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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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6 Featured, 37 Examples: 2,240,766 Total Clicks

Date Range: Jul 09 - Sep 09

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Consumer Insight Topics: Fashion Luxury Fashion Lifestyle Luxury

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Nude Corsets - Luxirare Molds Un-Dyed Leather into a Scandalous Risky Fashion

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Warm 210,891 Clicks Pub: Aug 31, 09

Nude Corsets

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 72,613 Clicks Pub: Sep 29, 09

Emo Corsets

aNGrYGiRL Gear's Line is Delightfully Dark

aNGrYGiRL 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 Corsets - Agent Provocateur's 'Soiree' Line is Dangerously Extreme

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Warm 69,223 Clicks Pub: Sep 11, 09

Spiked Corsets

Agent Provocateur's 'Soiree' Line is Dangerously Extreme

Agent 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 Corsets

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Warm 62,746 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 22,559 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 20,427 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]