The chosen garment that will be discussed in detail is the iconic corset designed by the American corset couture designer Maggie Norris who is one of the designers involved with the brand Trashy Lingerie. This corset was chosen for Caitlyn Jenner as the outfit for the cover image of Vanity Fair. This essay will cover the following topics: historical/cultural context, formal elements, and its meaning.
This corset which was designed by Maggie Norris was worn by Caitlyn Jenner in her worldwide debut on the cover of Vanity Fair after her transition from Bruce Jenner to Caitlyn Jenner. The corset was designed under the label of Trashy Lingerie who has provided countless items for the Kardashian family. The corset gives a glimpse into the new style …show more content…
The smooth style of the pastel ivory satin corset can be tracked back further than Hugh Hefner’s first cover image, ‘to Christian Dior's pioneering New Look silhouette from 47’ (Manning, 2015)
‘Similar pastel coloured satin uniforms sported by Hugh Hefner's squad of bunnies from his Playboy Club's original Chicago location, which opened its doors to key holders in 1960.’ (Manning, 2015)
Also not only is the corset revolutionary but the Vanity Fair cover image itself. Caitlyn Jenner has an aura of femininity around her along with a classical idea of beauty. The vintage corset was paired with a high waist underwear, natural waves in her hair and the decision to not wear any tights. Her decision to not wear any tights shows off a body positive image as the muscles she previously had from her past sporting accomplishments were still there proving she is still the same person underneath just in a body which is more her own.
‘Vintage corset cover look that's the most revolutionary. With her hair styled in natural waves by legend Oribe, Caitlyn is positioned as classically beautiful American bombshell with a helping of body positivity. She also chose, notably, not to wear tights.’ (Manning,
This corset which was designed by Maggie Norris was worn by Caitlyn Jenner in her worldwide debut on the cover of Vanity Fair after her transition from Bruce Jenner to Caitlyn Jenner. The corset was designed under the label of Trashy Lingerie who has provided countless items for the Kardashian family. The corset gives a glimpse into the new style …show more content…
The smooth style of the pastel ivory satin corset can be tracked back further than Hugh Hefner’s first cover image, ‘to Christian Dior's pioneering New Look silhouette from 47’ (Manning, 2015)
‘Similar pastel coloured satin uniforms sported by Hugh Hefner's squad of bunnies from his Playboy Club's original Chicago location, which opened its doors to key holders in 1960.’ (Manning, 2015)
Also not only is the corset revolutionary but the Vanity Fair cover image itself. Caitlyn Jenner has an aura of femininity around her along with a classical idea of beauty. The vintage corset was paired with a high waist underwear, natural waves in her hair and the decision to not wear any tights. Her decision to not wear any tights shows off a body positive image as the muscles she previously had from her past sporting accomplishments were still there proving she is still the same person underneath just in a body which is more her own.
‘Vintage corset cover look that's the most revolutionary. With her hair styled in natural waves by legend Oribe, Caitlyn is positioned as classically beautiful American bombshell with a helping of body positivity. She also chose, notably, not to wear tights.’ (Manning,