09/13/2023
Iconic and incredible 1961 Warners Filly corselet designed by Miguel Ferreras. Immaculate condition, size 36 A, B, C.
Excerpt about this piece from The Underpinnings Museum;
"Nylon corselet trimmed with ribbon slot lace, with a ruched lace skirt. The bustline offers only demi-bust coverage, with the cups structured with a mono underwire and V separator. Loops at the cup apexes were likely intended for detachable shoulder straps. The garment is structured with vertical steel bones throughout the body. Stretch mesh gussets at the hips allow for greater flexibility and freedom of movement.
The corselet has a low back cut and fastens with a metal zip over metal hooks and eyes. The garment is cut low on the hips, and has a detachable gusset between the legs to help maintain even tension over the body when worn. There are four detachable elastic suspender straps at the leg edge of the corselet.
The ‘Filly By Ferreras’ collection was designed by Miguel Ferreras in 1961, was photographed for Time magazine, and was supposedly quite expensive for the time. The collection was presented to a range of lingerie brands to bid on the rights to, with Warner’s making the winning bid. The half cup and wide/shallow wire design was intended to “fit” up to 3 cup sizes (arbitrary A/B/C)."
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