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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 Corsets - Luxirare Molds Un-Dyed Leather into a Scandalous Risky Fashion
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Luxirare Molds Un-Dyed Leather into a Scandalous Risky Fashion
One 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 Corsets - aNGrYGiRL Gear's Line is Delightfully Dark
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Warm 72,113 Clicks Pub: Sep 29, 09
Emo Corsets
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Spiked Corsets - Agent Provocateur's 'Soiree' Line is Dangerously Extreme
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Warm 68,949 Clicks Pub: Sep 11, 09
Spiked Corsets
Agent Provocateur's 'Soiree' Line is Dangerously Extreme
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Tightlacing Editorials - 'Precious Time' in Vogue Italia is Crazy for Corsets
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Warm 61,471 Clicks Pub: Sep 12, 09
Tightlacing Editorials
'Precious Time' in Vogue Italia is Crazy for Corsets
Mark 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 Corsets - TheSockGirl's Sock Garters Channel Victorian Corsetry
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Warm 22,231 Clicks Pub: Sep 12, 09
Thigh Corsets
TheSockGirl's Sock Garters Channel Victorian Corsetry
These 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 Corsetography - Amy Adams in Period Pieces for August 2009 Issue of Allure
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Warm 20,230 Clicks Pub: Jul 29, 09
Classical Corsetography
Amy Adams in Period Pieces for August 2009 Issue of Allure
For 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]
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