I would like to take this time to congratulate my client on her marriage and to thank her for hiring me to design such a fun and creative corset and skirt. It really means so much to me that she trusted me with her vision and allowed me to be such an integral part of her special day. And even though her wedding day has come and gone, all the wonderful memories and her corset will last a lifetime!

For a head-turning wow factor, and to make the back of the corset stand out just as much as the front, I hand-sewed navy and pale blue 3D floral...

Having a mock-up ready to go also gave her an idea of how it would feel to wear a Champagne corset. If she had any concerns, I wanted to be able to address them right...

Congratulations to my amazing client who is getting married in June and trusted me with her vision to make her bridal ensemble. Although designing and creating a custom corset requires...

During my presentation, I talked all about my fashion journey from winning the Intimate Apparel Award in my 8th semester class at The Fashion Institute of Technology, to my first day working in the fashion industry and now running my own small business.

Although learning a new language can be very daunting, it is also extremely fun because it will enhance you language skills, open new doors of communication, and give you the opportunity to experience a new way of living.

A custom corset is a piece of wearable art constructed to fit your body’s measurements. I create original pieces, unique to the person who will be wearing it. No pattern is ever repeated because no two bodies are the same.

Get all the details on the Champagne Corsets & Designs article by Jenny Rieu ... Read More.

Get all the details and updates from Stella's exclusive interview with Innovation Destination Hartford. Stella shares her experiences at the Oxford Conference of Corsetry... Read More.

Saturday night there was a dinner gala with the option to wear a corset and get as dressed up, or not so dressed up, as you’d like. I decided to wear my own creation, the Fleur Du Soir Corset with a black pencil skirt and heels.

Imagine a weekend traveling to Oxford, England where Corset Makers from around the world gather, share industry secrets, brainstorm ideas, inspire each other and talk non-stop about corsets!

This month, The Lingerie Journal features Champagne Corsets and Designs and corsetiére Carol Stella with an exclusive interview and spotlight. Read the transcript and more at
TheLingerieJournal.com, and then give Stella a call to get her started on your next corset! Write in below to talk about the article, ask questions or... Read More.

This February you can read about Champagne Corsets & Designs on inkct.com and in ink magazine.  The Connecticut lifestyle magazine published an exclusive interview with designer, Stella.  Read the article and sign up or subscribe for print copies.   Comment below to tell us what you think or give us a call to start planning your next corset! Read More.

Stella gets a warm welcome back to her home town as Champagne Corsets comes to Connecticut. Carol Stella gave Innovation Destination Hartford an exclusive interview... Read More.

Proper care will extend the beauty and life of your corset. Natural oils, perfumes and deodorants will begin to breakdown fabric over time if not cleaned properly after each use. Having multiple corsets is ideal and advised for proper care. This will enable you to alternate between cleaning and allow for drying completely between each wear. This distributes wear and tear and greatly extends the life of your garments.... Read More.

The parts of a Corset - Vol. I, Part 1
To have a basic understanding of corset owning, caring and designing, it is helpful to understand the various parts of a typical corset. First, it is best to define exactly what a corset is. Based on some recent, rather loose, marketing terms - it may be necessary to set the record straight about a few things. Cor•set /ˈkôrsət/ noun: A close-fitting undergarment, stiffened with...Read More.

The true origin of the corset is unclear, but the corset has been an important article of clothing for centuries. Though more commonly used by women, men have also used corsets throughout history to support or change their bodies appearance.
The earliest known image of a possible corset was made c. 1600 BC. The image is of a Cretan woman, and the article... Read More.

A corset is a garment worn to hold and train the torso into a desired shape for aesthetic or medical purposes (either for the duration of wearing it or for a more lasting effect). Both men and women are known to wear corsets throughout history, though this item was for many years an integral part of women’s wardrobes.
People with spinal problems, such as scoliosis, or with internal injuries... Read More.