Corsets, Dresses and Ensemble
1984/1999
The Museum at FIT
New York City, United States
Left to right:
Corset / Murray and Vern / Rubber, metal / England, 1990s / Lent by Murray and Vern
Based in London, Murray and Vern are known for their fetish fashions.
Corset / Murray & Vern / Rubber, metal / England, 1999 / Lent by Murray & Vern
Within the English club scene, many men wear corsets.
Dress / Alvin Booth / Latex / USA, 1999 / Lent by Alvin Booth
The photographer Alvin Booth, who is known for his images of the human body, shown at the Yancey Richardson Gallery, has crafted various garments, including this corset dress, that emphasize the corporeal self.
Vivienne Westwood ensemble / England / Lent by Vivienne Westwood
Jean Paul Gaultier evening dress / Orange shirred velvet / Fall 1984 / France / Museum purchase, P92.8.1
- Title: Corsets, Dresses and Ensemble
- Fashion House: Murray and Vern
- Date Created: 1984/1999
- Location Created: England, USA, France
- Type: Corset, dress, ensemble
- Rights: Copyright The Museum at FIT
- Medium: Rubber, metal, latex, velvet
- Credit: Left to right: Lent by Murray and Vern, lent by Murray & Vern, lent by Alvin Booth, lent by Vivienne Westwood, Museum purchase, P92.8.1
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