A well-made corset has a very carefully balanced fit: to create a beautiful shape that is actually wearable by a human requires great attention to the distribution of ease and negative ease. The lacing and lacing gap allows for fine-tuning of the fit on an individual basis without requiring a fully bespoke corset. Much has been written about bra fit, but what defines fit for a corset? As a corsetmaker, […]
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. The recent photograph released by La Perla of their Light and Shadow bra on model Ming Xi is such a graceful, beautiful image. Whilst the model herself is a beauty, the bra is pure elegance. The name Light and Shadow draws your attention to what the designer has hidden and also what is shown off. Notice the perfect placement of embroidery and shape of the […]
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. If French lingerie is historically known for speaking the art of seduction, there is no one more quintessentially French than luxury lingerie designer, Chantal Thomass. The designer’s creations are instantly recognizable for their irresistible combination of chic glamour and flirtatious feminity. And who better to capture the brand’s irreverent spirit than famed photographer Ellen Von Unwerth? Ms. Von Unwerth’s signature style is an […]
Ever discover a piece of lingerie that leaves you in awe, as if you were looking at a breathtaking painting? In fact, you may have thought, “This is so beautiful, I would hang it on the wall like art.” Tisja Damen is such a lingerie line. More art than lingerie, Tisja Damen’s work is richly detailed and nuanced, every square inch a new and surprising discovery. In fact, the designer herself […]
Disclaimer: The following is a compilation of anecdotal evidence and is not intended to replace the opinion of a licensed medical professional. If you’re planning to indulge in both A) the excuse to don a corset (hurrah) and B) a bottle of wine or some cocktails this Valentine’s Day, you might find yourself in for a surprise. Though drinking while corseted isn’t guaranteed trouble, it’s highly likely that your body […]
