Private company

Journelle

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American lingerie company

Journelle is a luxury lingerie company based in New York. Founded by Claire Chambers, the name Journelle comes from the archaic French word journellement meaning 'daily', as lingerie is designed to be worn every day.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Journelle is a luxury lingerie company based in New York. Founded by Claire Chambers, the name Journelle comes from the archaic French word journellement meaning 'daily', as lingerie is designed to be worn every day.2

The story

Claire Chambers founded Journelle in 2007, opening additional stores in SoHo and Miami Beach in 2010, and on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in 2011. In 2013, Triumph International acquired a majority stake in Journelle. Chambers departed in 2015 shortly before opening their Chicago store.

In summer 2019, Journelle was acquired by Cosabella co-chief executive officer and creative director Guido Campello and his wife Sapna Palep.

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Products and brands

  • lingerie

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Locations

New York

Journelle's flagship store in Union Square opened its doors in December 2007. In November 2010, Journelle opened a store in Soho at 125 Mercer St. In 2011, Journelle opened its Upper East Side store on the corner of 73rd St. and 3rd Ave.

Chicago

In November 2015, Journelle opened its Chicago location at 1725 N. Damen Street between Willow and Wabansia Chicago, IL 60647.

Products

Journelle carries lingerie ranging from everyday basics to special occasions. It is known to have "pretty, lacy, delicate lingerie". The store also stocks loungewear, hosiery, shapewear, and accessories. Some brands and designers they carry include Chantelle, Hanky Panky, Eberjey, Fleur of England, Wolford, Natori, Simone Perele, and La Perla.

In February 2013, the company bottled its signature scent, The Linden flower, and created its own lingerie wash. Before the 2012 holiday season, it debuted luxury sleepwear under its company name and launched its full Journelle Collection, AW15.

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Timeline

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