The Journal

A locking corset with zippered panel over the busk. In Dusky lilac with ivory lace.

“Little Foxglove” Feminine Locking Corset

It seems fitting somehow that the deprivations and constraint of this year’s lockdowns and upheavals have given rise to some of the most opulent and elaborate requests of my career....

“Little Foxglove” Feminine Locking Corset

It seems fitting somehow that the deprivations and constraint of this year’s lockdowns and upheavals have given rise to some of the most opulent and elaborate requests of my career....

Close-up of a padlocked waist strap on a corset

Lockdown, Locking Corsetry And Punishment Corsets

Something has become very apparent to me over lockdown. It announced itself with tentative emails from new clients, most of whom were complete newcomers to corsetry as well as to...

Lockdown, Locking Corsetry And Punishment Corsets

Something has become very apparent to me over lockdown. It announced itself with tentative emails from new clients, most of whom were complete newcomers to corsetry as well as to...

A redheaded model wears a blue silk and black mesh corset

Corsetry Q&A Video, And Our New YouTube Channel!

For some time, I’ve been thinking that it would be fun to do a corsetry Q&A session. I know from conversations with new clients that a lot of the same...

Corsetry Q&A Video, And Our New YouTube Channel!

For some time, I’ve been thinking that it would be fun to do a corsetry Q&A session. I know from conversations with new clients that a lot of the same...

A silk corset being sewn

Working Towards Sustainable Fashion

It’s no coincidence that sustainable fashion is on my mind as Black Friday dawns. We’ve all seen the facts. The fashion industry, and fast fashion in particular, are named as...

Working Towards Sustainable Fashion

It’s no coincidence that sustainable fashion is on my mind as Black Friday dawns. We’ve all seen the facts. The fashion industry, and fast fashion in particular, are named as...

A diverse group of women in lingerie

Bra Sizing, And Why We Can’t Always Get What We...

It’s time for some bra talk, my dears (and perhaps a little moan as well.) Recently I put up a grumpy old lady rant about lingerie sizing. This was sparked...

Bra Sizing, And Why We Can’t Always Get What We...

It’s time for some bra talk, my dears (and perhaps a little moan as well.) Recently I put up a grumpy old lady rant about lingerie sizing. This was sparked...

Model wears a soft pink silk Seirian waspie with matching lingerie

Six Simple Ways To Make The Best Of Corsets

Before you have built up a collection of corsets that would make Dita Von Teese shiver with delight, you might find yourself looking for ways to make the most of...

Six Simple Ways To Make The Best Of Corsets

Before you have built up a collection of corsets that would make Dita Von Teese shiver with delight, you might find yourself looking for ways to make the most of...