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Reviving Constriction
Victorian-era corsets show a penchant for self-punishment
Implications - Despite living in an era with a wide array of personal freedoms, Victorian-era corsets have made a comeback. They're revered most among emo and punk subcultures, where this self-imposed constriction offers a more realistic alternative to the happy-go-lucky and materialistic mainstream world.
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Nude CorsetsLuxirare Molds Un-Dyed Leather into a Scandalous Risky FashionOne of our favorite fashion and cuisine blogs, Luxirare, came out with a realistic-looking un-dyed leather corset. The corset was molded from a severed mannequin and turned out to be stunningly lifelike.… [More] |
Emo CorsetsaNGrYGiRL Gear's Line is Delightfully DarkaNGrYGiRL Gear specializes in exclusive, custom handmade clothing “for the darker side of life.” With names like “Temptation” and “Dominance,” aNGrYGiRL Gear’s edgy line of gorgeous custom corsets are… [More] |
Spiked CorsetsAgent Provocateur's 'Soiree' Line is Dangerously ExtremeAgent Provocateur has showcased their new high-end lingerie line, “Soiree,” at an intimate runway show held at the Soho Grand Hotel in New York.
Described as the “ultimate luxury fanatasy,” Agent Provocateur’s… [More] | |||||||||
Tightlacing Editorials'Precious Time' in Vogue Italia is Crazy for CorsetsMark Seliger has gone corset crazy for 'Precious Time' in Vogue Italia. The wasp waist of Isabel Lucas for the editorial can only be achieved by most mortals after tightlacing a corset--just check out… [More] |
Thigh CorsetsTheSockGirl's Sock Garters Channel Victorian CorsetryThese sock garters by Etsy artisan 'TheSockGirl' remind me of thigh corsets. They feature the same lace-up back that a corset does, and they have the potential to be significantly more restrictive than… [More] |
Classical CorsetographyAmy Adams in Period Pieces for August 2009 Issue of AllureFor the August issue of Allure Magazine, actor Amy Adams got rid of her casual attire and opted for some Victorian-era glam.
The Amy Adams shoot for Allure Magazine shows the star in corseted dresses… [More] | |||||||||
