17th Century Stays/Corsets
In the 17th century clothes were softer and more flowing.
The heavy iron corset which flattened rather than shaped, gave way to corsetry that emphasised the waist and full skirts.
After 1630-40 the corset became part of the top fabric bodice as it was mounted on a boned lining. This was actually thought of as tailoring as the stays became one with the bodice gown.
Stays only returned in the 1670s when the patterned bodice was worn under the over gown. Then the boned section was once more thought of as stays and considered an undergarment.
The most famous fashion designer for corsets is none other than Jean Paul Gaultier, whose signature has become corsets. Gaultier reintroduced corset as outerwear in 1983 when he designed his first corset dress.
Alexander McQueen
Givenchy Haute Couture
Jasmine di Milo
Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood
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In the 17th century clothes were softer and more flowing.
The heavy iron corset which flattened rather than shaped, gave way to corsetry that emphasised the waist and full skirts.
After 1630-40 the corset became part of the top fabric bodice as it was mounted on a boned lining. This was actually thought of as tailoring as the stays became one with the bodice gown.
Stays only returned in the 1670s when the patterned bodice was worn under the over gown. Then the boned section was once more thought of as stays and considered an undergarment.
The most famous fashion designer for corsets is none other than Jean Paul Gaultier, whose signature has become corsets. Gaultier reintroduced corset as outerwear in 1983 when he designed his first corset dress.
Other fashion designers who have adopted the corset as outerwear include:
Alexander McQueen
Givenchy Haute Couture
Jasmine di Milo
Thierry Mugler and Dolce & Gabanna
Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood
Ziad Ghanem
Dita Von Teese is iconically known for wearing corsets, some of which are actually deigned by Gauliter:
Taylor swift is almost always seen sporting a corset dress:
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