Corset News Archive - 18-May-2007
The iPod, Kylie Minogue and Kate Moss are icons of our time that should be preserved in museums, according to a new survey. Members of the public were asked which famous faces and consumer objects best epitomised the UK in 2007.
Artie (left) is voiced by Justin Timberlake . Shrek (Mike Myers' voice) hopes to talk the geeky prince, Fiona's half-brother, into running the realm. Artie's tale of being bullied at school is just one of three plot lines, each aimed at a different demographic.
Kelli Connell at Yossi Milo, Liz Deschenes at Miguel Abreu Gallery, Bill Smith at P.P.O.W. and more.
When and why did you stop wearing a bra? When I was in London in 1965, I often ended up not wearing one. A sweater was always required on top of clothes, which made the bra redundant. When I returned to India after four years, I continued not wearing one because it was not essential below the cholis I wore. It also saved me the effort of washing an extra piece of garment. But these days, I ...
If fans had some difficulty following the story of the Pirates of the Caribbean saga, Keira Knightley can sympathise. The 22-year-old beauty who makes her third appearance as Elizabeth Swan in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End says even she got confused at times.
Paul Poiret was a pioneer in modern fashion, doing away with the corset and embracing the notion of personal style. He was among the first to use draping in dressmaking, and he had no problem putting pants on women.
Peer over the fences of gardens in Britain and you will soon realise that many fall into one of four styles: cottage, formal, jungle and contemporary.
NEW YORK, May 14, 2007 (AFP) - Despite emancipating women from the corset and revolutionizing early 20th century fashion, French designer Paul Poiret has largely been forgotten by time, overshadowed by rivals such as "Coco" Chanel.
Leonardo da Vinci is the historical character most Welsh people would bring back to life, says a new survey. Singers, writers, great world leaders and reality TV stars ranked above politicians as icons of 2007.
Would you prefer your pillow stuffed with corn husks or moss? Ladies, imagine shedding that darn corset for the night ... then having to strap on a tightly corded waistcoat, custom for the 1700 boudoir? And guys, how about a nightcap? Go ahead, tie one on ... beneath your chin.
