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1900 corset Dior 2004-2005
Britney Spears
Christina Aguilera
Bridal corsets
| .Wearing a corset today
The corset or history of a revival Companion of women during centuries, then regarded as an oppression instrument and thrown away at the beginning of the twentieth century, the corset came back into fashion a few years ago. But everything has changed... Seen as a "pressure" when it was almost obligatory, it undoubtedly needed to fall in oblivion to be, today, tackled in a funnier way. Obvious symbol of this
fundamental difference: it goes from now on over clothing, is exposed
to view in splendid fabrics and trimings, instead of hiding. It has
become a beautiful item in itself, a single and stunning masterpiece.
From mass oppression instrument, it has become the mark of a strong
singularity, of a choice, and it underlines the independence of the
woman who wears it ; freed from all dictats, it follows now
the desires of each one. From fashion shows...
Fashion
designers begun to
honour it : Vivienne Westwood the iconoclast has been the
great precursory in the seventies, followed soon by Thierry Mugler,
Jean-Paul Gaultier, Christian Lacroix, Dior... Since 1995, rare are the
podiums where the corset, magnified by gorgeous fabrics and
extraordinary forms, does not appear as a guest-star!
The
corset is also worn, more
and more, by many stars, especially for film promotions or awards.
Singers are great fans too : after Madonna, who has been the
talk of town in the eighties with her famous Jean-Paul Gauthier corset,
and returned corseted in 2004 in her Re-invention Tour, Christina
Aguilera, Britney Spears and many others multiply their corseted
appearances. Films like "Dangerous Liaisons" or "Moulin-Rouge" also
showed us many corsets on the screen, and this cinematographic
profusion seems to go increasing (Underworld, Van Hellsing,
Marie-Antoinette...). ... to underground and special occasions
The underground world is also fond of corsets,
from the gothics who adore black velvet, and purple lace, to the
fetishists -more leather and vinyl lovers- who like wearing
extravagant styles. Since the late nineties, brides too seem to dare wearing corsets: they appreciate the charms of the beautiful figure given by a true corset, more than a flimsy and bad-fitting bustier. What could be more wonderful than this cascade of lacings in the back and this delicately decorated front, these precious fabrics, whether they are cream-coloured or more dared and richly decorated with feathers, embroideries... A way of mixing purity and sensuality which is not lacking in charm. And corsets are more and more appreciated in prom balls? it adds such a glamour and fashion touch to the classical prom dress !
Men
also begin to be attracted
by corsets; they usually adopt a more clearly fetish point of view,
whether in vinyl/leather, or as transsexuals. They begin to show off
frequently in fetish and even gothic parties. I hope they will soon
enlarge their corseted appearances! Want to take the plunge? It's up to you now to choose where you will make admire your corset : wedding (yours, or while being invited to another?s!), prom ball, receptions, gothic or fetish parties, cocktails? In fact, any place and time where you can try to outdo each other in elegance and originality!
And
if you still do hesitate to expose
you to views in that gorgeous and soooo sexy way (but what a pity...),
why not reserve your corset to the eyes of your very special one? The
intimacy of the bedroom will be turned upside down by your charms! A
beautiful gift to make him? and yourself!
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1907 corset
Christian Lacroix
Jean-Paul Gaultier
Thierry Mugler
Nicole Kidman
Madonna eigthies
Madonna 2000
Gothic corsets
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