Luxebook July 2022

whether you wear it as an under or over layer,” tell Manish. He further says “If you look at yourself in the mirror and witness how a silhouette makes you feel strong and stylish at the same time, then nothing like it. Anyone who embraces corsets as a powerful tool can rock the look like no one.” The only difference Dolly points out is that today the world has started realizing that gender is not a binary. “The fashion industry has also recognized the fact and designers are now creating ensembles that portrays gender inclusivity at their core. Today, corsets are made more malleable to adapt to all body types, thus making it inclusive, “ says Dolly J Much like the western designer, the Indian fashion industry has taken a keen interest in corsets with corset sarees being one major trend. “ We’ve time and again incorporated corset blouses in our collections whether paired with Indian silhouettes like lehengas, sarees or palazzos, etc., the timeless piece when embellished with our signature elements accentuates the beauty of our wearers beautifully and brilliantly,” shared Manish Malhotra. Designers like Tarun Tahiliani and Gaurav Gupta are the experts at creating haute couture that features corsets. Giving a scoop on what we can expect in the realm of Indian fashion Dolly J shares. “My upcoming couture collection will see beautiful and elaborate corset evening gowns and chikankari sarees with a corset blouse.” neutral and can be worn with a high-style quotient irrespective. “ Designer are making corsets that are more flexible and wearable and less costume-y. The corset is flattering on all body and gender types. When you look at the history of corsets, they were always gender neutral. It was only around 1800’s that the corset came to be identified as a feminine garment. The men who wore corsets started getting ridiculed, and thus slowly corsets came to be thought of as a garment meant only for women,” said Dolly J. But question is what are the main characteristics that make a corset so versatile? “ The sculpting, contouring, compression, and support make the corset versatile, Dolly J "A corset can be styled with jeans, it can be worn over a crisp white shirt, Corset blouses look beautiful and make a statement when teamed with a saree. A simple corset can elevate any regular ensemble, giving it an edgy look." Manish Malhotra "In regards to styling, corsets can be styled with a gown for a glamorous look, or a short skirt for a bold look, its rising streetwear visibility in paired looks with utility trousers, denim, or cargo pants blur the lines between red carpet and off-duty look." Styling tips Lenny Kravitz in a corset at the Met Gala 2022 Evan Mock in a corset at the Met Gala 2022 Click here to download the magazine Most Powerful - 2022 Edition 40| L U X E B O O K | J U LY 2 0 2 2