I had originally hoped to write a single article about corset lacing, but as my draft waxed on, I quickly realized there are too many facets of the topic to do justice in a single piece. Lacing is widely recognized as the signature, defining feature of a corset. Though that’s a gross oversimplification of a garment that is truly a feat of engineering, it is true that much of a corset’s structure, […]
The current collection from Dita Von Teese’s Von Follies has a lot of really winning pieces, but I have to say that this set from Madam X is certainly my favorite. I had the opportunity to special order several pieces via Dark Garden, including the much-vaunted (and much-wanted) Her Sexellency Dress, but I kind of wish I could wear Madam X everyday. I got the wire-free bra and full brief, […]
I know I’m a bit late to the party on this one, but a few weeks ago an article came out on Huffington Post about how shapewear squeezes your organs and is Bad For You. This post is not as analytical as some of my previous. It is largely, if not purely, anecdotal, and of course everyone’s experience will be different. Still, before we all react as alarmists because a […]
The corsetry community can be a pedantic bunch. I say this unironically, I know that I am also guilty of a certain degree of pedantry as a corsetmaker — one need look no farther than What (You Didn’t Know) to Look for in a Corset to see the evidence as I obsess over pattern matching at the center front. We all have our pet peeves. One thing that often gets the […]
Last night, it was my pleasure to attend and model at Bralettes & Bow Ties, a lingerie party co-hosted by Honey Cooler Handmade, Zelma Rose, and Rue Magazine. And it was, well, just swell. (Note: I’m bringing back “swell,” at least for a few seconds.) The soiree was hosted in HCH’s beautiful studio by designer Stephanie Bodnar, with live models showing off her new ready-to-wear line, a photo booth, and a […]
