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NEW! Burnout Velvet Garlic Bolero

NEW! Burnout Velvet Garlic Bolero

An elegant option on our bestselling Garlic bolero. Made from a shimmery burnout velvet with a pure cotton lining, This is an ideal cover-up for function or a great way to dress up any outfit!

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ZAR 850.00

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NEW! Sweetheart Merry Widow

NEW! Sweetheart Merry Widow

The ultimate underwear corset, Light, comfortable and super flixible, the sweetheart cut Merry Widow has natural cups for a modern curved bustline. Great for a b-cup or larger or can be padded to give added fullness to a smaller bust, perfect for under a suit or dress, or on it's own with a skirt or pants. Nips in the waist and sleeks the hips. Lace-up front gives you the option of how much or how little cleavage you want and maintains ease of dressing. Inconspicuous under clothing.
Fantastic bust support for large and extra large busts!

Shown in beige

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ZAR 1,000.00

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White Duchess Merry Widow

White Duchess Merry Widow

Closed front Merry Widow, has Edwardian cups, for maximum cleavage on a small bust. Sleek finish perfect for slimming under a wedding dress. Duchess satin with powermesh side panels.

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ZAR 1,000.00

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Duchess Merry Widow with Lace Trim

Duchess Merry Widow with Lace Trim

Beautifully vintage Merry widow, in Cream duchess satin. Has a feminine lace trim top, with hand dyed silk bow detail. Lace up front, with a natural cup for great support with a larger bust, and a natural bust line under garments. Perfect for under a wedding dress or with a skirt for a retro feel.

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ZAR 1,500.00

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White on white lace overlay Merry Widow

White on white lace overlay Merry Widow

Delicate white lace on white duchess satin Merry Widow is perfect for the bride, either on it's own with a skirt or as a foundation garment to perfect your curves under your dress. The Natural sweetheart cup gives great support and just enough cleavage, even to a larger bust. It is also available with padded cups to fill out a small bust. The powermesh sides allow for a comfortable supple fit while nipping your waist and flattening your tummy.

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ZAR 2,000.00

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NEW! Short Hip Governess

NEW! Short Hip Governess

The Governess is a light flexible under-clothing corset for the woman who wants the comfort and invisibility of a Merry Widow but with the
body shaping of a Bodice or tightlacer. Unlike a Merry Widow, the Governess has no stretch, but is still invisible enough to wear beneith
clothing and with a waist reduction of up to 4”, it creates an unashamedly feminine hourglass shape. Plastic boning is light
yet strong and moulds to your shape with body heat for an impeccable fit.
The Short hip governess is designed for wear beneith full skirts that flare from the waist It is cut very high on the hip for comfort of wear beneith heavy skirts and does not restrict movement. The natural cups (padding optional) give a full rounded cleavage and great bust support on any size.
Fantastic beneith wedding and evening dresses as well as 1950's styled dresses and skirts.

*Note: the Short hip Governess does not give the tummy and hip shaping of the Classic Governess.

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ZAR 2,500.00

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Bridal Longline Merry Widow

Bridal Longline Merry Widow

This Longline Merry Widow offers you the ultimate in body sleeking. Worn under a slim fitting wedding dress, on it's own or over skinny pants it lightly sculpts your body to hourglass perfection. Edwardian cups give fantastic uplift to a small bust and support to a larger one (can be made with natural and/or padded cups). The bottom third of the garment is laced with elastic cord for ease of movement and the boning stops at hip level so that it does not inhibit sitting. Lace up front gives you control over how much or how little cleavage you get. (shown in white, also available in black, pink or tan)

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ZAR 2,500.00

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NEW! Long-hip Sweetheart bodice

NEW! Long-hip Sweetheart bodice

A classic corset for someone who prefers a little more coverage. the long hip is cut to a soft curve giving more hip coverage on the sides. It features a feminine sweetheart neckline with diagonal bust boning to flatter your cleavage. Gives a lovely natural bust shape with a nipped in waist and rounded hip - the quintessential corset shape!

Shown in pale silver

*padded cups also available

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ZAR 2,500.00

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White Cotton Velvet Bodice With Hidden Front Closure

White Cotton Velvet Bodice With Hidden Front Closure

a deliciously tactile corset for a winter wedding. The cotton velvet shimmers against fine silk cording giving the illusion of a tiny waist. Victorian top and elongated hip makes this a perfect cut for a voluptuus figure(but can also be made with a sweetheart or demure cup to show off cleavage and flatter a smaller bust) The hidden lace up shows a subtle flash of ribbon (shown in white available in other colours)

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ZAR 3,900.00

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Chain Neck Cocktail Dress

Chain Neck Cocktail Dress

This elegant Cocktail dress is virtually seemless. It has a square draped neckline and origami style back which is slightly bubbled at the hem for volume. gather the waist to your comfort and look with the sash. The neck detailing and straps are created from metres of different silver chains which are twisted together, strung with Czekoslovakian fire polished beads and swarovski crystals which cascade down the back. Elegant and distinctive in satin (shown in khaki-olive)

premium version available in silk with sterling silver chain

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ZAR 4,200.00

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Paisley Silk merry Widow with Swarovski Crystals

Paisley Silk merry Widow with Swarovski Crystals

Merry Widow is created from pure silk brochade in a lovely salmon pink. the brochades design is an oversized paisley which gives a slightly Indian feel though still retaining the feminity of the Sweetheart neckline and natural cups. The design is completed with a scattering of Swarovski Crystals in pinks, amethyst, and old golds and is offset by the soft pink of the powermesh.
Pleas note that due to the nature of the fabric, the placement of the design and the crystals is different on each corset created, so you are getting an entirely unique piece.

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ZAR 4,600.00

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Silk Noile & Leather Duchess Bodice

Silk Noile & Leather Duchess Bodice

Cut from beautifully organic pure silk Noile, this Duchess bodice is a riot of textures. The bark-like quality of the noile contrasting with the Vegtan leather bust strap and buckle detail on the hips which is finished with a white and silver zip and white lacing. Ideal for a bride who wants something different, or dress up with jeans. the bust strap moves to allow you to show as much or as little as you like.

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ZAR 5,200.00

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Victorian Overbust with Hidden lace-up front

Victorian Overbust with Hidden lace-up front

A perfect bridal corset, this Vistorian style bodice is cut long over the hips with a hidden lace-up front. The fabrice is a silk organza backing randomly chainstitched with a very soft silk floss which gives this very classic and elegant piece a slightly bohemian feel. the straight-cut top is great for a large busted woman who doesn't want to show too much cleavage, but will also give a lovely sleek line to a small bust.

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ZAR 6,200.00

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NEW! Regency Gothic Cami Corset

NEW! Regency Gothic Cami Corset

This delightfully antique looking linen and cotton corset boasts phenominal push-up thanks to the heavily boned regency gothic front. The softly gathered cami top and ruffle at the bottom adds a touch of modesty and softness.
The entire corset is gently tea-stained and embroidered with pearls, bows and ribbon straps and detailing.
The perfect corset for a romantic bride to wear over a softly flowing cotton-voile skirt

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ZAR 6,500.00

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Star flecked Silk & antique button Bodice

Star flecked Silk & antique button Bodice

Wow! This is the perfect wedding corset. Ivory Silk embroidered with thousands of tiny silver stars is topped with a detail of vintage (1920's - 1940's) hand made shell buttons, each stiched with silver thread and scattered with tiny Swarovsky (crystal) pearls. Cut into a simple D'mure style with a flattering V-point bottom, this bodice will be gorgous on any body.
Please note, that due to limited supply of buttons, each one of these corsets will be different and it is available only ina very limited run.

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ZAR 8,300.00

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Bustle-Skirt

Bustle-Skirt

Based on an Edwardian design, this skirt is perfect for those who want to add a little antique intrigue to their lives. It is five layers of a heavy matt Turkish taffeta in varying shades. Layers and layers of gathering and pleats with bustle, train and multilayer petticoats swish and drag for a skirt that makes you feel like you’ve just stepped out of a more romantic bygone era. (shown in greys with Victorian Barbersleeve top and Garlic jacket)

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ZAR 12,000.00

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Moth Dress

Moth Dress

A corset and skirt set; More than 60m of cotton voile makes up the froth of the skirt of which each layer is hand gathered and stitched and then lightly frayed to give a softly deconstructed appearance. The basic cut of the skirt is A-line with a short train and given shape by five tule peticoats. The corset is 100% cotton printed with moths and has silk duchess satin boning panels and a soft cotton voile ruffle around the top.It supports the bust and shapes the wasit as only a corset can! It is soft, feminine and romantic, yet still edgy.
Please note: As the fabric is hand printed the design and placement may vary from the photo, this just makes your dress more unique!

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ZAR 15,000.00

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Strawberry Pavlova (skirt)

Strawberry Pavlova (skirt)

Good enough to eat! This diaphanous skirt is created on a tulip shape from dozens of metres of gathered feather-light vintage (c50’s) silk chiffon. Each piece is hand-dyed and bleached back to give a soft flow of colours, The panels are picked out with a fine row of shimmery copper beads. It is lined with duchess satin for body. Shown with the matching bolero and White satin Merry Widow. (please note that we need up to 4 weeks to make-up as each skirt is entirely stitched by hand)

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ZAR 15,000.00

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Bias Chiffon Dress

Bias Chiffon Dress

Sublime bias cut dress is layered in silk satin and silk chiffon. Simply cut top is lightly shaped, falling into the soft drapery of the skirt. The dress has a vintage ballet feel which is emphasised by the french seeming and the elegantly flowing train.
The soft romantic feeling is complimented and contrasted by the heavy neckline of twisted Ethiopean Silver with fine beads of brass and copper which cascades down the back into silk corded tassles.
A lovely flattering cut that skims the body slimming hips and flattering the bust. Shown in Ivory

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ZAR 16,500.00

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Strawberry Pavlova Bolero

Strawberry Pavlova Bolero

Absolutely as edible as it's namesake, The Strawberry Pavlova Bolero is a confection of mohair, petersham ribbon and nearly twenty five metres of cototn voile which is entirely hand pleated, dip-dyed and bleached back. It is entirely hand stitched and lined in silk chameuse. A true statement piece!

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ZAR 25,000.00

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