History of corsetry and bra
HISTORY OF CORSERY
BRA HISTORY
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Ancient Greece: Women wearing cloth bands around the bust to provide some level of support.
Egypt: Women wore similar garments to improve their figure and enhance their femininity.
VICTORIAN ERA
Corsets: It is the popular garment to shape women's figure, but prolonged use carried health risks such as: Difficulty breathing and restriction of movement.
1914 (SXX)
Mary Phelps Jacob invented the bra with the design of: two bandanas joined by ribbons and wires, providing more comfortable support compared to corsets .
1920 (SXX)
Women's liberation revolution, where active and sporting lifestyles gained popularity. Creating more functional sports bras ; more elegant and youthful designs, reflecting the fashion of the time .
1930 (SXX)
Hollywood Stars: Significant Impact on Fashion . Actresses such as Jean Harlow and Marilyn Monroe popularized the plunging neckline and bras with molded cups , which became a trend at the time .
1960 (SXX)
New revolution due to the feminist movement, in which women sought greater comfort and freedom, which led to the popularization of the wireless and unpadded bra .
THE CURRENT EVENTS
Innovations: With the advancement of technology and textile research, it was possible to create bras with intelligent fit technology, breathable and ergonomic . In addition, the current market has a wide variety of bras adapted to different needs and lifestyles such as: high-performance and lace sports bras.
A great example of the current trend is the Selene Gina wireless sports bra without padding, which offers comfort and optimal fit.