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1920s flappers style seen on the catwalks and Taylor Swift
Flappers are back. The 1920s style was seen on the catwalks at Shiatzy Chen’s SS25 show in Paris with a model sashaying down the catwalk in a champagne-coloured flapper-inspired dress featuring a textured fabric and intricate details clearly inspired by 1920s fashion. The knee-length frock featured lightweight fabrics, representing the jazz age, where women wore dresses…
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Fashion History: Ruffles, ribbons, and the Rococo period
Corsets from this period were designed to give the illusion of a tiny waist by using whale bone to add structure to the bodice. The hemline was often pointed at the front and back and the bust line was squared to emphasise the curves and shape of the body. They were usually made from silk…
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Fashion History: How Pirates inspired a fashion movement
In a series of articles, Fashion North explores the importance of corsetry throughout fashion history. Here, fashion design and promotion student, Lily Ellen Rodell, explores steam punk fashion, pirates and corsets. This fashion moodboard is inspired by pirate style and the Steampunk subculture. It’s a facet of fashion you don’t see much of…
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How 1920s flappers inspired Dolce and Gabbana
catwalk image credit: WGSN high street image credit: Asos.com
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Fashion from the Past: Iconic corsets, celebs, and perfume
During the post war era, it was common for Hollywood stars to be style icons, inspiring women across the globe, as well as fashion houses and designers. One such actress was Mae West, who was known for wearing corsets under dresses throughout her film career, including the 1933 drama comedy “She done him wrong”. In the…
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Mermaid core corset design inspired by the ocean
by Akhayar Corsets have been a statement fashion accessory for many years now, but it has recently risen up to popularity again. Many celebrities and influencers have been seen wearing them on social media platforms, not as a formal wear but instead, a casual wear with a lot of layerings on top. Unlike the past,…