corsets, and other fashion items it inspires~

Corsets should never be labelled boring and plain. It can be frilly, girly, feminine, dark, edgy, punk, sophisticated, luxurious, royal, and all the other adjectives you can think of. Think: a blank body hugging and some body shaping canvas. All the colours, all the fabrics, all the details and accessories~ its so much fun, like a child spilled a candy box over it~!

Corsets also inspire different clothings. Coats and dresses for example do take inspiration from the ultimate intimate female garment~ I will show you a gothic floor length leather coat, with corset inspired detail at the back, and also one bustier and corset inspired short length coat, which is a chic little adition to any wardrobe~

As pretty as a peacock? Yes! Check out this peacock feather corset and corset dress, with elaborate detailing at the back~ a show-stopper for sure~! Its affordable and striking, wts not to like?

random inspirations

Totally random inspirations, a dior limted edition ballet bag, a bruna tenorio campaign shoot for ports 1961, a grey victorian coat with lace edges, and a cherry blossom crimson kimono with detailed beading....

Thats what inspirations are all about~ random jolts~

Medieval, Renaissance, Victorian, Edwardian.... Extravagance...

Extravagance in all they wear, i am green with envy at those women in the olden days..... Just open your eyes and see- embellished with grosgrain ribbon, lace, floral, beading, precious stones. brocade, silk, ruffles in colours of burgundy, royal blue, pink, violet, viridian....

Why has the world suddenly toned down? why minimalism? well, minimalism is chic, but.... regal and royal beauty is part of human history and nature... With that, i guess many people do share the same passion as i do, since we can all see many faithful adaptations of the marie antoinette style gowns.

For the super rich in this contemporary world, you have couture to turn to. For romantic designers that feel the passionate beckoning of the golden eras, like Galliano for Dior and Christian Lacroix, you can relive history at its best, through the modern intepretations of these coutouriors. Photos below are all from Dior.

For the public, dont despair, as there are also lots to choose from. Replica gowns are made and sold by many costume makes and seamstresses, they play a crucial part in letting us remember and actually feel how it was for baroness and queens by wearing the same dresses they did back then.

Though they are replicas, they are still exquisite and remains quite true to history. (Not to mention affordable as well...) Feel like owning one?well, feast your eyes first~