EPISODE · Feb 22, 2024 · 49 MIN
Controversial Corsets - Part 2
In part 2 covering corset controversy, we dive deeper into the history of corsets. Clara tells Sabrina about their role in maternity wear, children's corsets, and the evolving dynamics of gender and fashion. We also cover the propaganda that men used to claim corsets were harmful, in response to the growing Suffragette movement. We explore the multifaceted reasons behind the shift away from corsets, acknowledging women's agency and the broader cultural shifts that influenced fashion choices.See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic!VIDEO MENTIONED:How Victorian Men Taught Us to Hate Corsets: The Biggest Lie in Fashion HistorySOURCES:Lemelson Mit - Mary Jacob BrassiereThe Wildcat Tribune - The history behind corsets: how a piece of clothing sparked controversy, criticism and empowermentNEXUS - Effects of Long Term Corseting on the Female Skeleton: A Preliminary Morphological ExaminationWikipedia - Corset controversyLancaster History - Make No (Whale)Bones About It: Debunking those Corsetry MythsMD History - Victorian Image of Pregnancy through CorsetryTWO NERDY HISTORY GIRLS - Teeny Tiny CorsetsLives & Legacies - Stay Informed About Historical UndergarmentsVictoria and Albert Museum - Collections (Photos)Katherine Sewing - I Wore a Corset During my Entire Pregnancy and Here's What I LearnedFashion History Timeline - 1800-1809Smithsonian Magazine - What ‘Bridgerton’ Gets Wrong About CorsetsLara Corsets - About anti-corset propaganda.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In part 2 covering corset controversy, we dive deeper into the history of corsets. Clara tells Sabrina about their role in maternity wear, children's corsets, and the evolving dynamics of gender and fashion. We also cover the propaganda that men used to claim corsets were harmful, in response to the growing Suffragette movement. We explore the multifaceted reasons behind the shift away from corsets, acknowledging women's agency and the broader cultural shifts that influenced fashion choices.See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic!VIDEO MENTIONED:How Victorian Men Taught Us to Hate Corsets: The Biggest Lie in Fashion HistorySOURCES:Lemelson Mit - Mary Jacob BrassiereThe Wildcat Tribune - The history behind corsets: how a piece of clothing sparked controversy, criticism and empowermentNEXUS - Effects of Long Term Corseting on the Female Skeleton: A Preliminary Morphological ExaminationWikipedia - Corset controversyLancaster History - Make No (Whale)Bones About It: Debunking those Corsetry MythsMD History - Victorian Image of Pregnancy through CorsetryTWO NERDY HISTORY GIRLS - Teeny Tiny CorsetsLives & Legacies - Stay Informed About Historical UndergarmentsVictoria and Albert Museum - Collections (Photos)Katherine Sewing - I Wore a Corset During my Entire Pregnancy and Here's What I LearnedFashion History Timeline - 1800-1809Smithsonian Magazine - What ‘Bridgerton’ Gets Wrong About CorsetsLara Corsets - About anti-corset propaganda.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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