Royal Corset Manufactory
1897
Alphonse Mucha, the godfather of Art Nouveau, designed this stunning advertisement for a Brussels corset maker in 1897. The elegant woman, with her flowing red hair and delicate profile, gazes into a hand mirror, embodying the grace and beauty the brand wanted to sell. Notice the intricate 'PD' logos crowned with royalty down the side—this was the 'Royal Manufacture,' after all! The motto in the red circle, 'Bien faire et laisser dire,' translates to 'Do well and let them talk,' a sassy bit of advice for women wearing these tight-laced garments.
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