Swimwear that fits the way you move.
Wave Grid Lab Pulse designs swimwear and lingerie for women who want something considered. Cut from fabrics sourced in Lyon and Kyoto, finished by hand in our Tokyo atelier.
Current Collection
| name | capacity | tier | state | created |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivage Bikini SetA two-piece in 82% recycled nylon and 18% elastane, sourced from a mill… | 2 vCPU · 4 GiB | ¥38,000 the set | running | 2019 |
| Nuit BraletteA soft-cup bralette in Italian-stretch lace from Maison Deschamps, Lyon… | 4 vCPU · 8 GiB | ¥24,000 | running | 2019 |
| Soleil One-PieceA structured one-piece swimsuit in the same recycled nylon-elastane as … | 8 vCPU · 16 GiB | ¥42,000 | running | 2019 |
| Brume High-Waist BriefA high-waist bikini bottom in a matte recycled fabric with a wide waist… | 16 vCPU · 32 GiB | ¥19,000 | running | 2019 |
| Cendre SlipA bias-cut slip in 100% washed silk, sourced from a weaver in Tango, Ky… | 2 vCPU · 4 GiB | ¥56,000 | running | 2019 |
| Lune Brief SetA matched bralette and brief in a cotton-modal blend from a supplier in… | 4 vCPU · 8 GiB | ¥28,000 the set | running | 2019 |
How Wave Grid Lab Pulse started
Elastic sourced from a single supplier in Gifu P
No wholesale accounts. Direct to client only
Fitting appointments available six days a week,
What we do differently
Fabric sourced in Lyon and Kyoto
We work with two mills: Maison Deschamps in Lyon for our Italian-stretch lace, and Nishijin Textile Studio in Kyoto for our woven silk trims. Nothing is ordered from a catalogue.
Hand-finished in our Tokyo atelier
Every piece passes through the hands of our four-person finishing team in Minami-Aoyama before it ships. Seams are pressed flat, hooks are tested twice, and straps are adjusted to the millimetre.
Limited runs, no restocks
We produce each style in a single run of 40 to 80 units. When a size sells out, it is gone. This keeps our inventory honest and our quality consistent.
News & Announcements
How to wash and care for lace lingerie
Lace lingerie fails for one of two reasons: the lace itself degrades, or the elastic loses its stretch. Both are usually caused by washing. The good news is that both are preventable with a small amount of attention to how you clean the piece. This is what we tell every client who buys a Nuit Bralette or Nuit Thong from us.
Read more →Recycled nylon in swimwear: what the numbers mean
Most swimwear sold today lists a fabric composition on the label. Something like 80% nylon, 20% elastane, or …
What bias-cut means and why it matters for a silk slip
The Cendre Slip is cut on the bias. This is mentioned in the product description, but it is worth explaining …
Find the right piece for your summer
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A note from the owner
Aiko Murakami
Aiko Murakami trained as a pattern cutter at Osaka Apparel Technical College, graduating in 2010. She spent the following seven years at a mid-volume swimwear manufacturer in Osaka, where she cut patterns for export lines sold across Southeast Asia. In 2017 she relocated to Tokyo and spent two years freelancing for several small ready-to-wear labels before founding Wave Grid Lab Pulse in 2019. She travels to Lyon once a year to select lace from Maison Deschamps in person, and visits the Nishijin Textile Studio in Kyoto each spring. Outside the atelier, she swims open water in Tokyo Bay on Sunday mornings when the weather allows.
