About:
STIINA is a slow fashion brand and labor of love created by Christina Montoya, a designer who makes wearable art pieces and operates out of her home studio in California. Self-taught in the art of corsetry, STIINA explores the manipulation of shape throughout history and the intimate uniqueness of handmade custom pieces through the traditions in sewing and garment construction, passed down from her mother and grandmother. Each piece is one of a kind, making it as unique as you are.
The Process:
All items on this site are designed and handmade with care by Christina Montoya. These are slow fashion products made to measure/made to order, so please allow 2-3 weeks for the construction and shipment of an item (times may very depending of waitlist). Each order starts with a pattern drafted by hand and a mock up to ensure a proper fit. The materials selected for the corsets are breathable natural fibers (cotton, silk, linen) all mindfully chosen. These pieces are made with the intention of being limited in stock or one of a kind. Also note: The corsets on this site are inspired by a range of corsets throughout history but are not meant to be historically accurate. They are an interpretation based off of studying the stay/corset making traditions. These are delicate pieces, many featuring hand sewn detail and should be handled with care.