# Killer Corsets Stella Tennant's Severely Thin Waistline Shocks in Vogue Italia By Milla Kiss | Published 2011-09-07 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avant-garde References: [models](http://models.com/feed/?p=25280) & [vogue.it](http://www.vogue.it/magazine/cover-story/2011/09/avantgarde) After the June 2011 'The Curvy Issue,' [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) Italia continues the shocking editorial series about women's self-perceptions, but the September 2011 'Avant-Garde' goes to the other extremes. The 'Discipline of Fashion' editorial photographed by Steven Meisel, and modeled by a stunning Stella Tennant, pays hommage to Ethel Granger. A much talked about fetish diva of the 1950s who represented the [curvy female body image](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit) to the extremes with wearing corsets in an outrageous way -- day and night -- until her waistline reached an absurd 13 inches. In the name of [female beauty, elegance and fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity), and to the request of husband William Arnold Granger, Ethel went ahead of her time wearing high heels and piercings as a true avant-garde diva. The Meisel-Tennant duo showcases powerfully and brilliantly the world of Ethel Granger, adding a hint of realistic pain to the September 2011 Avant-Garde series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Extreme Body Modification:** There is a growing trend of individuals pushing the boundaries of body modification, such as excessively thin waists, as a form of self-expression and avant-garde fashion. - **Redefining Beauty Standards:** Fashion editorials that challenge traditional beauty standards and showcase unconventional beauty ideals are gaining popularity and influencing the fashion industry. - **The Influence of Fashion History:** Fashion designers and stylists are drawing inspiration from historical fashion figures, like Ethel Granger, and incorporating their unique styles into modern fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry has the opportunity to cater to the growing demand for unconventional and body-modifying fashion trends, offering innovative and daring designs. - **Cosmetic Surgery:** As more individuals seek extreme body modifications, the cosmetic surgery industry can capitalize on this trend by offering specialized procedures that cater to unconventional beauty ideals. - **Photography and Art:** Photographers and artists can explore the concept of redefining beauty standards and pushing the boundaries of self-expression through their work, creating thought-provoking and impactful visual content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calvin-klein-shapewear.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [Dynamic Jewelry-Paired Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veneda-carter1.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Socially Impactful NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2.md) - [Transformative Shaping Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit.md)