# Evolutionary Corsets The Hubert Barrere Corset Collection Tells the Story of the Undergarment By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-07-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubert-barrere-corset References: [hautemacabre](http://hautemacabre.com/2011/06/hubert-barreres-corset/) & [elitechoice.org](http://elitechoice.org/2011/06/13/french-designer-hubert-barrere-relates-the-corsets-tale/) Over time, the corset has evolved from a mandatory staple in every woman's wardrobe to a decorative undergarment and finally to a hot-ticket outdoor fashion, and the Hubert Barrere Corset collection tracks this evolution with a series of iconically artistic corset designs. Barrere has teamed up with art critic Charles-Arthur Boyer to tell this story using photographs of the famed French designer's signature pieces. Barrere is a respected designer whose artful designs have earned him collaborations with fashion houses like [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection), [Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-mademoiselles) and [Dolce & Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-gabbana-dolce). Corsets make regular appearances on high-fashion runways across the world and have been showing up even more frequently in designer collections; they're famously used in the costumes designed by the likes of Alexander McQueen, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Stella McCartnery and John Galliano. **Implications** - Despite changing purposes and evolving designs, certain fashion items are timeless and iconic. For consumers, the influence of these items is undeniable, and many find ways to incorporate these styles into their everyday wardrobes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Evolution of Corsets:** Opportunity for designers to innovate and create modern corsets that blend fashion and function. - **Artistic Corset Designs:** Opportunity for collaborations between fashion designers and artists to create visually stunning corsets. - **Corsets in High-fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to incorporate corsets into their runway shows and collections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to explore creative corset designs and incorporate them into their collections. - **Art and Photography:** Opportunity for artists and photographers to collaborate with fashion designers and capture the artistry of corset designs. - **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to create high-end corsets and cater to the demand for unique and iconic fashion items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Sustainable Shapewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanhug.md) - [Complimentary Sculptural Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece.md) - [Delicate Bridal Lingerie Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-lingerie-line.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Functional Support Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwire-bra-collection.md)