# Underbust Corsets Victorian Goth Burlesque-Inspired Underthings by Bizarre Boudoir By Bianca | Published 2010-02-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underbust-corsets References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29452796) & [bizarreboudoir](http://www.bizarreboudoir.com) Over the past year, we've seen corsets come back into fashion, and these Underbust Corsets add a refreshing twist to burlesque revivalism. Designed by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) store owner Bizarre Boudoir, the Underbust Corsets [cinch waists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calvin-klein-shapewear) and push curves upward, forcing a very feminine silhouette. The gallery above features two of the designer's Underbust Corsets, and also showcases a few of her Victorian Goth [burlesque gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova). **Implications** - As North American society moves towards a more egalitarian mentality, practices such as sexual objectification have now become empowering due to a sexual liberation. By marketing a product as progressive and moving gender relations in a forward direction, corporations can expect to generate appeal amongst the gender relation-conscious demographic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Burlesque Revivalism:** The rise in popularity of corsets presents an opportunity for designers to add new twists to burlesque-inspired fashion to appeal to a growing market. - **Body Shape Enhancement:** Corsets designed to reshape the body are gaining popularity, paving the way for companies to innovate with new materials and technologies in order to provide a more comfortable and customizable fit. - **Empowering Sexualization:** The shift towards sexual liberation and feminist ideals presents opportunities for companies to market products in a way that empowers rather than objectifies women. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can explore new twists on classic styles, such as corsets, to appeal to an evolving consumer market. - **Textiles:** Innovative materials and technologies can be developed and incorporated into corsetry to provide a more comfortable and customized fit for consumers. - **Advertising:** Marketing strategies can be adjusted to promote products in a way that empowers rather than objectifies women, appealing to an increasingly gender-relations conscious consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Support Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwire-bra-collection.md) - [Mother-Daughter Founded Intimates Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cureus-label.md) - [Redefined Comfort-Forward Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexwire-bras.md) - [Delicate Bridal Lingerie Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-lingerie-line.md) - [Body-Conscious Undergarment Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripe-stare-bra-shop.md) - [Transformative Shaping Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Fashion-Forward Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calvin-klein-shapewear.md) - [Post-Surgery Undergarment Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postsurgery-undergarment.md)