The Corset Before the Cone: How Catherine Ringer Wore Gaultier Five Years Before Madonna
Catherine Ringer wore Gaultier's cone corset in 1985 — five years before Madonna. The forgotten origin story of fashion's most iconic silhouette.
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The Corset Before the Cone: How Catherine Ringer Wore Gaultier Five Years Before Madonna
Catherine Ringer wore Gaultier's cone corset in 1985 — five years before Madonna. The forgotten origin story of fashion's most iconic silhouette.
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