Morúa Corsetry: An Interview and studio tour with Gerry.

Last year the crew  of 14 East, Depaul University’s Magazine came to visit me at Department of Curiosities. The result is this little interview and video tour of the shop and studio.  I hope you enjoy learning about my process and taking a closer look at some corsets, patterns and the workshop itself.

 

In addition to Morúa you can also see some of the Department Of Curiosities lingerie that I design in collaboration with Jamie Hayes and in the background pieces from her brand, Production Mode.

Department of Curiosities: Introducing Luxury Lingerie .

Department of Curiosities presents a first look at our luxury lingerie and nightwear collection debuting June 18-19. Photography by Sarah Ann Wright Photography Make up and hair by Victoria Percival-Smith Model: Alessia Vaccaro — in London, United Kingdom.

Two years ago Morúa moved to Chicago, and to a new atelier and showroom: Department of Curiosities. A collaboration with fashion designer Jamie Hayes and her line Production Mode, this remarkable partnership has evolved from a workshop, to a shop, exhibition space, and salon and is now also lush lingerie line.   Inspired by the luminous, strong women of the 1920’s and 30’s this collaboration is a labor of love.

Department of Curiosities cordially invites you to a first look at our collection of luxury lingerie & nightwear. Created from Italian silks, the line features an exclusive print designed by Esther Garcia of Butterfat Studios and is made to order in our atelier. The collection will available for preorder on June 18–19th. As a show of gratitude for your support as we launch, the collection will be offered at special preview prices. If you are far, don’t worry, the line will be available for purchase online very soon.

Preview hours are:
Saturday, June 18th: 1–7 pm; cocktails 7–9 pm
Sunday, June 19th: 2–5 pm
& by appointment

3013 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
www.departmentofcuriosities.com
info@departmentofcuriosities.com

Special thanks to model Alessia Vaccar, hair and make-​up artist Victoria Percival-​Smith and Sarah Ann Wright Photography all who helped create the beautiful images featured in this post.