hempsilk corset with ruffle Corsetry is a style that has largely progressed through alternative scenes - such as renaissance, fetish or special occasion fashion. Now an eco-friendly alternative is available - in gorgeous, stylish form. René Geneva just took the top prize at the Austin Fashion Awards, winning Critics’ Choice Best Designer and Best Women’s Designer! Even though the Fashion Award’s did not have an organic or “green” emphasis, all of René’s designs are made from organic, eco-friendly materials and have comprehensive social accountability standards. She has taken the corset and made it into ’green’, wearable art. In November 2005, Rene headed to Nicaragua (the second poorest nation in the Western hemisphere) to work with a fair wage, fair trade women’s textile cooperative. Training them in the elements of corsetry and applique enabled them to produce Rene’s latest designs and to expand their capabilities beyond T-shirt production. Bark Fabric Corset — on Angela Ryan Most corset wearers are looking for a waist-defining garment that is fun and easy to wear.  About 25% of Rene’s customers special order tight lacing corsets, which are especially reinforced to take in the waist as much as 3-5″.

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