#symingtoncollection

[vanyanis]

Today I'm heading back to the #symingtoncollection for another study session along with @karolinalaskowskalingerie and @cathy.hay :) It was only two weeks ago that I last visited with my #vanyanisschoolofcouture #corsetmaking students so I'm feeling a bit spoilt to be going again so soon. I'll be doing a #FacebookLive later at the collection so tune in if you're about :) #corsetpilgrimage17 #corsetgeek #corset #history #overbust #fashion #study #detail #theydontmakethemliketheyusedto #corsetiere #corsetmaker #victorian #victoriancorset #authenticcorset #preservinghistory

[vanyanis]

The details on this #edwardian #gown are exquisite. Such a thrill to get to study this beautiful dress up close yesterday at the #symingtoncollection 😍 #CorsetPilgrimage17 #applique #antiquegown #theydontmakethemliketheyusedto (at England)

[vanyanis]

Today I had a study day at the #symingtoncollection to study corsets. Towards the end of the session I spied a "#Dior" section on their racks of amazing clothes and Sarah pulled out some dresses for me to look at. This #couture dress from 1955 was incredible to study ♡ #bestday #CorsetPilgrimage17 #christiandior #vintagedior #madeinfrance #1955

[vanyanis]

This week I visited the #symingtoncollection and got to view the #PrettyHousemaid #corset again. The #engravedbusks on the corset were what inspired my own #VanyanisEngravedBusk and it was a delight to do a side by side comparison :) #recreatinghistory #antiquebusks #antiquecorset #vanyanis #Laurel #corsetmaking #corsetgeekery #busk #corsetpilgrimage #corsetpilgrimage15 #corsetmakingsupplies ♡ The engraved busks are available from www.vanyanis.net (Photo used with the courtesy of the Leicestershire County Council Museum Service)