Cool Corsets Are Taking Over This Fall

last updated 13 September 2021

As far as trends go, the resurgence of the corset wasn't totally unexpected. I've seen the garment periodically pop up during fashion week, including the Dion Lee and Marques'Almeida shows in New York and London respectively, so perhaps it was only a matter of time before the trend came full circle onto our feeds. The latest iteration that seems to be bubbling up takes a slightly different direction. Draped in elaborate patterns or featuring deconstructed forms, unconventional corsets are having a moment.

Right now, this look seems to be just on the brink of true fashion omnipresence, which is why I'm labeling this a micro-trend to watch. As with most pervasive trends, emerging designers are at the forefront of this quirky corset wave, with names like Kristin Mallison and All Is a Gentle Spring repeatedly selling out of their made-to-order, custom versions. In line with the artsy-print craze, Renaissance-themed patterns, in particular, are a popular choice among the fashion crowd. Although an acquired fashion taste, it's definitely a micro-trend I'm excited about and foresee growing exponentially, so in the true interest of sharing, I've laid out all the places to get your hands on one. I've sprinkled in a little bit of styling inspiration, too, so keep scrolling to dive in.

All Is a Gentle Spring

Valentine Pastoral Corset

If you thought toile was for grandma's linens and colonial antiques, it's time to rethink your stance. Proving the print can be cool and timely is All Is a Gentle Spring. Specializing in made-to-order corsets, the brand makes garments that feel like thoughtfully created works of art.

New York–based brand Miaou is also firmly aboard the weird-corset train, with styles that range from boned silhouettes to patchwork prints and, of course, toile patterns.

Miaou

Campbell Corset in Kensington

The square neckline really does something.

Miaou + Deville Antique-Print Corset Top

Miaou

Deville Antique-Print Corset Top

Wear this one with all of your leather pants as a go-to night-out look.

Miaou

Imogene Corset

Toile strikes again!

Swayed Stature

Denim Daisy Corset

When this sells out, you know who to blame.

Kristin Mallison

Tapestry Corset

Kristin Mallison's artsy tapestry corsets constantly sell out, and it's pretty easy to see why.

Out From Under

Lovestruck Corset

For a more accessible version you wouldn't be hard-pressed to squeeze into every day, Urban Outfitters has you covered.

Urban Outfitters

Persephone Mesh Corset Top

Chilly weather? I'm also thoroughly into this long-sleeved take.

Doll's Kill

Tapestry Corset

I'm not even a cat person, but I would be for this top.

Marques'Almeida

Tie-Dye Corset

I've been raving about this corset since it was unveiled at the brand's F/W 21 show, and to my delight, it has finally hit stores.

Proizvodstvo

Reversible Tapestry Corset

Etsy is also a great place to find beautiful handmade versions.

Sami Miro Vintage

Alpha Corset in Vintage Tee

I love the edgy abstract print on this one.

Zara

Corsetry Tulle Crop Top

For those on a budget, here's another infinitely chic option.

Kepler

Rust Empress Knitted Corset

If you like things the old-fashioned way, Kepler makes these corsets using traditional techniques.

Fyoocher

The U Top in Red Floral Tapestry

I can't get over this unique shape.

With Jéan

Cindy Corset

Just add straight-leg jeans and booties, and you have the perfect outfit.

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Indya Brown is a fashion editor, stylist, and writer living in Los Angeles. While going to school at Columbia University in New York City, she got her feet wet in the fashion industry interning at Elle magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and New York magazine's The Cut. After graduating in 2016, she joined The Cut as a fashion assistant, eventually working her way up to fashion editor. There, she worked on a multitude of projects, including styling inbook feature stories for New York magazine's print issue, writing and pitching market stories for The Cut, and serving as fashion lead for The Cut's branded content. While New York has been her home for over 10 years, she moved to Los Angeles in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 for a new chapter. Now she is a fashion market editor for Who What Wear, focusing on emerging designers, rising trends on and off the internet, interior design, and BIPOC creatives and brands. Aside from her duties as a fashion market editor, Brown is also a freelance stylist and writer, working on national print and video commercial campaigns for Sephora, The Independent, and Cadillac. Her bylines also include Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and The New York Times. But once the computer goes down and the emails turn off, she's likely eating her way through Koreatown, hunting down vintage furniture, scoping out new outrageous nail designs to try, or taking a hot cycling class.