
Ernest Leoty
Corset-Style Trimmed Body-Shaping Legging Length: 71 Cm (28")
This is a high-rise, corset-style body-shaping legging from Ernest Leoty at i.FiV5, made from a soft, stretch satiny polyamide jersey. It is intended for running, fitness, and studio movement, featuring a wide corseted waistband, flat seams, and an embroidered tonal logo. Key specifications include a 71 cm (28") inseam, 210 gram weight, and construction in Portugal.
- Material
- soft, stretch body-shaping satiny polyamide jersey
- Gender
- female
- Style
- activewear, athleisure, bodycon, high-rise
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Color
Size
Specifications
Corset-inspired legging with body-shaping waistband and satiny polyamide jersey, designed for movement.
Body-shaping, corset seaming, flat seams, high rise, tonal signature logo.
- Material
- soft, stretch body-shaping satiny polyamide jersey
- Style
- activewear, athleisure, bodycon, high-rise
- Occasion
- workout, yoga
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Additional Attributes
- corset-inspired legging
- soft, stretch body-shaping satiny polyamide jersey
- designed to resemble a second skin
- wide body-shaping waistband with corseted seaming and trim
- flat seams for maximum comfort
- weight: 210 grams
- embroidered tonal signature logo at back
- high rise
- made in Portugal
- inseam length: 71 cm (28")
Product Insights
The Ernest Leoty Corset-Style Trimmed Body-Shaping Legging merges heritage corsetry with activewear: French atelier seaming and Italian-mill polyamide-elastane jersey deliver medium compression that shapes without restricting movement, while flat seams and sweat-wicking fabric prevent chafing and clamminess. Inspired by 19th-century corsetier Ernest Leoty, whose designs are in the Met and V&A, this legging is crafted in small batches in Portugal with 50-unit minimums, justifying its $225 CAD price through complex construction and European manufacturing. The tradeoff lies in care: the moisture-absorbing polyamide requires cold machine wash and hang drying, extending drying time, but resists pilling and maintains shape through 30% stretch recovery.
Verified claims
- Corset construction
- French corsetry atelier seaming and firm polyamide-elastane fabric deliver medium compression, no chafing.
- Heritage
- Inspired by 19th-century corsetier Ernest Leoty, whose designs are in the Met and V&A.
- Breathability
- Italian-mill polyamide jersey is breathable and sweat-wicking to prevent clamminess.
- Value
- $225 CAD – price justified by complex corset construction and small-batch European manufacturing.
- Sculpting
- Corset seams and polyamide knit shape the waist with medium compression.
- Comfort
- Flat seams and smooth jersey prevent waistband friction during movement.
- Material
- 91% polyamide, 9% elastane satiny jersey from Italian luxury mills.
- Craftsmanship
- Made in Portugal with a 50-unit minimum order batch.
- Stretch and compression
- 210g polyamide-elastane jersey stretches 30% and returns to shape, providing medium compression for shaping without restricting movement.
- Sweat management
- Polyamide fabric absorbs up to 4% moisture and wicks sweat, feeling drier and silkier than polyester.
- Flat seams
- Flat seams reduce friction points to near zero, preventing chafing during dynamic movements.
- Shaping
- Corset-inspired seaming from a French corsetry factory provides medium compression.
- Construction quality
- Small-batch Portuguese production and French corsetry deliver precision seaming and fit.
- Care
- Requires cold machine wash and hang drying; moisture absorption extends drying time.
- Pilling
- Smooth satiny jersey resists pilling better than textured fabrics.
- Shape retention
- 30% stretch recovery and corset seaming maintain shape; 210g weight prevents sheering.
- Production
- Small-batch production in Portugal with 50-unit minimum ensures consistent quality control.
Product record
- Title
- Corset-Style Trimmed Body-Shaping Legging Length: 71 Cm (28")
- Brand
- Ernest Leoty
- Price
- 225 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of high-waist full-length leggings worn on a model, showing curved decorative seams on the thighs and vertical seam lines down the lower legs; fabric appears smooth and matte in a dark charcoal gray.
- Silhouette and fitHigh-rise, full-length legging silhouette fitted closely from waist to ankle on a model; waistband is wide and sits above the navel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (high) - Decorative curved seamsU-shaped double-stitched curved seam panels start at the outer hip, sweep over the front of the thigh and terminate near the inner knee on both legs.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.38 (high) - Vertical lower-leg seamsNarrow vertical seam lines run down the front center of the lower leg area on both legs, visible from below the knee to the ankle.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, slightly matte knit fabric with no visible pattern or texture; appears form-fitting and slightly compressive.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.70 (medium) - Visible garment edgesClean finished waistband top edge and ankle hems without visible elastic or exposed stitching.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.86 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing model wearing white crew socks and chunky white sneakers against a light neutral background with soft even lighting; image is vertically centered and cropped to show from mid-torso to shoes.
- Model stylingModel is wearing white ribbed crew socks and white chunky sneakers visible at the ankles and feet.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.84 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows beneath the shoes.
- Shot framingCentered frontal crop showing model from just below the chest to the feet; hands rest alongside hips with slight occlusion of pant sides by fingers.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high)
Colors
dark charcoal gray· main fabric#4E4956- Silhouette and fitHigh-rise, full-length legging silhouette fitted closely from waist to ankle on a model; waistband is wide and sits above the navel.
- 02

Product
Rear view of high-rise full-length leggings on a model showing a wide waistband, curved vertical seams down the back of the legs, matte smooth stretch fabric, and ankle-length legs finishing above sneakers.
- Overall silhouetteRear view of form-fitting leggings on a model with a high-rise waist and tapered legs finishing at the ankle above the sneakers.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.80 (high) - WaistbandWide, high-rise waistband with a smooth top edge and slightly raised seam where it meets the legging body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Center back seamSubtle vertical center-back seam running down the crotch and upper rear, visible as a slightly raised stitch line.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high) - Curved side seamsCurved vertical seams starting near the waistband and running along the back and outer thighs, shaped to follow the leg contour.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.26 · w 0.28 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.50 (high) - Fabric finishMatte, smooth stretch fabric with minimal visible texture and slight tension lines across the back knee area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.44 (high) - Ankle hemNarrow finished ankle openings that sit just above the top of the socks and sneakers.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.78 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Small printed or embossed mark on waistbandSmall horizontal mark or logo centered on the rear waistband; characters are not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.08 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from mid-back to shoes on a neutral light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionVertical rear-quarter crop showing the model from mid-back to feet, centered in frame with legs vertical in the image.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and faint shadow under the shoes.
- Visible footwear and socksWhite chunky sneakers and ribbed white crew socks are visible and partially overlap the ankle area of the leggings.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - Model's skin and crop of topLower back, arms, and a cropped sports-top band are visible above the waistband; these are out-of-product elements used for styling.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
deep charcoal gray· legging body and waistband#4E4955- Overall silhouetteRear view of form-fitting leggings on a model with a high-rise waist and tapered legs finishing at the ankle above the sneakers.
- 03

Product
Front three-quarter view of high-waist, full-length fitted leggings on a standing model; visible features include wide elasticated waistband, contoured seam panels on thighs and lower legs, and a matte stretch fabric.
- SilhouetteFull-length, high-waisted fitted legging silhouette visible from front three-quarter angle on a person, extending to the ankle.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.25 · w 0.44 · h 0.62 (medium) - WaistbandWide, smooth waistband that sits above the natural waistline with a flat finish and no visible drawcord or closure.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.26 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Seam detailingCurved contouring seams start at upper thigh and follow a panel down the outer and front leg, creating visible shaped panels over thigh and knee areas.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.46 · w 0.15 · h 0.42 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte stretch fabric with slight sheen at curved contours and no visible texture or knit pattern.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.25 · w 0.44 · h 0.62 (medium) - Ankle finishLegging tapers to a narrow ankle opening that sits above the top of the sock, with a clean hem and no visible cuff.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.79 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.82 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing a standing model wearing complementary garments and accessories against a plain light background with soft shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model standing in a forward walking pose with left leg ahead and right arm relaxed at side; torso turned slightly to viewer left.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.64 · h 0.90 (high) - Other garmentsModel wears a matching dark sports bra and a dark purple sweatshirt draped over the shoulders, plus white crew socks and white chunky sneakers; these items are visible but not described as product features here.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.04 · w 0.58 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a seamless light gray to white background producing soft, short shadows beneath the shoes.
- Image framingFull-body vertical crop with space above the model head and below the shoes; subject centered slightly left of image center.
Colors
dark charcoal gray· leggings fabric#3E3943- SilhouetteFull-length, high-waisted fitted legging silhouette visible from front three-quarter angle on a person, extending to the ankle.