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
Corset Design – Elena Amos
RESEARCH INTO CORSETS WITHIN TRENDS AND FASHION HISTORY - Looking into corsetry I found that corsets throughout history have been contemporary and time-honoured construction garments with various opinions regarding the ‘dangers’ of the corset. Some argue that corsets caused a variety
Trend Alert: SS23 corsetry
This mood board showcases designs for spring/summer 23, all influenced by corsets of the past. Images: WGSN Today's corsets are more about fashion and empowering women in modern day society, rather than constraints. In history, corsets were first used to constrict and
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 corset
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 helped define
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
Corsets today
Corsets have been considered one of the most controversial garments in fashion history so far and they are making a comeback. Although corsets have a reputation of being instruments of women’s oppression in the past, history has shown us that
Corsets – a look through time
Corsets have been a fashion staple throughout the years, coming in and out of the mainstream as fashion changes and grows. From their origins to what they are now, they are still an item some people would love to have
Modern day corsetry
Modern-day corsetry has started to become more of a trend in recent years because of the shape and look that it's been given. With it going from old fashioned to cool and trendy, it's changed a lot of peoples opinion on this style choice.
Modern-day corsets: why they are back from the dead
Corsets have had a controversial and doubtful place in society but, we are taking the beautiful piece back from the grave. Rather than the immensely restrictive and misogynistic meanings behind the corset, this mood board focuses on the feminine and trendy
Five fashion trends we blame TikTok for reviving
TikTok is the latest social media platform most (if not all) of us are addicted to. Here at Fashion North, we even have our own account @Fashion_North! Like most social media, it’s ‘transported’ many garments into our wish lists and