
Karolina Laskowska
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Undergarment couturier & archivist. Founder & director of @TheUPMuseum
London, England
Joined February 2011
Very old lady yells at cloud behavior when I see a godawful corset the young folks love
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One of the ways I know I’ve aged out of contemporary fashion is the number of terrible corsets people rave about.
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My next collection was largely created during one of the worst periods of my life, and it's very strange to look at the end result and think 'oh. That's quite good actually'. Like, even on autopilot, I'm capable of designing a decent bra.
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The original Antoinette bra and pantygirdle: hand beaded French lace, ostrich feathers and pearls. The Bijoux collection is coming very, very soon... 📷 @Tigzy Model @thelingerierae 💄 Goshka
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For fashion people, Hajime Sorayama's work inspired Thierry Mugler's robot couture!
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Today I found out that illustrator Hajime Sorayama follows two accounts on instagram. One is mine, the other is a millinery inspiration page.
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If you're craving some showgirl costume history, we have exciting news for you ❤️🔥 The Underpinnings Museum's latest digital exhibition, 'Erté: Feline Costumes for Bal Tabarin', launches October 17!
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I was built for sewing frivolous knickers, yelling at Adobe software should not be part of the job 😭
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This design is part of the upcoming Bijoux collection, coming out later this year. This set is an incredibly limited edition, with each piece handmade to order. A huge thank you to the incredible creative team behind this shoot! 📷 @Tigzy Model @IvoryFlameModel 💄 Goshka
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Introducing the Antoinette set ✨️ The most decadent lingerie design I've created to date! Crafted from exquisite, hand-beaded French Chantilly lace, this set is a true labour of love. Perfect for those who want a bit of showgirl glamour in their wardrobe ✨️
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I can't yet say which side will win, but I'm currently stuck at home due to illness and have started designing a catalogue for the next exhibition despite swearing never again...
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Sensible business-headed me: We can't do printed exhibition catalogues anymore, the cash outlay is too high, logistics are too challengjng and we've lost money on every previous print run. Magpie/archivist me: But print media is so prettyyyyy
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Feeling like I got hit by a truck today, I am very out of practice at that level of socialising/networking. Zero regrets though, it was an absolutely incredible weekend.
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Quick snap of my outfit from Saturday night at The Corsetry Symposium. Choker is Matoro Sari, corset made by me, trousers by Barbara I Gongini
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I'll be in conversation with @sparklewren on Saturday, talking about the exhibition I curated for @TheUPMuseum and her influence on contemporary corsetry, as well as taking part in a panel discussion on Sunday ❤️
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Today I'm heading to Leicester for the first time since I graduated, for The Corsetry Symposium. It's been a long time since I last congregated with so many corsetry enthusiasts, and I can't wait to reconnect with my colleagues! Will I be seeing any of you there?
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A Swiss waist inspired cincher, created from lace and bobbinet with silk ribbon embroidery. This design was created exclusively for my patrons this year.
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Currently working on a creative freedom corset commission, and the client has signed off on it being part of the ostrich feather and pearl corset family... ✨️ 📷 @chroniciconicc Model Lian Appelboom 💄 @AshleyDesignMUA Assistance Charlotte Celine Accessories @Ms_Logandria
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You know the exhaustion levels are extreme when I can't muster enthusiasm for an antique corset
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