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Exhibition in detail

Corsets

 
Corsets
Westwood’s reworking of the corset has become one of her most recognisable trademarks. Romantic and historically accurate, the corsets are also surprisingly practical. Stretch fabrics allow ease of movement, and removable sleeves convert a daytime garment to evening wear. Once a symbol of constraint, corsets are now an expression of female sexuality and empowerment.
 
 

  The exhibition at V&A.

We will post many more images of the show in Sheffield after 29 May 2008.