{"product_id":"vivienne-westwood-black-velvet-structured-corset-top-rare-archive-orb-embroidered-bustier","title":"Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet Structured Corset Top – Rare Archive Orb Embroidered Bustier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVivienne Westwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSA Condition (Excellent \/ Near New)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional preserved condition with minimal signs of wear. Velvet remains deep and rich in texture, structure and internal corsetry retain excellent support and shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVelvet × Satin Finish Technical Fabric × Structured Corsetry Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel Size: UK 8\u003cbr\u003eActual Fit Recommendation: UK 10–12 \/ IT 38–40\u003cbr\u003e(Flexible due to internal structured support and shaping construction)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly collectible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVivienne Westwood structured corset top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, executed in one of the house’s most iconic visual languages — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earchitectural body shaping combined with romantic tailoring and subversive femininity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front panel combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep black velvet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with curved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esatin-effect side inserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a subtle contrast of light absorption and reflection. Across the front, delicate seam lines radiate outward from the embroidered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrb emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, forming a shape that almost resembles orbital motion — a quiet but unmistakable Westwood signature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe side cut construction adds an unexpected modernity, transforming what could have been a classic corset into something far more futuristic and collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails that make this piece especially desirable:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— authentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVivienne Westwood Made in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e construction\u003cbr\u003e— rare black velvet corset silhouette\u003cbr\u003e— signature embroidered Orb logo at front\u003cbr\u003e— internal architectural boning structure\u003cbr\u003e— sculpting fit with hidden support system\u003cbr\u003e— exceptionally difficult to source in this preserved condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike conventional corsets, this piece sits somewhere between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etailoring, armour and eveningwear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — equally strong layered over shirting or worn alone as a statement collector garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true collector’s piece for those drawn to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestwood’s tension between historical dressmaking and radical modern form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #888;\"\u003ePlease note: Item conditions are graded based on the \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/pages\/novaware-condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNOVAWARE Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOVAWARE","offers":[{"title":"8","offer_id":55586670379384,"sku":null,"price":1980.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/7867\/6545\/files\/38C767CC-A23F-4270-AD84-7AE18455334A.png?v=1782163594","url":"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/products\/vivienne-westwood-black-velvet-structured-corset-top-rare-archive-orb-embroidered-bustier","provider":"NOVAWARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}