Charnos

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Charnos is a British hosiery manufacturer, founded in 1935 by Charles Noskwith in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, and later run by his son Rolf Noskwith. [1]

In January 2019, LF Intimates sold Charnos to Pour Moi Ltd. [2] [3]

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Charles Henry Noskwith founded Charnos is a British hosiery manufacturer, in 1935 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

References

  1. "History of Charnos". Ho-Hose. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  2. "Charnos & Lepel sold to Pour Moi". 16 January 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  3. "Lingerie brands cancel spring 19 orders". 25 January 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2024.