Sacrifice the beautiful waist. The corset is one of the oldest items in the current wardrobe. Its history stems from ancient times. In the eleventh century there was a pioneer in corsets – extra protection for soldiers, which was gradually moved into the closet of secular men and women. But for centuries, corsets have not […]
According to the life of the French novelist Colette, Keira Knightley re-dressed her latest film, “Colette.” Maybe your direct response is, “Kiera Knightley? In a costume drama? There is no way!” Yes, this woman appears in more costumes and plays, instead of you can shake a stick – she may wear it at this time […]
Cosplayers have long been on their own when creating costume replicas and remixes for their favorite characters. That often meant doing everything from finding the right fabric to fashioning a custom pattern—with lots of trial and error. But that’s starting to change. Companies are creating products with cosplayers in mind. Considering all the amazing cosplay […]
The black satin under-bust corsets that Erin Bray labors over in her sunlit midtown studio are brutally elegant. Steel-boned and rigid, each garment flattens flab with five front buttons. At its back, a thick ribbon weaves through a column of eyelets, ready to be pulled tighter and tighter into a contorted hourglass. “A proper corset […]
At Revelation in Fit, the new lingerie store that opened last week at 386 State St. in Los Altos, the bras in the showroom – seasonal and, in some cases, rather fashion forward – are only the tip of the bosom iceberg. The Los Altos location includes an appropriately drape-y lounge area studded with fitting […]
The great linguist of our times, Google Translate, tells us that fracta means “carry” … and if there is one thing that IKEA’s iconic blue FRAKTA bag is good for, it’s carrying things. Debuting in 1996, the polypropylene jack of all trades has a 19-gallon capacity and can carry up to 55 pounds with ripping. […]
Our astounding selection of underbust corsets will have you dolled up and ready to go to any occasion: Steampunk extravaganzas, Renaissance festivities, holiday celebrations, Halloween parties—or even a visit to a friendly dungeon (with costumes for guards or assassins). Of course, you won’t need a reason go out—when you look this sexy, someone may talk […]
NEW YORK, July 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The McCall Pattern Company, Inc. (“McCall”), a part of CSS Industries, Inc. (NYSE: CSS), today announced a new licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Television for its Outlander television series. Under the agreement, exclusive sewing patterns will be released in early 2018 under the McCall’s® patterns brand, and will […]
Forget breasts. That is what research by the late Devendra Singh, professor of psychology at the University of Texas says. Dr. Singh was known for his research on sex appeal and human attraction, with a specific focus on the optimal waist-to-hip ratio. His paper, “Optimal Waist-to-Hip (WHR) Ratios in Women Activate Neural Reward Centers in […]
The children have appeared in thousands of concerts around the world, including concerts at the Pentagon and the United Nations. “We do about four concerts a week,” Sipp said. “They have a great time doing it.” Wearing brightly colored costumes, children between the ages of 8 and 10 put smiles of joy on the faces […]