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A woman in an elaborate, tightly laced corset, symbolizing the historical pressure and potential health concerns associated with restrictive fashion.
Heritage

What Was the True Health Impact of the Evolution of the Corset?

In 1821, King George IV reportedly reduced his waist from 55 to 50 inches for his coronation, a remarkable feat of sartorial discipline documented by History Extra .

Rafael Castillo·September 2, 2026
A fashion runway scene with models shrinking and clothes becoming too large, symbolizing the impact of GLP-1 drugs on fashion sizing, with an H&M logo in the background.
Culture & Art

The GLP-1 Surge Is Shrinking Fashion's Biggest Sizes

H&M, a global fashion giant, has already discontinued sizes 3XL and 4XL in women's dresses for spring/summer 2026, signaling a dramatic shift in the apparel industry.

Maeve O'Connor·September 1, 2026