18/06/2026
When you think about the act of putting on a corset, it’s different to the daily ritual of throwing on a t-shirt. It’s deliberate, slow and forces you to take steps. Dressing in corsetry is embodied, involving all the senses in the process. The wearer feels the tightening of the fabric, hears the tension of the lacing and watches the sculpting silhouette of their body. It’s a tale as old as time, a ritual that is centuries old.
One up-and-coming designer that embeds corsetry techniques into their work, is Gloria Jane Royer (Gloria Jane Royer). With her studio situated in the coastal town of Margate, Gloria specialises in couture and custom pieces. The overall “look” is hyper-fem but with a sprinkle of theatrics.
What stands out most about Gloria Jane Royer, is that despite the ongoing success of the brand, they continue to remain somewhat distanced from the fashion “industry”. “I love making my work but I don’t want to feel too much fashion pressure or to compare myself to others too much.” Gloria does things on her own terms because of her sheer love of craftsmanship.
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Written by Connie Jane Fletcher
Edited by penny and Henry Tuppen
Photography by Joe & Charlotte