Every brand has a piece that sits quietly in the collection, doing its job, while the headline items get all the attention.
For Lunalae at The Pole Edit, that piece is the Lola Mesh collection.
The Kehlani Steel Blue gets the searches. Carla Recycled gets the sustainability conversation. But the Lola Mesh Bralette and Lola Mesh Low Waist Bottom - two of the most technically distinct pieces Lunalae makes rarely get the attention they deserve.
This guide changes that.
What Makes the Lola Mesh Different From the Rest of the Lunalae Range
Lunalae's defining quality across their collection is that extraordinary soft nylon-spandex fabric. The one that people describe as "unlike anything else in their wardrobe." The one that makes first-time buyers understand immediately why the brand has the reputation it does.
The Lola Mesh pieces use a different fabric entirely.
Mesh construction. Not the standard Lunalae nylon-spandex, but a technical mesh fabric that brings completely different properties: maximum ventilation, a distinct open-weave visual texture, and a different relationship with light than solid fabric.
This is not a downgrade - it's a deliberate design choice for a specific purpose. The Lola Mesh exists because some training contexts benefit from mesh that the standard fabric doesn't provide.
The Lola Mesh Bralette Black
The Lola Bralette is Lunalae's mesh training top - a bralette cut in open-weave mesh fabric in foundational black.
What mesh does in a training top:
Ventilation. The open-weave structure of mesh allows air movement through the fabric in a way that solid nylon cannot. In a heated studio or during intensive training sessions where core temperature rises significantly, mesh on the torso makes a genuine physiological difference to comfort.
Visual texture. Mesh has a completely different visual quality from solid fabric - the open weave creates depth and dimension that solid colours don't achieve. Under studio lighting, mesh catches light differently at different angles. For content creation and performance contexts, this visual property is an aesthetic resource.
The Lunalae quality underneath. Despite the different fabric, the Lola Bralette maintains Lunalae's construction standards - the band sits securely, the overall construction holds through dynamic training, and the quality control reflects the brand's craft approach.
Who the Lola Bralette is for: Dancers who train in warm studios or run hot during intensive sessions and want the benefit of Lunalae quality with the ventilation advantage of mesh. Dancers building a diverse Lunalae wardrobe who want a different fabric aesthetic alongside their solid-fabric pieces.
The Lola Mesh Low Waist Bottom
The matching bottom to the Lola Bralette - a low waist training short in the same mesh construction and the same foundational black colourway.
The low waist silhouette: The Lola Bottom sits at low waist below the natural waist at the hip — which creates a different silhouette from the high-waisted Kehlani range. For dancers whose preference is a lower rise, or for training styles where a lower waistband position is more comfortable, the Lola Bottom provides this within the Lunalae quality standard.
Mesh in a training short: The same ventilation and visual texture benefits of the Bralette apply in the bottom piece. For floor work particularly where sustained contact with the studio surface can create heat build up - mesh shorts provide a practical comfort advantage.
The complete Lola set: Worn together, the Lola Mesh Bralette and Lola Mesh Low Waist Bottom create a complete mesh training look cohesive, intentional, and distinctly different from the solid-fabric Kehlani aesthetic. Two different looks within one brand.
Lola Mesh vs Kehlani: Understanding the Two Lunalae Directions
Both are Lunalae. Both are quality. They serve different training contexts and aesthetic preferences.
|
Factor |
Lola Mesh |
Kehlani Steel Blue |
|
Fabric |
Open-weave mesh |
Solid nylon-spandex |
|
Colourway |
Black |
Steel Blue |
|
Rise |
Low waist (bottom) |
High waist + low waist options |
|
Ventilation |
Maximum |
Standard |
|
Visual texture |
Open, dimensional |
Smooth, solid |
|
Best for |
Warm training, content variety |
Inversion security, all-round use |
|
Fabric feel |
Mesh-specific |
Lunalae's signature softness |
The two collections also pair well together for cross-look styling: a Kehlani High Waist Bottom with the Lola Mesh Bralette creates a mixed-fabric training look that's more interesting than a solid set while maintaining the same brand coherence.
The Broader Lunalae Range at The Pole Edit
The Lola Mesh collection sits alongside Lunalae's other offerings:
Kehlani High Waist Bottom Steel Blue Lunalae's signature high waist in the distinctive Steel Blue colourway.
Kehlani Low Waist Bottom Steel Blue The low waist alternative in the same Steel Blue.
Kehlani Top Steel Blue The matching top completing the Steel Blue collection.
Lure You Shorts Lunalae's High Waist Scrunch Garter Shorts in black - the brand's most expressive design element, with scrunch garter detailing that creates a completely different aesthetic from both the Kehlani and Lola ranges.
Carla Mesh High Waist Bike Shorts Recycled Black The eco-conscious option: recycled nylon in a longer bike-short format.
Sizing the Lola Mesh Collection
The Lola Mesh pieces use Lunalae's Australian sizing (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12).
For the Lola Mesh Bralette: Size to your bust measurement. Compare in centimetres to the product-specific chart.
For the Lola Mesh Low Waist Bottom: Size to your hip measurement. The low waist position means the high hip measurement (4 inches above standard hip) is also worth checking for waistband fit comfort.
Mesh sizing note: Mesh fabrics have different stretch characteristics from solid nylon-spandex. Some dancers find mesh pieces have less stretch accommodation than their standard fabric equivalent when between sizes in a mesh piece, sizing up is the safe choice.
Between sizes: Go up. This is Lunalae's consistent community advice across all their collections.
Shop the Lola Mesh Collection
Lola Mesh Bralette Black → Lola Mesh Low Waist Bottom →
Both available at The Pole Edit with US domestic shipping. No import tariffs, fast delivery, easy returns. Browse the full Lunalae collection or all 7 brands at thepoleedit.com/collections/all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Lola Mesh Bralette suitable for pole dancing? A: Yes - it's a Lunalae training top designed for pole training, with construction that holds through dynamic movement.
Q: How is the Lola Mesh different from the standard Lunalae fabric? A: The Lola uses open-weave mesh for maximum ventilation and a distinct visual texture, rather than Lunalae's signature solid nylon-spandex blend.
Q: Can I wear the Lola Bralette with Kehlani bottoms? A: Yes - mixing Lunalae pieces across the collection creates an interesting mixed-fabric look within the same brand.
Q: Where can I buy Lunalae in the USA? A: The Pole Edit US domestic shipping, no tariffs, easy returns.
