March's home page is dedicated to hope. That happens in spring, doesn't it? Our hearts get lighter with the coming of the warm sun and visits once again by crocuses and lilies. May your spring be filled with renewed hope. "Everything that is done in the world, is done by hope." --Martin Luther And from my mom, Pedie Grogan: "Hope is that which sustains us. If we have no hope, we have no life."

... is internationally acclaimed as the world's most distinguished custom corset purveyor, with over eleven years' tradition and expertise in tight-lacing corset design and non-judgmental expert advice on waist training and the best style of corset for you, considering your investment goals. Our business, located in San Francisco and on the web, represents an unparalleled ensemble of artisan costume and corset makers providing the widest variety of comfortable fashion, functional and fetish styles for any occasion! We also have corsets and corset products such as lacing cord and back protectors for immediate sale. If you are searching for a reputable corset business devoted to your individual needs, here are 17 reasons that ROMANTASY is happy to help! We provide corsets by mailorder, via our Shopping Cart, or by telephone consultation; a personal visit to San Francisco is never required, but is always welcome! Here is a preview of our latest, comprehensive mailorder catalog. We also provide lovely gift certificates for corsets and other products. When you visit San Francisco, we invite you to arrange an exclusive private corset consultation with our President and Owner, Ann Grogan, or contact us for personalized email assistance to our valued Internet customers. You may also visit our representative Corset Dream Makers in Newport Beach, California, or Cologne, Germany. Please inquire about joining our international team. We also invite you to sign our confidential mailing list. If you are new to corsetry, please join our guided tour, read our Frequently Asked Questions page, or go to our site Search Engine to continue. Our esteemed clientele of international corset enthusiasts includes both ladies and gentlemen who share our appreciation for vintage quality, the challenges and rewards of dedicated body contouring, and fashion-forward haute couture. You may enter our magical world of corsetry now, or enjoy our Corset of the Month photo and Ann's message below.

Clouds get in her way.... A lovely grey/blue sparkle cloud corset and matching accessories, like the first corset Nicole Kidman wore in the movie "Moulin Rouge," designed, embellished, and modelled by Ann, basic corset by Diana for Romantasy (new web page coming soon!) Ann proudly displays her new permanent title 'Princess of the Nipped Waist,' graciously awarded by Empress Chablis at the February 23 San Francisco Coronation. (Corset outfit including 5-yard embellished ballgown skirt, excluding hat and choker $950; basic corset in satin $410) Click on photo to see corset details.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW CHAT ROOM To reflect the policy and approach of this website, please limit your comments to questions and experiences based on real and honest corseting concerns, not fantasy ones. Observe common courtesies and avoid overt sexual discussions. This chat will be monitored, however comments and opinions of participants are neither approved nor disapproved by ROMANTASY. Comments not strictly complying with this policy will be immediately removed. Topic for scheduled discussions will be posted and suggestions are welcome: NEXT TOPIC AND DATE FOR DISCUSSION: Friday, March 29, 9:00 am PST, "Tips for Resisting Holiday Overeating at Home or When Dining Out" NO PROFILE IS NECESSARY. SIMPLY TYPE YOUR CHAT NAME INTO THE TOP BOX AND CLICK ON 'ENTER.' BE SURE ONCE YOU ENTER THE CHAT ROOM (A GOLD BOX) TO PLACE YOUR CURSOR INSIDE THE LIGHT CANARY YELLOW RECTANGLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GOLD BOX. WHEN YOU WISH TO POST YOUR MESSAGE, SIMPLY HIT 'ENTER' ON YOUR KEYBOARD. YOU NAME WILL NOT APPEAR TO YOU, BUT IT WILL APPEAR ALONG WITH YOUR MESSAGE TO OTHERS POSTED INSIDE THE GOLD BOX.

San Francisco State University journalism student features Romantasy corsets in online article!

ROMANTASY is happy to announce that from sales of its Simple Pleasures cincher since Sept. 11, we have donated $182.50 to the NYC Police and Fire Widows and Children Fund. Because we vow never to forget, we will continue to donate 10% of sales of this cincher for the entire year 2002. Our prayers and love continue forever to go out to our victim's and heroes families, and we hope that they find some peace in this country's eternal gratitude.