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Corsets are shaping up to be more than a fleeting trend. Falling out of fashion around the early 1900s, they made a resurgence between the 1970s and 1990s, reimagined as outerwear by Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier and Thierry Mugler. Tom Ford, Stella McCartney and Nicolas Ghesquière have incorporated corsetry elements in their collections. But it was Netflix period drama Bridgerton that brought the corset back into mainstream consciousness, along with pastel frocks, puffed sleeves and pearls. 

Unlike its rigid predecessors, the contemporary corset is not so much about carving out a body silhouette: in the hands of different designers, the corset is by turns sporty, high-tech, seductive and sophisticated. Collaborating with adidas, Gucci sent an athleisure version layered over an almost gothic dress down the runway. An airbag corset on Dior’s classic Bar jacket encased the body in a layer of protection, like modern armour, while Versace sexed things up with an underbust corset teamed with a mini dress and latex leggings. At Fendi, a shirting-inspired corset was worn over a crisp button-up. Burberry revisited the classics with a beautiful lace corset styled over a sheer top, pleated skirt and leather boots, in a monochrome play of textures.

Below, find our top five ways to style these form-fitting favourites.

Nip And Tuck

Versace

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As seen in Versace fall/winter 2022, an underbust corset is the way to go for a sleek, sexy look. Don't hesitate to pair with a long-sleeved shirt and tights if you're not feeling so brave.

Corset, $264, Maison Close at Farfetch

Farfetch

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Matter Of Form

Fendi

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Fendi fall/winter 2022 showed us that corsets can be school-appropriate, too. Adding some form-fitting function to a plain and simple old button-up blouse, you can't go wrong with one of these.

Corset, about $1,016, Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood

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Let's Get Movin'

Gucci

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Gucci fall/winter 2022 took athleisure to a whole new level, collaborating with adidas to bring us this casual yet chic corset jacket that's sure to revolutionise gym-wear going forward.



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Corset jacket, $950, Dion Lee at Farfetch

Farfetch

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Pretty Tough

Dior

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At Dior fall/winter 2022 this airbag corset was giving major 'act tough, look pretty' energy. Far from revealing too much of one's silhouette, this goes to show that corsets can be all about covering up with body armour, too.

Corset, $485, Fleur du Mal

Fleur du Mal

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Lingerie Inspired

Burberry

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This beautiful lace corset was a definite highlight at Burberry fall/winter 2022, which reimagined the classic look by styling it over a sheer top. Paired with leather boots and a pleated skirt, this gorgeous monochrome look pulls off older, refined elegance without, well, actually looking old.

Corset, about $905, Agent Provocateur

Agent Provocateur

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