Whether they be the celebrated curve exaggerations or the dreaded body squeezers, corsets have always been iconic and synonymous with the female form.
They exaggerate the hour-glass figure associated with the ideal female form,: a large bust with tiny waist and curvaceous hips.
21-year-old costume design student, Carly Van Groeningen, partakes in private corset-making classes. Why? Because she loves the challenge and the precision involved in corsetry.
Implications - The gorgeous model in this shoot is Aris Cologon, a 20-year-old model and client of Melinda Hanley, who rocks a variety of different outfits in this collection with aplomb.
Do not be surprised if you see her pop up in major international ad campaigns in the near future, she's a model with potential for superstardom.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Corset Fashion
- As the corset returns to fashion, there are opportunities for disruptive innovation in corset-making techniques, fabrics and comfort features.
- Hourglass Figure Exaggeration
- With a return to the exaggerated hourglass figure in fashion, there are opportunities for disruptive innovation in body contouring, shapewear and lingerie.
- Private Fashion Education
- The rise in private corset-making classes highlights opportunities for disruptive innovation in personalized fashion education, online learning, and workshops.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Retail
- As the corset returns to fashion, fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend by offering corset-inspired fashion and accessories.
- Lingerie and Shapewear
- With a return to the exaggerated hourglass figure in fashion, lingerie and shapewear companies can innovate in materials, comfort features and design.
- Online Education
- The rise in private corset-making classes highlights opportunities for online educations platforms to offer personalized, on-demand fashion and design courses.
