The 100 - year - old brand re-launched last autumn with a popular range of corsets taken from Victorian designs that have been modernised in today’s materials.
This seasons styles follow suit with colourful patterns and fabrics which inspire optimism, and with the versatility to wear pieces with current favourites, allowing an individual style statement which is the mood of the moment.
Colour is a dominating influence, and vibrant Jacquards mixed with plain pastels and vivid bolds create a wonderful yet romantic appeal. Court Royal’s latest designs particularly focus on:
Whites- great to wear just on its own, or mixed with contrasting brights.
Pastels - Softer tones which reflect a gentle mood in pearl blue, candy pink and ivory satin.
Brights - Jewelled coloured - fuchsia, gold, moonstone, emerald, regal blue.
Further enhancing the look and feel of the upcoming season, fabrics such as duchess satin reflect the dressed up shine of the summer, and Jacquards demonstrate a delicate oriental theme with Japanese blossom design.
This Season’s Styles:
The designs feature both new and updated corsets, as follows:
1. The ‘Grace’ Corset
Just like all the iconic movie stars - elegant and classic. The corset is simple but beautiful and would add that extra sparkle to any bridal outfit especially with the addition of embroidery or beading.
Colours: Ivory, Black
RRP: £64.00
2. The ‘Faith Plain’ Corset
A stunning traditional ‘hourglass’ corset with a hint of Victoriana but blended with modern design. It creates a curvaceous shape, giving a 4 inch waist reduction and a dramatic yet defined outline. Glamorous enough for the Red Carpet and looks equally styled with just a pair of jeans.
Colours: Candy Pink, Black, Pistachio.
RRP: £85.00
3. The ‘Faith Stripe’ Corset
Combines the sophistication and style of the ‘Faith Plain’ but with a slimming two tone colour way - especially striking with black trousers.
Colours: Ivory/Black
RRP: £90.00
4. The ‘Marie’ Corset
This corset design emphasises a more voluptuous look for a smaller bust by placing attention on the bust line - yet at the same time does not accentuate those with a fuller figure. Instead this versatile garment will create the highly sought after hourglass shape for all shapes and sizes.
Colours: Peach, English Green, Ivory Satin, Pearl Blue, Moonstone Blue, Black Elegance.
RRP: £85.00
5. The ‘Suzy Flower’ Corset
This corset is Court Royals answer to colour therapy, helping to introduce the colour back into our lives, whilst providing a feminine, delicate fashion choice that can be worn both day and night. What’s more, the elegance of Japanese blossom detail coupled with a myriad of shades allows these corsets to suit any skin tone.
Colours: Blue Teal, Fuchsia, Plum/Gold, Pink/Gold, Black/Gold, Gold/Gold, Steel Grey.
RRP: £80.00
6. The ‘Ruby Lace’ Corset
Unarguably the sexiest design in the range, this little number is seduction personified with fine lace trimming, delicate bows and detachable suspenders (completed with nickel sliders and clips). The perfect hourglass figure, as always, will not be amiss here.
Colours: Sage, Plum, Ivory, Black.
RRP: £90.00
7. The ‘Ruby Plain’ Corset
As the name suggests, this corset is like the Ruby Lace, but without the bells and whistles. The magic is that this corset will transform seamlessly from daywear to the boudoir with the detachable suspenders - perfect if you don’t want to wait to impress!
Colours: Eggplant (Aubergine), Black.
RRP: £85.00
About corsets...
The corset has been around for over 300 years, adored and famous for its ability to reduce waists, flatter curves, and add shape to every lady. The tradition of wearing them for these reasons has carried through to the present day, where it is a firm favourite as sexy lingerie.
The sturdy, body - hugging garment is also becoming increasingly popular for the casual and eveningwear, adding elegance and beauty to any modern day outfit, be it denim jeans or a satin ballgown.
Court Royal have based all their designs on original 17th Century corsets - but have enhanced them to ensure a more comfortable fit whilst still maintaining their ability to take up to 4 inches off the waistline.
In corsetry, this size - reducing technique is achieved with the use of ‘boning’ - adding strips of metal or plastic inside the garment to provide strength and structure to the material. In Victorian times, whalebone was used. Now, many corsetieres use strips or spirals of steel. Court Royal however, has opted for a comfortable, eco-friendly alternative by using equally strong, flexible plastic spirals.
With patterns designed to perfection by Court Royal, the corsets may be worn on any body shape and still look stunning. Those with a smaller bust size will have a greater shape and fullness, whereas larger bust sizes will seem reduced but still maintain their shape. To illustrate this, Court Royal recommend that those with an A cup should wear a size 8-10 corset, whereas an E cup should a size 10-12. Court Royal corsets are available in sizes 8 to 18 (UK).
About Court Royal...
The Court Royal brand was founded in the early 1900’s, over the years, they have stood for the best possible standard in the corsetry market, producing high quality garments from traditional designs. The Court Royal brand name, along with its wealth of historic designs, was purchased by fashion designer Arpana Gandhi, whose design flair and creativity has combined modern materials and appeal with traditional design work and quality. The result is the production and launch of the new Court Royal corsetry lines. Previously, Court Royal has sold corsets within Europe and held International accounts such as Victoria Secrets in the USA.
No other garment in Western history has assumed such political, social, and sexual significance. What is it about the corset? A mere undergarment, designed to enhance the female figure, has become an icon of all that fascinates about the ambiguous sexual codes of the Victorian era. Was wearing corsets primarily about sexual empowerment or restrictive chastisement? Could the corset explain common female maladies of the Victorian era, from fainting fits to miscarriage? How great was the suffering, for how small a waist? A corset was therefore needed which would help mould the body to the desired shape. This was achieved through making them longer and from more separate shaped pieces of fabric than the corsets of the 1840s. To increase rigidity they were reinforced with many strips of whalebone, or cording or even pieces of leather. As well as making corsets more constricting, this heavy structure helped prevent them riding up or wrinkling at the waist.
Steam-moulding also helped create a curvaceous contour. Developed by Edwin Izod in the late 1860s and still used in the 1880s to create elegant corsets, the procedure involved placing a corset, wet with starch, on a steam heated copper torso form until it dried into shape. Another technological invention was the 'spoon busk', which was invented in about 1873. Its distinctive shape was heralded as an important innovation, increasing comfort, preserving health, reducing unsightly bulges and enhancing the figure. It appeared in fashionable models until the 1890s and was known by other imaginative names such as ‘pear’, ‘envelope’ and ‘patent taper busk’. In our modern age of lycra and comfort, it can be difficult to understand what it could have been like to wear a real corset.
Nowadays our lungs and rib cages are allowed to develop into the shape nature intended, allowing us a greater lung capacity and overall better health than our ancestors. Yet the romance of the corset lingers on our minds. The influence of the corset and corsets themselves are found on modern fashion runways to this day.
At Court Royal, we pride ourselves in offering a range on corsets that will capture the essence of the 'Victoriana Age' and encapsulate a modern twist. Court Royal corsets are versatile and prefect to wear at any occasion. Young ladies attending their first prom or graduation ball will have a variety of colours to choose from. For those attending a fancy dress event or 'The Rocky Horror Show' should definitely look at our Ruby Plain corset with detachable suspender ends. For the perfect hourglass shape that gives a 4 inch waist reduction, consider Court Royals Faith corset in six tantilising colours to suit every skin tone.
Stockists:
Stocked at Fenwick’s of Newcastle and Brentcross and independent boutiques across the country.
For enquiries please contact Court Royal at:
Address: PO Box 2125
Leigh on Sea
SS9 1XW
Telephone: 0845 257 3333
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.courtroyalcorsetry.com
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