Fashion Nerds

New York, United States

Peter Soronen

  • Expert corsetry
  • Historical glamour
  • Sculpted eveningwear

Peter Soronen built a New York practice around custom bridal and eveningwear after beginning his career in Chicago. An expert corset maker, he uses historical dressmaking techniques to shape glamorous gowns, balancing a precise internal structure with satin, embroidery and fluid fabric.

Portrait of Peter Soronen
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Five looks to know

Gold brocade sheath dress, Peter Soronen, Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear.

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Gold brocade sheath dress

Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear

Gold brocade sheath dress from Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear. Soronen’s runway debut introduced a wider audience to his corsetry and historically informed eveningwear.

Marcio Madeira
Black-and-white patterned coat, Peter Soronen, Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear.

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Black-and-white patterned coat

Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear

Black-and-white patterned coat from Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear. Soronen’s runway debut introduced a wider audience to his corsetry and historically informed eveningwear.

Marcio Madeira
Fitted black dress over a gray layer, Peter Soronen, Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear.

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Fitted black dress over a gray layer

Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear

Fitted black dress over a gray layer from Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear. Soronen’s runway debut introduced a wider audience to his corsetry and historically informed eveningwear.

Marcio Madeira
Strapless black dress with a full skirt, Peter Soronen, Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear.

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Strapless black dress with a full skirt

Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear

Strapless black dress with a full skirt from Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear. Soronen’s runway debut introduced a wider audience to his corsetry and historically informed eveningwear.

Marcio Madeira
Navy corseted evening gown, Peter Soronen, Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear.

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Navy corseted evening gown

Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear

Navy corseted evening gown from Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear. Soronen’s runway debut introduced a wider audience to his corsetry and historically informed eveningwear.

Marcio Madeira

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear

1 piece