We have all been watching too many TV period dramas to fully appreciate the history of the corset. Gill's talk was fascinating not only with regard to the corset's structure, but their influence on fashion & vice-versa plus their impact on the human form. From the Victorian maternity corset, through to the tight lacing which began when steel eyelets became available in 1828, to the development of the girdle in 1920s/30s ,to ultimately the burlesque/fashion/ fetish creations we see today.
Gill now makes bespoke corsets from the initial 150 pieces needed- a far cry from her original accountancy days!
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