One of the most satisfying moments in my work is bringing an inspiring antique garment to life in the present.
Did you know the Eynede also grew from our Edwardian corset? Customers loved the Edwardian's longer hip line, tummy shaping, and structured back support, but kept asking if we could make a similar corset that supported the bust as well. So I combined the beautiful lines of the antique Victorian overbust with the longer proportions of our Edwardian. And that's how the Eynede came to life.
Our Eynede corset began with an original Victorian corset from my collection. I studied the shape and construction, then used it as the starting point for our modern Eynede over bust.
I love showing the two side by side. You can see a family resemblance, but they do not belong to the same moment in time. The original tells us about the world in which it was made. The new corset has to fit someone living in ours.
What we can learn from a Victorian corset
There was never just one Victorian corset shape. Styles shifted subtly over the decades, and makers approached the relationship between waist, bust and hip in wonderfully different ways. Some antique garments are full of cording or boning and carefully shaped panels. Others reveal ingenious details that are easy to miss unless you have the garment in your hands.
When I look at an antique corset, I am asking how it was designed to mould the shape. Where did the support come from? Where did the panels allow room? How did it support the bust and waist? I am always learning about its history, but also its construction.
From the archive to the Eynede
The Eynede is an over bust corset. Its full coverage helps frame and support the bust while defining the curves of the waist. It can be especially interesting to someone with a fuller bust who wants to explore support that is not dependent on bra shoulder straps. The success of that fit depends on the individual person and the specific size.
Did you know the Eynede also grew from our Edwardian corset? Customers loved the Edwardian's longer hip line, tummy shaping, and structured back support, but kept asking if we could make a similar corset that supported the bust as well. So I combined the beautiful lines of the antique Victorian overbust with the longer proportions of our Edwardian. And that's how the Eynede came to life.
The Eynede as we make and fit it today.
A new advertisement with an old-fashioned wink
While exploring my archives, I found antique corset advertisements featuring silhouettes remarkably similar to our Eynede. We kept the original illustrations and updated the wording to promote our modern corset. They're a playful blend of genuine historical artwork and contemporary Lace Embrace advertising.
And here's another little piece of history: I discovered the name Eynede in an antique advertisement for corset busks. I loved the name so much that I decided to give it new life in our own corset collection!
It's been fun rediscovering these old corset advertisements in my archive and bringing them alive again today. A lovely way to blend the past with the present.
The best part of the story is the wearer
The antique may be where the idea begins, but the fitting room is where a modern corset truly becomes personal.
I love seeing people's reactions when they're laced into one of our corsets. There's something wonderful about watching a person's posture change as the corset settles into place, gently shaping the waist and supporting the bust. Customers often describe feeling beautifully held, lifted, and more confident. It's that lovely moment when they discover the Goddess within.
If the Eynede has caught your eye, explore our beautiful selection of fabrics and styles. If you're looking for something particular or need guidance with sizing, please reach out. We're always happy to discuss the options available.
We love explaining the history, but we care just as much about how it feels when you lace it on.
Explore the Eynede Overbust Corset Collection
