I began sewing in high school and went on to pursue that passion through theater costume design in college, which is where I first fell in love with corsets. The historical foundation of corsets, with their variation and detail, fascinates me and has led me to work in various sewing roles, including as a sample maker and a garment technician. Sewing corsets for myself and people I knew made me realize I was able to help women feel confident, sexy, and feminine through my corsetry. As I began to design lingerie, I made sure to incorporate the lacing and luxurious silk fabrics that are a staple of my corsets. All these events led me to launch Chiarra Marie Bespoke Corsetry and Lingerie in 2016.