Corset Designers

A corset is a closefitting garment that gives the wearer an alluring hourglass shape. It flatters the figure by accentuating the curves. Corsets are usually made with steel boning to create an hourglass fit. During the earlier days, corsets were made with whalebone to provide the strength and flexibility to the garments. Today, the popularity of corsets and the changing fashions have brought in an array of designs and improvisations. One can buy corsets in a wide range of fabrics such as satin, silk, velvet, brocade and leather.

Many fashion designers have included corsets in their repertoire. Corset designers design corsets in many styles choosing from a variety of materials and colors. They source their fabrics from quality suppliers and create beautiful and elegant corsets. Corset designers continue to make corsets that give women the look of an hourglass figure together with the back support that a traditional corset gives. Corsets, especially leather corsets have become very popular. Corset designers design beautiful authentic leather corsets that give women an exotic look and allure.

Designers construct corsets using flexible materials and stiffen it with boning. Boning also known as ribs or stays is inserted into channels in the fabric. Nowadays, steel and plastic are commonly used for boning corsets. Designers use steel for creating high quality corsets. They also use ivory, wood and cane for boning.

Corset designers specialize in a wide array of sophisticated, fine looking corsets including traditional and modern corsetry. Designers also make custom designed corsets that are used as prom dresses, wedding gowns, ballroom dresses, and party wear and for other special occasions. Corset designers have given corsets new dimensions. Designers create innovative corsets recreating and translating the traditional Victorian original into casual daywear garments. Today corsets can be worn over a garment or pulled over like a jumper. Designers create the shape of the corset in suits, dresses and shirts too.

Whatever evolution the corset might undergo, they will continue to hold women's fascination and inspire the designers of tomorrow.