The undergarment, which was once used to oppress and beautify women, has done a U-turn in its role in our wardrobes, as we have reclaimed it as the empowering fashion statement it is today. It is the one garment that has stood the test of time, surviving revolution, plague, wars and still managed to bounce back after the 90s got its hands on it- what a trouper!

Each fashion month at least one designer has a variation of a corset fiercely strutting down their runway; breathing new life into the garment and making corsets relevant for yet another season, and the 2020 autumn winter catwalks were no exception. From the runways of New York Fashion Week where we had LaQuan Smith pairing modest, traditional-style corsetry with oversized cargo trousers and big leather shoes– so 1500s street.To David Koma’s presentation at London fashion week, where themes of bondage broke free from the shackles of the bedroom with black latex and mesh corsets took centre stage as they were layered over every-day outfits such as boiler suits and T-shirts and shorts; ensuring we are ready for Mr grey any time of the day. Here are three of our favourite ‘corset’ looks of the A/W 2020 runways and how to style them.

MUGLER (Resort 2020)

Corset: Dolce & Gabanna Sheer corset-style top (£575)

Jeans: Chloé High-rise flared jeans (£565)

Heels: Public Desire Carmen white and perspex lace up stiletto high heels (£30)

Earring: ASOS Ashiana gold diamante linked hoop earrings (£12)

Foundation: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter (£34)

Olivier Theyskens (Spring 2020)

Corset: Dolce & Gabanna Corset style Bustier (£525)

Kimono: Weekday Amaris Long Kimono (£60)

Skirt: RUVE Spezia (£56)

Boots: ASOS Design Experiment embellished pull on boots in zebra print (£24)

Earrings: ASOS Design hoop earrings with interlocking circles and crystal in silver tone (£8)

Dion Lee (Fall 2020)

Corset: Pretty Little Thing White structured corset top (£22)

Shirt: Pretty Little Thing White Oversize Shirt Dress (£25)

Heels: Topshop RIGA Lilac Cage Block Heels (£15)

Necklace: Louis Vuitton Padlock and Key with Chunkiest Necklace (£77)

Words by Ella Winfield

Graphics by Katie Janes

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New York Fashion Week; the well-oiled, well-styled machine that churns out look after look of potential trends that we can adopt for our very own in the coming seasons, is about to grind to a halt. We’ve been like kids in a candy shop sifting through the shows, to bring you the best of the best of what New York Fashion Week had to offer. Here are our favourite looks, and the key trends that have caught our eyes.

Sally LaPointe

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Colour block and shimmery looks; always effective!

Rodarte

Kim Shui

Brocade; the ancient fabric that was once used exclusively by royalty has had a 2020 makeover. Any trend that is good enough for royalty its good enough for us!

Christian Cowan

Animal prints; a classic that seems to be reborn into yet another variation each season. It really is a trend that just keeps giving.

LaQuan Smith

LaQuan Smith Details

Figure-hugging shapes; time to show off what your momma gave you!

Dion Lee

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Area

Area Details

Cut-out garments and jewellery as a part of it; a new way to show a bit of flesh mixed with one of the most convenient trends, we approve!

Palm Angels

Cowboy themes; it’s not the trends first rodeo, and it won’t be the last.

Carolina Herrera

Oscar de la Renta

Go bold or go home; bold colours and prints paired with clean cuts – while the volume is all in the right places.

Words by Ella WindfieldGraphics by Séverine Denis-Lessard

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