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  • 'Rosy Maple Moth' Silk Corset With Rabbit Fur & Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren, 2020, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Rosy Maple Moth’ Silk Corset With Rabbit Fur & Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren

    'Rosy Maple Moth' Silk Corset With Rabbit Fur & Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren Date: 2015-2020 Origin: UK Fabric: Silk duchesse satin, rabbit fur, machine lace Brand: Sparklewren   A corset inspired by…
    June 27, 2022
  • 'Dawn' Corset With Draped Silk & Painted Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren, 2020, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Dawn’ Corset With Draped Silk & Painted Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren

    'Dawn' Corset With Draped Silk & Painted Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren Date: 2020 Origin: UK Fabric: Silk-cotton duchesse satin, silk organza, machine lace Brand: Sparklewren   A mid-bust corset with profuse embellishment,…
    May 9, 2022
  • Structured Cage Bodysuit With Ribbon Lacing By Sparklewren, 2011, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Structured Cage Bodysuit With Ribbon Lacing By Sparklewren

    Structured Cage Bodysuit With Ribbon Lacing By Sparklewren Date: 2011 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk brocade and leather Brand: Sparklewren   An early experimental piece from the Sparklewren brand, this bodysuit was…
    June 2, 2020
  • Black Star Overbust Corset By Sparklewren, 2018, United Kingdom. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Black Star’ Overbust Corset By Sparklewren

    Black Star Overbust Corset By Sparklewren Date: 2018 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk/cotton satin Brand: Sparklewren   This midbust corset is a late Sparklewren creation, and was one of the final corsets…
    June 2, 2020
  • Cyclamen Butterfly Overbust Corset By Sparklewren, 2017, United Kingdom. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Cyclamen Butterfly’ Overbust Corset By Sparklewren

    Cyclamen Butterfly Overbust Corset By Sparklewren Date: 2017 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk/cotton satin Brand: Sparklewren   This overbust corset is a late Sparklewren creation, and was one of the final corsets…
    June 2, 2020
  • Falling Blossoms Underbust Corset By Sparklewren, c. 2015, United Kingdom. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Falling Blossoms’ Underbust Corset By Sparklewren

    Falling Blossoms Underbust Corset By Sparklewren Date: c. 2015 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk and lace Brand: Sparklewren   An underbust corset in a single layer of silk duchesse, made in the…
    June 2, 2020
  • Black Water Underbust Corset By Sparklewren, c. 2015, United Kingdom. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Black Water’ Underbust Corset By Sparklewren

    Black Water Underbust Corset By Sparklewren Date: c. 2015 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Cotton coutil and lace Brand: Sparklewren   A dramatically curvy underbust created from black cotton coutil, and profusely embellished…
    June 2, 2020
  • Twig Overbust Corset By Sparklewren, c. 2014, United Kingdom. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography By Tigz Rice.

    ‘Twig’ Overbust Corset By Sparklewren

    Twig Overbust Corset By Sparklewren Date: c. 2014 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Cotton coutil, silk lace Brand: Sparklewren   A bespoke corset created for the model Twig, inspired by her namesake. It…
    June 2, 2020
  • Falling Blossoms Overbust Corset By Sparklewren, c. 2015, United Kingdom. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Falling Blossoms’ Overbust Corset By Sparklewren

    Falling Blossoms Overbust Corset By Sparklewren Date: c. 2015 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk and cotton lace Brand: Sparklewren   The 'Falling Blossoms' corset began life as the 'Rose Gold' corset, an…
    June 2, 2020
  • Tjarn Silk & Lace Appliqué Underbust Corset By Sparklewren, 2014, United Kingdom. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Tjarn’ Silk & Lace Appliqué Underbust Corset By Sparklewren

    Tjarn Silk & Lace Appliqué Underbust Corset By Sparklewren Date: 2014 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk, cotton, leavers lace Brand: Sparklewren   A bespoke creation for Elle Mosbach, named for the Swedish…
    June 2, 2020
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