Bluebella vs SKIMS:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SKIMS had more branded searches than Bluebella among lingerie brands worldwide. SKIMS had about 160,000 branded searches, while Bluebella had 60,500. SKIMS made up 3.9% of all lingerie brand searches we track, and Bluebella accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about lingerie brands, Bluebella and SKIMS each appeared in three of the five answers. SKIMS was mentioned before Bluebella in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
SKIMS, about 3 searches for every 1 for Bluebella
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
SKIMS, named ahead of Bluebella in 2 of 3 answers
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Top lingerie brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bluebella and SKIMS were each mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SKIMS was listed before Bluebella in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Intimissimi3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Agent Provocateur3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- SKIMS3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bluebella3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Savage X Fenty2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Victoria's Secret2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Aerie2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Honey Birdette0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about lingerie brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which lingerie brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best lingerie brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best lingerie brand for everyday wear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lingerie brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bras and underwear”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Bluebella or SKIMS more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bluebella and SKIMS by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight lingerie brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for SKIMS, Bluebella. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Intimissimi | Savage X Fenty | Agent Provocateur | Honey Birdette | Victoria's Secret | SKIMS | Bluebella | Aerie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 68.7% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 71% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.1% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.2% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.3% | 10.7% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.6% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 6% | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.2% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 66.6% | 8.9% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.3% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.1% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.5% | 8.9% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.4% | 10.9% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
How has the Bluebella and SKIMS comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SKIMS was ahead of Bluebella in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bluebella’s share of searches among lingerie brands worldwide held steady at 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SKIMS’s share of searches among lingerie brands worldwide moved from 6.5% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 319K to 160K.
How did search popularity change for lingerie brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, SKIMS lost share of searches among lingerie brands worldwide, from 4.9% to 3.9%.
In September 2026, Bluebella rose from 8th to 7th among lingerie brands worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bluebella’s and SKIMS’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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