Bespoke corsetry made in Canada
 Mainstream wedding fashion is discovering something we have been eyeball deep in for years: Black is the new white. This past weekend, Shenae Grimes was married in a gorgeous Vera Wang black and white tulle gown, and caused quite a stir. Somewhat non-traditional (although not around here), but beautiful, with a classic cut. Most…
[date-stamp] Wishing all of you mothers and fur-mamas a very happy Mother’s Day! I hope you are having a good one 🙂 Here’s my gorgeous mama and me at our 2012 fashions show. Thank you for being amazing. ~Dianna
[date-stamp] Mistakes happen, especially when a corsetmaker is in charge of website design and programming. Late at night. Perhaps after a glass or two of shiraz. Looks like an update we did was preventing people from creating or signing into their accounts. All fixed now! I updated the Sample Sale with items from past and…
[date-stamp] I began a project for a very patient friend a while ago, and it’s finally completed! We have here an indigo blue silk Gabrielle corset with a very puffy, layered and bustled blue silk skirt over a black vinyl short hoop cage – with a black leather bolero jacket with puffed sleeves and underbust…
[date-stamp] My favorite annual event is Toronto’s Arts & Fashion Week, “FAT”. This was Starkers 7th year on the runway at FAT, and it was a blast as always. This year, our line theme was “Ballerina Biker”, Â which was a blending of black leather, pink ballet satin, tutus, bolero biker jackets and pointe shoes! It…