Introducing Peter Soronen Corsets
Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 9:28 PM 
Peter Soronen is a name that longtime readers of this blog know well. Many of us were introduced to Peter Soronen when Mrs. O wore his ivory and lime brocade cocktail dress to the Democratic National Convention in 2008. Soronen went on to create several knock-out formal gowns for Mrs. O, seen here, here and here, as well as a number of splendid suits and cocktail frocks. I'm a devoted admirer of his work and am excited to announce his latest venture: Peter Soronen Corsets.
Corsets are Peter Soronen's signature. He began designing in the early 1990s, "making vintage corset patterns into modern dresses." Peter Soronen Corsets is a celebration of this first love, and a display of Soronen's trademark craftsmanship and mastery of shape. Please enjoy a brief Q&A with the designer below and be sure to check out his new site.
Peter Soronen Corsets is your first e-commerce venture. What inspired you to create this new line?
It always seems that when I have visitors to my studio, the girls are looking for something to add to their wardrobe, asking, "Do you have any corsets?" If I have one in stock, and they put it on, they fall in love. It was difficult to let them know that I was out of their size or the color they wanted. The website offers a great range of colors and allows girls everywhere the opportunity to have a demi-couture custom corset at a great price.
What do you love about corsets? What keeps you coming back to them as a designer?
I have been intrigued by the corset ever since I began making clothing. I think it is a true art form -- the way the stays are placed and the panels are cut, giving shape with a cool blend of fabric and steel that is unmatched. It is only trumped by an umbrella on a rainy day!
How do you envision your customer wearing a Peter Soronen corset?
Corsets can be worn in so many ways, the obvious being paired with a slim sexy skirt or a full one. But I think they are even great dressed down with a jean and tank underneath for a fun night out. Oh, and don't forget, with a long white skirt of your choice you have an amazing wedding gown in no time!
What have you been working on this fall?
Fall will have a lot of great cocktail dresses in light organza with a sporty and flirty look to them. Also, nice pleated dresses in light wools that can be worn anywhere. I am really into a dress that has more than one purpose.
Peter Soronen
Reader Comments (3)
Gorgeous! I want pistachio!
But $500.00???!! I looked at the wholes site before I got to that!
This was a nice interview with Peter Soronen. I'll check out the website in a few. I have noticed several that at awards events that several acresses have credited him for their formal wear. Good job!
His dresses are stunning, but a corset sounds extremely uncomfortable. Even if they are not uncomfortable, corsets just read as underwear to me.