnings story and designs. Inspired by the daring writings of Anaïs Nin and the dramatic developments in women’s fashion in the 1920’s, she is especially passionate about the expressive nature of apparel. Building this brand alongside her wonderful business partner has been a dream come to life for Marin--a chance to encourage the cultivation of confidence through one’s authentic voice and unique sense of style.
JULIA ZOLINSKY - CO-FOUNDER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
A native of Oakland, California, Julia brings over 10 years of business development, brand partnership and sales experience to the Blackbird Underpinnings team. Julia had long dreamed of being on the business side of a creative start-up when she serendipitously met Marin in 2011. The two became fast friends, hatched a plan for a company that would inspire self-expression through gorgeous underthings, and the rest is history.
Marin’s experience as a Bay Area artist and seamstress laid the foundation for the Blackbird Underpinnings story and designs. Inspired by the daring writings of Anaïs Nin and the dramatic developments in women’s fashion in the 1920’s, she is especially passionate about the expressive nature of apparel. Building this brand alongside her wonderful business partner has been a dream come to life for Marin--a chance to encourage the cultivation of confidence through one’s authentic voice and unique sense of style.
JULIA ZOLINSKY - CO-FOUNDER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
A native of Oakland, California, Julia brings over 10 years of business development, brand partnership and sales experience to the Blackbird Underpinnings team. Julia had long dreamed of being on the business side of a creative start-up when she serendipitously met Marin in 2011. The two became fast friends, hatched a plan for a company that would inspire self-expression through gorgeous underthings, and the rest is history.
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