Corsets are one of the most iconic fashion garments of all time, but they sometimes get a bad rap. Some people consider them a relic of olden times, but Alana Fuji isn’t one of them. This designer became a true internet sensation thanks to her whimsical corsets that look like tiny works of art.
Corsets have been around for quite some time and experienced quite a boom during the 19th and 20th centuries. They’re a pretty polarizing fashion item because many women found them uncomfortable and restrictive, but modern corset makers are trying to right this wrong – and Alana Fuji happens to be one of them.
Unlike the corsets we’ve seen in our favorite period dramas, the ones she makes don’t look too tight or painful – and that’s not even their strongest suit. You’ll fall in love with Fiji’s corsets because they’re stunning hand-painted creations, usually inspired by art.
What we like the most about Fiji’s works is that she manages to celebrate art without copying famous artworks. Her corsets don’t need to feature a replica of Van Gogh’s Starry Night or Botticelli’s Birth of Venus to make it clear that classic art is the main driving force behind them.
