Quick addition to my last post about Lovesick Corrective Apparel — there’s a terrific interview with Andrea Johnson from July of 2008 in which she details many of her motivations and thoughts about corsetry. It’s a great read and there are some nice photos of her work, as well.

Why have I never checked out Lovesick Corrective Apparel? What amazing creations Andrea Johnson creates!

I love the style of the corsetry – it’s a great mix of Victorian and punk. Her use of straps – around hips, over shoulders, and more is pretty unique and creates a striking look. I don’t know how the straps would work for daily tightlacing, but they would be wonderful for an event corset. I also really like the integrated collars and breastbone work that appear in several of the custom designs. I just think it’s amazing to see custom work like this and love the fact that people create such art out of corsetry. Maybe someday I’ll have some more corrective apparel!

Here’s a link to a photo of some of the corsets. There are tons of photos on the Lovesick Corrective Apparel site, including a bunch of male corset content. If you’ve ever worn a corset from this corsetiere, I’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments.

I never finished the series of photos that I started posting earlier in the summer (here was where we left off). Since it’s been so, so long since I initially started the series, I don’t think I’ll finish it in the way that I had intended. But, here’s one of the shots that I was going to post. This is a Wasp Creations corset, not quite closed at the time, I think.

Far from a tightlaced male corset, but I guess this still qualifies.

A reader points out that there was recently a corset-themed event in the Vancouver area: LA FETE CORSETE – AN ODE TO THE WASP WAIST. As can be seen in the photos from the event on the Facebook page for Sin City Fetish Night, there is lots of great fashion at these events, including some corsetted men.