Corsets appear to be the rage in London; they are selling out in Selfridges in a 24 hour period.  The sale of underwear is not necessarily news all by itself, but it’s corsets being worn as outerwear that’s making headlines.  The luxury department store has seen sales of corsets increase by 70% over the last year.  Increased sales of corsets are being credited or blamed on Lady Gaga and Rihanna.  “The trend for underwear worn as outerwear is more popular than ever,” says an expert.  Several stores and brands are already putting a rush on their corset orders to take advantage of the lingerie craze.  We’ll be on corset-watch here in the U.S. because we know it will be here soon.  So let the countdown begin.

Selfridge Corsets Sell Out As Sexy Lingerie Becomes A Must Have This Christmas [Daily Star]