After skirts, make-up and pantyhose for men, the corset, onetime symbol of women's oppression, might be the next big thing for fashion-conscious males.

Men lace up their corsets (AFP) Updated: 2007-02-15 10:10 PARIS - After skirts, make-up and pantyhose for men, the corset, onetime symbol of women's oppression, might be the next big thing for ...

The practice of lacing a corset progressively tighter, worn day and night, to reduce a 22-inch waist to 12 inches was, and remains, a fringe activity.

"Like with any fashion trend there are, of course, extremes (and the corset and tight-lacing has definitely been fetishized more than most), but for the most part the corset is just a regular ...

TV critics share thoughts on the biggest show releasing this week (lace up your corsets, folks), plus two shows that have season finales and might be worth taking a second look at.