A few weeks ago, I walked down a rabbit hole. I spent hours clicking on eBay and 1stdibs and the little-known dark e-commerce resale site. What I want is a retro bodice, possibly Vivienne Westwood or John Galliano, but really, any one can. When I scroll the page, the price tag seems to only increase …
2018
Human Ken Doll wears a corset 24 hours a day, further shrinking after rib surgery
Mankind Toure Rodrigo Alves shocked the world when he appeared on television. He took his ribs in a jar. The 34-year-old man pulled out four “floating” ribs in a very dangerous operation two weeks ago – becoming the first person to undergo surgery. “This morning” shows his new look. Last month he hosted Philip Schofield …
Stand straight! ! Posture History by Sander L. Gilman
In the preface to “Standing Upright!”, the author apologizes for his “anecdotal but not exhaustive” nature of Chapter 10. However, this anecdotal approach is far from a problem, which is inseparable from the ambitious goal of Sand Gilman: demonstrating the importance of the historical position in the West. As he suggested, human beings can stand …
More than 200 works of Frida Kahlo will be exhibited in London, including a pharmacy eyebrow pencil that she uses for her iconic Unibrow
After the death of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, her husband Diego Rivera locked her belongings in a room and stated that she should not open up after his death. According to a report by The Guardian, the room was not opened until 2004 and will now display more than 200 items from Casa …
There is no time to go to the waist. What is waist training? Do I have to wear a bodice and do I practice? The result is a low waist?
In the pursuit of the perfect hourglass image, more and more celebrities have taken waist training. Once the Kardashians were signed, everyone from Lindsay Lohan to Krikadona is now tempering this sporting trend. The idea is to exercise while wearing a corset – and to minimize the area between the buttocks and chest, making the …
As part of a major new exhibition, Frida Kahlo’s artificial leg will be exhibited at V&A.
Frida Kahlo’s artificial leg is one of the artist’s personal items and will be exhibited at a major new V&A exhibition. The Mexican-born artist had to amputate his right leg after necrosis in 1953 and put on bright red boots to repair. The exhibition named Frida Kahlo:Making Self Up will be the first time she …
Peplum is in or out
According to fashion experts, there is seldom a unique style that has become prolific and popular in a short period of time, and what is even more rare is that it can maintain fashion style in a few seasons. It is difficult to look back and return on the track for several seasons. In all …
Superfad: My Week at Waist Training Video
Katie Kenny and Laura Walters introduce their new podcast Superfad. For Superfad, a new podcast, Katie Kenney squeezed into his waist trainer. There are some rather mixed results. Even before I put on, the waist trainer made me feel uncomfortable. It is commendable that my editor did not hesitate to approve my purchase of a …
Paris Fashion Week: Alexander McQueen decorated with butterflies and beetles
Alexander McQueen’s collection is one of the most anticipated shows during Paris Fashion Week. Not only is the brand famous for its exceptional tailoring, but also for its exquisite embroidery, beadwork, ruching and patch embroidery. These designs are usually inspired by the famous British handmade crafts of Setland lace and Fair Isle knitwear. However, this …
Gray shades of concern
Paris • Forget lapel pins, white roses or black. At the Paris Fashion Week on Sunday night, American designer Thom Browne made a totally convincing account of the power and sexual orientation of women. It started with a large ballroom in the City Hall Hotel in Paris, covered with canvas on canvas on an easel …