News - February 2006

Kundra's Korsets
Kundra's korsets is a small business in Perth, western Australia, that was started 3 years ago. Their corsets are made in Satin brocades, Velvet, Denim and PVC. Their half bust corset Callisto is priced at AUS$215.

(19 February)

Gallery Serpentine
The Australian Gallery Serpentine was not listen in the Shopping section - for no obvious reason. Located in Sydney, New South Wales, they ship to most countries, except few countries that have high risk of fraud. Their overbust corset Femme Fatale with straps gives an hourglass figure, is suitable for larger busts, and is priced at AUS$300 (€190 / US$220) in custom sizes. Their FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) has good general corset information and information about their corsets, e.g. they honestly explain that their corsets are sturdily constructed and suitable for regular social wear, but not for daily waist training. Among their corset accessories is a Back Modesty Panel to protect the skin from the lacing cords, and Corset Storage bags. They also make dresses, like the Back Lacing Fishtail Dress, skirts, coats, jewellery, gothic, bridal and Victoriana.

(18 February)

A Plea for Eros
Siri Hustvedt is the author of A Plea for Eros which was published as paperback by Sceptre on 13th February 2006 (other bindings are available). The essays Eight Days in a Corset appear in the book, and she write about the corset as a clothing item and as an idea. The essay is published in New Statesman with the title Pulling Power, and she writes: "The corset takes the difference between men and women and runs wild with it" and "In other words, the idea is what matters. Clothes give us insight into culture and its wishes, and into individuals and their desires. More than who you are, clothes articulate what you want to be". As a feature, you can hear the essay being read to you.
(17 February)

J.C.Creations
J.C.Creations has updated their website for made to measure and ready-made corsets. There are photos from L'Oreal Color Trophy 2006 that was arranged at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam, Faya in JC-182 Nikki, JC-242 Pauline ready-made corset and JC-236 Merle made to measure corset.

(16 February)

Putting on curves
Inside Bay Area, a San Francisco based newspaper, has this article Putting on curves: S.F. corset maker makes ladies lovely about Dark Garden, a corsetmaker also located in the SF area. The articles explains about the owner, Autumn Adamme, her staff of 12 and how the make corsets for customers locally and worldwide. The author Eleni Economides display a neutral to positive view on corsets. Read more in the article.
(15 February)

Mme Sher Corsets
Mme Sher Corsets is a Brazilian corsetmaker that makes custom made corsets for tight-lacing. The website has photos of corsets she has made, information about choosing the model and guidelines for wearing corsets.

(13 February)

FFShop
Femme Fatale is a Russian corsetmaker based in Moscow. Her corsets are based on 19th century patterns and she make them in various styles for wedding, evening and historical wear. Using horse hair and several layers of fabric to strengthen the corsets, placing 22 steel bones into a normal sized corset, and ensuring absence of wrinkles in the corsets. 

(9 February)

Lesta Westphal
Lesta Westphal is a Russian artist that displays her art on deviantART. Corsets are seen in several of her photos.

(9 February)

Cathie Jung
This months update on Cathie Jung, has photos from Bob and Cathies stay on the Bahamas in Gallery 22. In her FAQ 19 she answers questions, e.g. if she suffers from atrophy of her stomach muscles and if she is happy with her current proportions.
(1 February - Edited 21 February)