Body Editions is redefining the bodysuit as a wardrobe staple, providing the perfect foundation for any outfit. Avenue 32 gets to know Body Editions designer Raquel Franco.
Where did you draw your inspiration from this season?
My inspiration came from the Côte d’Azur in the 1920s, which brought fun and freedom to classic cuts, and the inimitable French savoir-faire. This theme continues for the Autumn/Winter 2012 collection.
How would you describe the Body Editions woman?
Timelessly chic, with a sensual touch.
What music has been playing in your design studio recently?
We can’t stop listening to the Drive soundtrack – “Desire”, “Kavinsky”. So good.
Who is your all-time favourite fashion icon?
Diana Vreeland.
What is your favourite piece from our selection of the Body Editions collection?
Hmm, it’s a difficult choice. I have been wearing the round-neck and collared knits non-stop, especially in navy.
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Bust - Wearing
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Waist - Place the tape around the
narrowest part of your natural waistline.
Hip - Place the tape around the fullest part,
usually over your bottom or at the top of your thighs.
Overarm - Hold the tape on your
shoulder bone and measure over your elbow to your wrist, do this with your arm bent.
Height -
In bare feet, stand against a wall and mark the point perpendicular to the top of your head. Measure
up to this point from the floor.
| Master Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | |
| UK | UK | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| US | US | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| ITALY | IT | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| FRANCE | FR | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
| Australia | AU | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| Band size | ||||||
| UK | UK | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| US | US | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| France | FR | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 100 |
| Europe | EU | 65 | 70 | 75 | 80 | 85 |
| Australia | AU | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Cup size | ||||||||||
| UK | UK | A | B | C | D | DD | E | F | FF | G |
| US | US | A | B | C | D | DD/E | DDD/F | G | H | I |
| France | FR | A | B | C | D | E | F | |||
| Europe | EU | A | B | C | D | E | F | |||
| Australia | AU | A | B | C | D | DD | E | F |
| Master Size (IT) | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | |
| ITALY / EU | IT/EU | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 |
| UK | UK | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 |
| US | US | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
| FRANCE | FR | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 |
| Australia | AU | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 |
| Master Size | XS | XS | S | S | S | S | M | M | M | M | L | L | L | L | XL |
| UK | J | J½ | K | K½ | L | L½ | M | M½ | N | N½ | O | O½ | P | P½ | Q |
| US | 4¾ | 5 | 5¼ | 5½ | 5¾ | 6 | 6¼ | 6½ | 6¾ | 7 | 7¼ | 7½ | 7¾ | 8 | 8¼ |
| EUROPEAN | 10 | 10/11 | 11 | 12 | 11/12 | 13 | 14 | 14/15 | 15 | 15/16 | 16 | 17 | 17/18 | 18 | 18/19 |
| Master Size | XS | XS | S | S | S | M | M | M | L | L | L |
| UK | 6 5⁄8 | 6 3⁄4 | 6 7⁄8 | 7 | 7 1⁄8 | 7 1⁄4 | 7 3⁄8 | 7 1⁄2 | 7 5⁄8 | 7 3⁄4 | 7 7⁄8 |
| US | 6 3⁄4 | 6 7⁄8 | 7 | 7 1⁄8 | 7 1⁄4 | 7 3⁄8 | 7 1⁄2 | 7 5⁄8 | 7 3⁄4 | 7 7⁄8 | 8 |
| CM | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 |
| Inches | 21 1⁄4 | 21 5⁄8 | 22 | 22 1⁄2 | 22 3⁄4 | 23 1⁄4 | 23 5⁄8 | 24 | 24 1⁄2 | 24 3⁄4 | 25 1⁄4 |