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The return of the corset
The corset is making a comeback. After years of women shying away from corsetry in favour of feminism, designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen have reinvented the corset style in a once unimaginable way. The integration of the […]
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Corsetry at Yohji Yamamoto
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The Evolution of Corsets as seen on Celebs
Some of the most iconic celebrities have all worn the corset. Here’s our guide to some looks. Marilyn Monroe 1940-1960 Marilyn Monroe was no stranger in her time to wearing corsets. Renowned for her voluptuous hourglass figure, corsets were what […]
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Corsetry, a timeline: 1899-1949
In my moodboard I decided to capture a small window in the life of the corset and explore the first half of the 20th century. I began just before the Edwardian period with an image of a lady modelling an […]
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Moodboard: Modern Day Corsets
The use of corsets has changed from practical to fashionable. Older corsets from the Victorian era were made to be worn underneath a garment and were used for things such as supporting the back or waist training. Nowadays they aren’t […]
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Evolution of the Corset
Iconic fashion designers such as Thierry Mugler, Vivienne Westwood and Mr. Pearl have all redesigned the corset to be reintroduced to the modern market. All three apply a modern twist to the classical garment by changing materials, shapes, and often, […]