William Brunson Stafford Public Relations

The origins of the corset are unknown. From the early 16th century, corset-shaped cages of iron are preserved*, but it's almost certain that they had nothing to do with normal clothing. Theories run from early fetish accessories to brute attempts at orthopaedics. Judging from contemporary depictions, stiffened bodices must have been worn around 1530 because the straight, conical line of the torso seen e.g. in portaits of  Venetian ladies  or  Eleanora di Toledo  could not have been achieved otherwise. The neckline is relatively high and the chest pressed flat rather than pushed up. Read Article:   http://www.marquise.de/en/themes/korsett/korsett.shtml

Grace Jones " The relationship between fashion and popular music is one of abundant and mutual creativity. Reciprocal influences have resulted in some of the most dynamic apparel visualizations ever created in popular culture. Some exist as memorable creations for the stage and music video; others become long-lasting fashion trends, which settle in the culture to become noteworthy, referential, and lasting." Read Article:   http://fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fashion-history-eras/music-fashion

"Though the earliest known fashion photographs date back to the 1850s, in the court of Napoleon III, the use of photography as an advertising tool did not become popular until the early 20th century, when fashion itself became accessible to a wider audience. The first fashion magazines, Harper’s Bazaar  and  Vogue —both founded in the late 1800s—were initially illustrated by hand. " Read Article:   https://news.artnet.com/market/a-brief-history-of-fashion-photography-32620

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