Interview with Lucy Williams
- Written by Jenni Hampshire
Lucy Williams (aka Bishonenrancher) is a passionate corset wearer and collector. She shares her experience of corsetry as a customer and a maker.
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- Written by Marion McNealy
Professional corsetmaker Charlotte Raine tells us how she got started, how her business works and about working with the Jane Austen Centre.
Case Study: Mark Garbarczyk
- Written by Marion McNealy
We talk to Mark Garbarczyk, a British foundationwear maker who's tried and rejected formal training in favour of taking his own learning journey...
Case Study: Barbara Pesendorfer
- Written by Jenni Hampshire
Barbara Pesendorfer produces some of the most extravagant and distinctive corsetry and costume in Europe. But you might know her better as Royal Black.
Case Study: Kate Mior
- Written by Cathy Hay
We talk to Kate Mior of Totally Waisted Corsets about how she juggles a business in corsetry with a career as an international street performer!
Case Study: Gleamnight
- Written by Anton Nezamaev
The extraordinary Ksenya of Gleamnight Fashion Studio, interviewed in her native Russian and translated into English by Anton Nezamaev.
Case Study: Joëlle of Atelier Sylphe
- Written by Marion McNealy
Joëlle of Atelier Sylphe isn't an easy corsetiere to categorize; blending historical corsets with modern styling, and mixing with a touch of whimsy.
Case Study: Mauricio Bernal
- Written by Marion McNealy
We interview corsetmaker Mauricio Bernal about making his grandmother's house into his studio, and the difficulty of getting busks in Columbia.
Case Study: House of Canney
- Written by Marion McNealy
Flamboyant designer and artist Anthony Canney advises on dealing with clients successfully and on corsetmaking for gentlemen.
