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French designer Paul Poiret looked to this history in the early 20th century when he began designing chic, architecturally inspired gowns that required no corsets or petticoats.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Their weekend offered drag performances, a crystal bowl sound bath, a disco nap break and 32 custom looks for the wedding party featuring florals, feathers, corsets and capes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

This is despite many designers adopting looks that naturally create curvy silhouettes, such as corsets.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

When on tour, she's required to change her outfit mid-show seven or eight times a night, navigating her way into corsets and sequins and feathered headdresses as a clock ticks down to the next song.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024

The heat was a misery for all of us in Fentress, but it was the women who suffered the most in their corsets and petticoats.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly