Morua

Specialties

Morúa creates perfectly fitted corsets, gowns and sculptural fashion characterized by strong graceful silhouettes, romantic inspirations and exquisite detailing. Each heirloom piece is hand made in Chicago.

History

Established in 2005.

Gerry Quinton, the designer and corsetière behind Morúa has years of corset making, fashion industry, and teaching experience. Her corsets renowned for her graceful cinched silhouettes, elegant detailing and remarkable fit. In 2014, she moved her business to Chicago after almost a decade of working in London.

Meet the Business Owner

Gerry Q.

Business Owner

Quinton was born in Costa Rica, has also lived in Spain, and England. She recently returned to Chicago from many years in London where she build her reputation as a technician and bespoke designer. Morúa is named for her maternal surname. Her work is influenced by a sense of displacement and nostalgia that comes from leading a life split amongst continents, drawing on old world craftsmanship traditions of tailoring and corsetry.

Gerry is dedicated to making the process of fitting and creating a custom piece exciting and enjoyable. Located in the vibrant Logan square neighbourhood in Chicago, the showroom and studio provide the perfect setting for this unique experience. Morúa can also accommodate long distance clientèle via a comprehensive remote fitting service. She caters to off-​beat brides, corset and lingerie aficionados and independent minded fashion lovers world wide.

She is a founding fellow of the Oxford Conference of Corsetry.