1990s Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Black Silk Corset Top Message from the famous Russian Collection A yard of material was

A yard of material was used on the sleeves on the 1959 version and I would hazard that this is true of this one as well

Each sleeve closes with a fabric covered buttons

Bust: to 19" from side seam to side seam and widens to 25" at the hem

It is very well made - even the lining is attached all the way around the hem

hand finished and properly finished seam edges inside

1990s Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Black Silk Corset Top Message from the famous Russian Collection A yard of material wasThis is a classic Vivienne Westwood piece that plays on the 18th century in its design execution. I doubt that many labels in the world can equal Vivienne's amazing corsets and their iconic status. It is highly sculptural in feel with its wonderful draped panels layered and placed over and inner stiffened board. This is cut so that the bust is pushed up to suggest the style of corsets from the 1700s. It is fully boned through the back and has ties