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The modern underwire bra was designed in the 1930s, and gained widespread popularity by the 1950s. As of 2005, underwire bras were the largest and fastest growing segment of the bra market. A bra without an underwire is a softcup bra. Underwire bras are occasionally linked to health conditions including breast pain, mastitis, and
Tie-Strap Underwire swimsuit Top. Abercrombie never misses when it comes to supportive swimwear, and this bb is no exception. Made with ribbed, smocked, or textured scrunch fabric, depending on ...
This peek-a-boo swimsuit is a modern twist on a one-piece.Featuring a flirty cutout, removable push-up cups, and a V-neckline with twist detail, this suit is a summer staple.
Built-in bras (see below) are sometimes referred to as shelf bras, or integrate a shelf bra into the material. Shutter bra Shutter: dating to c. 1950, with cups that had flaps or lace cuffs at the top. The bra was designed to be partially visible above the neckline of a gown [15] and could be adjusted to vary the amount of cleavage exposed ...
Catalina Swimwear: 1907 United States Chantelle (lingerie) 1876 France Curvy Kate: 2009 England Deus Ex Machina: 2006 Australia: Diapolo: 1997 Hungary: Dolfin Swimwear: 1941 United States Funkita: 2002 Australia Funky Trunks: 2002 Australia Gottex: 1956 Israel Grand Sport Group: 1961 Thailand H&M: 1947 Sweden Head: 1950 United States ...
This innovation on existing bra design provided more comfort and freedom of movement for the wearer. [5] He also coined the name "Wonder-Bra" in 1935. [6] Israel Pilot's U.S. patent 2,245,413, granted in 1941, allowed for greater shoulder strap elasticity by cutting the fabric so that the weave has the greatest stretch (cutting on the "bias ...
Underwire bras, the most popular cleavage-boosting lingerie, accounted for 60% of the UK bra market in 2000. [206] and 70% in 2005. [207] About 70% of women who wear bras wear a steel underwire bra according to underwear manufacturer S&S Industries of New York in 2009. [208] In 2001, 70% (350 million) of the bras sold in the U.S. were underwire ...
American 1920s woman's bathing suit. A swimsuit is an item of clothing designed to be worn by people engaging in a water-based activity or water sports, such as swimming, diving and surfing, or sun-orientated activities, such as sun bathing. Different types and styles may be worn by men, women, and children.