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Custom Corset for your next COSTUME!!

Going to Dragon Con? Labyrinth of Jareth? A Steampunk soiree? We can create a custom corset for you… even an incredible vest for the gentleman. Here’s Ellie Copperbottom at Wild Wild West Con 2011 in Arizona: photo by Jerry Abuan, www.jerryabuan.zenfolio.com Ellie  takes her task as a W.A.T.C.H Liason to The League of S.T.E.A.M seriously. Outfitted […]

Exquisite Restraint Corsets made appearances at Labyrinth of Jareth 2010

I made it to Labyrinth, Friday night only, July 16th, and it was so awesome! I accompanied Clockwork Couture, and proprietoress Donna Ricci was sporting an original corset design made exclusively for Clockwork Couture. In case you don’t know, The Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade Ball was created 10 years ago and held annually here in […]

got WEDDING? Exquisite Restraint Corsets is ready!

Exquisite Restraint is starting a new campaign to reach all brides, and couples. We take care and give attention to brides, whether Cruella, Bridezilla or Disney Princess…. we can create a lovely corset for your creative Steampunk or Goth wedding to match an existing skirt. OR, let us sew madly for you, top to bottom, […]

who’s loving Exquisite Restraint Corsets, pt. 3

The hardest working woman in Heavy F*&%KING METAL, METAL SANAZ !! A local L.A. hype-meistress and interviewer extraordinary… she keeps so many happy… here’s a corset I made for her birthday this month (and some unidentified gal pals)….. ***OMG…those pants?!! right?****** She has always promoted her fave artists on her MySpace page and I have […]

who’s loving Exquisite Restraint Corsets, number Deaux

Tricia LaBelle and LA’s Bar Sinister has been lovin’ us without demanding! Bar Sinister Shoppe… you may have to scroll down a bit… but by all means, click on Retail Slut when you get there for a blast from the past. I’m glad I unearthed Bar Sin’s Shoppe because I gotta bake them some cookies […]

who’s loving Exquisite Restraint Corsets?

It’s always fun to find places we’ve been added to, and they’re nice enough to not need a reciprocal link.. Individualistic Fashion http://www.individualisticfashion.com/shop_corsets.htm One company’s corsets get described as “exquisitely” made and ours is described as “deliciously” made … go figure. : )

Get the Last… Black & White Demask!

In 2008, I created the corset in this great photo by Bryan Barnes of model Miss Natalie Rose: The time has come to retire the very popular black and white demask print fabric. I will make one more Underbust like this, with a modesty panel under the back laces and your choice of black or […]

Please, Sir… more EXQUISITE RESTRAINT!

I’m pleased and elated to see my corset on a lovely model on the cover of “Please, Sir,” from Cleis Press, due out in May, 2010. This magic was created by my homegirl, photographer Christine Kessler, and she found out from me, via Facebook, that they went with that photo. She’s supplied a few photos […]

So you want to get a CORSET?

I make some of the most unique, creative corsets…but they are also funtionally strong and most are suitable for tight-lacing. My corsets appeal to those who want a unique fashion item, and those who are tight-lacing in order to train their waist. If you need to be custom fitted, or want info on sizing, just let […]

Photo o’ the Week- The Darkman

Donna Ricci at Bondage Ball, July 2007. Donna,www.gothicsupermodel.com and purveyor of Wicked Talent Models, www.wickedtalent.com, modeled for my fashion show. Larry Darkman set up and took lovely portaits. Photo copyright by Larry Darkman and used with permission.