The Tattoo Corset

The Tattoo Corset came into being through a unique collaboration between model Tamara Mitchell, artist Kat Marie Moya, and myself, corsetière Larissa Boiwka of Wilde Hunt Corsetry.  Mitchell was a fan of the artistic tattoos of Kat Marie Moya (F14 Hellkat) but could never decide which design to choose for such a permanent piece of art. Our solution was a collaboration. Why not make a corset of tattooed leather? Moya would create the tattoo artwork and Wilde Hunt Corsetry would create the corset. After much trial and error, we happened upon a process which we believe produced a rather striking, indelible result which closely mimics the look of tattooed skin. The Tattoo Corset features fluid Art Nouveau designs rendered in Moya’s signature razor-sharp linework upon cream colored leather. This piece is a genuine corset for which the pattern was custom drafted to Mitchell’s measurements and fitted through a precise multiple mock-up process. The corset is boned with 23 pieces of German steel and reduces the wearer’s natural waist measurement.

I want to take a moment to thank my many collaborators on this project including photographers Aaron Kennison and Chas Ray Krider, makeup artist Erica Stewart, as well as Paul Rothrock for digital image assistance. This unique project would not have been possible without their generosity of time and expertise. I feel privileged to have worked with you all!