Padma Lakshmi and Bare Necessities Partner for Brand-New Capsule Collection

The author, TV host and activist’s swimwear, loungewear and undergarment collab is out now.

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Bare Necessities just launched the brand’s first collaboration with none other than Emmy Award winner and best-selling author Padma Lakshmi. The lingerie brand’s Padma X Bare Necessities line dropped today, June 6, and is “dedicated to empowering women at every stage of life.”

The collection, ranging from $12 to $138, features cool, edgy, sexy and supportive bras with band sizes 32 to 38 and cups C to G. Additionally, underwear and loungewear is available in clothing sizes S to XXL and swimwear in sizes 6 to 16. Each piece was infused with Lakshmi’s personal style and insight and blended with the brand’s high-quality craftsmanship.

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“Lingerie is such a personal, intimate part of one’s wardrobe, and I’ve certainly gathered a lot of ideas for how I’d build a collection over the years. I’ve modeled a lot of lingerie in my career, and I’m very particular about what works and what doesn’t work. When Bare Necessities approached me with the idea, I thought this would be a fun, creative challenge,” the 2023 SI Swimsuit model said in a press release. “I wanted a nice mix of everyday staples, as well as a couple of pieces that felt a little dressier and sexy.”

The 53-year-old added that though the line features items that work for everyone, she wanted to focus on creating pieces for women with a larger bust size and encourage women of all ages and sizes to feel sexy and feminine. Lingerie isn’t just for the “20-somethings with perfect bodies” she noted, and hopes that women will confidently rock pieces from her collection both in and out of the bedroom.

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Below are some of our favorite pieces from the Padma X Bare Necessities collection. Shop the full drop at barenecessities.com.

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Femme Zip-Front Rashguard One-Piece, $128 (barenecessities.com)

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“One of my favorite pieces is the zip-up rashguard with the mesh panels. When you’re going to the beach, you have to put on sunblock, but it’s such a pain, especially if you’re a mom or you have a lot to do,” Lakshmi said. “This bathing suit is one-piece, with long sleeves for more coverage. It’s a very utilitarian suit that also looks sporty, sexy and chic in a Bond Girl way, but without being too revealing. If you wanted to be more modest, it would be a good thing to wear. I’d zip it up when I was on the beach and, that way, I wouldn’t get too much sun except on my legs—one less [thing] to worry about.”

Calais Lace Front-Close Plunge Bra, $68 and Calais Lace Cheeky Underwear, $20 in Magenta (barenecessities.com)

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This ultra-flattering and supportive hot pink set will make you feel incredible.

Snakeskin Bustier, $88 (barenecessities.com)

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Pair this cute bustier with jeans for a night out, or layer it under a button-down shirt for an internal confidence boost.