This corset was created for a production of Intimate Apparel at Tulane University.

S-Bend corsets were popular in the Edwardian Era, circa 1905. They were advertised as a healthier alternative to the more restrictive corsets of earlier eras, leading the way to the longline corset and bras of the in the 1910-20s.

The shape of the corset creates a “pigeon-breasted” silhouette, tilting the body forwards and emphasizing an S-shape when viewing the body from the side.

Costume Design by Jenn Jacobs.