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If there’s one garment that captures the evolution of women’s dress, it’s the corset. From Marie Antoinette to Margiela, Playboy to Prada — it has signified fetish, freedom, and politics through the ages. But today, bridal designers have reimagined and refined the silhouette to fit modern-day celebrations.
At Tarun Tahiliani’s parade at Art Mumbai in November, models wore shimmering corsetry with pre draped saris. Meanwhile, the new-age brand That Antique piece, worn by everyone from Masaba Gupta to Sobhita Dhulipala, is dedicated to bespoke corsets. Ahead, fashion influencers Pranav Goswamy, Ikisvon Jamang, Tarini Manchanda, and Karmaa Dhingra show us how to wear it for 2025.
A creative director, stylist, and creator, Pranav Goswamy’s style favours tailored and
structured separates worn with a hint of playfulness.
The simplest way to style a corset for a wedding? Pair it with metallic co-ords in silver, gold, or copper — the occasion calls for shine. Bonus points if you choose a fun print.
A bonafide fashion girl, Ikisvon Jamang’s Instagram feed will take you from Bridgerton-level
pretty corsets to off-duty suits styled with baseball caps and double belts.
Reinvent pieces in your closet, like your tried-and-true black leggings, with a puffed sleeve
or basque-style corset. A high-low mix perfect for an after-party.
Entrepreneur and content creator Tarini Manchanda has cultivated a devoted following for her eye for colour, whether it’s a vibrant sari or a bright vacation-ready dress.
Complement the structure of a corset by pairing it with an elegant drape. A Benarasi sari
worn with a corset blouse is a great way to embrace heritage weaves with modernity.
A fashion writer and influencer, Karmaa Dhingra incorporates pre-loved pieces (many of them belong to her mother) in her everyday outfits.
The corset as a breastplate is guaranteed to turn heads the moment you walk into a room.
The best part? It’s jewellery, armour, and an accessory — all at once.
Photographs by Hormis Antony Tharakan; Creative direction, concept, and styling by Pranav Goswamy
This has been adapted for the web from an article published in Manifest’s December 2024-January 2025 issue that is now on stands. For more stories like this, subscribe here!