Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet Structured Corset Top – Rare Archive Orb Embroidered Bustier

Brand:
Vivienne Westwood

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Condition:
SA Condition (Excellent / Near New)

Exceptional preserved condition with minimal signs of wear. Velvet remains deep and rich in texture, structure and internal corsetry retain excellent support and shape.

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Material:
Velvet × Satin Finish Technical Fabric × Structured Corsetry Construction

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Color:
Black

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Made in:
Italy

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Size:
Label Size: UK 8
Actual Fit Recommendation: UK 10–12 / IT 38–40
(Flexible due to internal structured support and shaping construction)

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Product Description:

A highly collectible Vivienne Westwood structured corset top, executed in one of the house’s most iconic visual languages — architectural body shaping combined with romantic tailoring and subversive femininity.

Constructed with a sculptural internal support system, this piece features a sharply contoured corseted silhouette designed to frame the waist and elevate the torso without appearing rigid. The interior reveals multiple structural channels that create the signature Westwood body architecture — simultaneously engineered and sensual.

The front panel combines deep black velvet with curved satin-effect side inserts, creating a subtle contrast of light absorption and reflection. Across the front, delicate seam lines radiate outward from the embroidered Orb emblem, forming a shape that almost resembles orbital motion — a quiet but unmistakable Westwood signature.

The side cut construction adds an unexpected modernity, transforming what could have been a classic corset into something far more futuristic and collectible.

Details that make this piece especially desirable:

— authentic Vivienne Westwood Made in Italy construction
— rare black velvet corset silhouette
— signature embroidered Orb logo at front
— internal architectural boning structure
— sculpting fit with hidden support system
— exceptionally difficult to source in this preserved condition

Unlike conventional corsets, this piece sits somewhere between tailoring, armour and eveningwear — equally strong layered over shirting or worn alone as a statement collector garment.

A true collector’s piece for those drawn to Westwood’s tension between historical dressmaking and radical modern form.

Please note: Item conditions are graded based on the NOVAWARE Condition Guide.