{"product_id":"unlaced-the-evolution-of-the-corset-guest-lecture-with-lauren-rossi-friday-july-24-2026","title":"\"Unlaced: The Evolution of the Corset\" Guest Lecture with Lauren Rossi -- Friday, July 24, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us as we lace up and dive in to the world of our favorite antique underpinning -- the corset -- in our next Absinthe Afterhours Event Series in our Richmond, VA storefront! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are excited to have fashion historian and seamstress Lauren Rossi (aka Virtuous Courtesan) here to share her extensive knowledge and personal collection with us! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLauren will be discussing the evolution of the corset from the 18th century through the 1920s. From stays to longlines, hourglass bones to girdleieres, this talk is a must attend for any fashion enthusiast or antique clothing lover! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an added treat, Lauren will be bringing a number of her original antique corsets for attendees to ogle. Her extensive collection features rare pieces rarely seen outside of a museum setting! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk will take place on Friday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe lecture will take place in our shop, located at 209 N. 3rd St., Richmond, VA 23219. There is free street parking after 6 p.m. and all attendees will have the opportunity to shop following the discussion. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeating for this event is limited, so do not wait to purchase tickets! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e** DISCOUNT CODES CANNOT BE APPLIED TO TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT **\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** You will not receive a physical ticket. We will have a list of ticket holders' names at the door. Please check in upon arrival. ** \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Speaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I am the happiest when I am working with my hands. I find sewing- especially hand sewing or embroidery to be extremely meditative and therapeutic. My hands will be busy but my mind is free.   My favorite time period is the late 18th century-The late 19th century is right behind it.  (but the 1920s is quickly taking over)  I love vintage photo booths, collecting antique corsets and estate sales.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837579088061,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/71049763_2152021381770911_2749610085482233856_n_908e3c11-55b2-49b1-8010-d21c30279f78.jpg?v=1780328489","url":"https:\/\/theveiledmirror.com\/products\/unlaced-the-evolution-of-the-corset-guest-lecture-with-lauren-rossi-friday-july-24-2026","provider":"The Veiled Mirror","version":"1.0","type":"link"}