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2006-10-06 09:28:01 · 7 answers · asked by Taryn K 1 in Health Women's Health

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1893: Marie Tucek patented the first brassiere. It looked similar to the modern brassiere and was called a "breast supporter". It included separate pockets for the breasts, straps that went over the shoulder which were fastened by hook-and-eye closures.

1889: corset-maker Herminie Cadolle invented the 'Well-Being' or 'Bien-être', a bra-like device sold as a health aid. The corset's support for the breasts squeezed up from below. Cadolle changed breast support to the shoulders down.

1914: Mary Phelps Jacobs device was patented on November 3, and was called a "brassiere". She may have had the name correct, but she didn't have the design. Her patent was for a device that was lightweight and flattened the breasts. Her bra did not have cups to support the breasts.

2006-10-06 09:28:52 · answer #1 · answered by Brooke~* 3 · 0 1

A French woman named Herminie Cadolle was the genius behind the cups and straps. Cadolle came up with the concept in 1889, originally dubbing it the "corselet gorge." Her creation premiered at the Great Exposition in Paris and was a smash with the ladies, propelling the budding entrepreneur into a life-long career in lingerie.

Madame Cadolle led a pretty amazing life. She was a very successful businesswoman in a time women rarely worked outside the house. Cadolle set up shops in Argentina and brought over the best French seamstresses to train her staff. She traveled the world, outfitting the rich and famous, while watching her business grow into a bust-ling enterprise. The company still exists today as Cadolle Lingerie.

We bet that's one secret Victoria didn't know.

2006-10-06 16:32:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Monsiuer Brazierre, in France in the late 1800's

2006-10-06 16:30:10 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0 1

The Greeks

2006-10-06 16:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by Jen G 6 · 0 1

romans in rome in like a long time ago

2006-10-06 16:52:44 · answer #5 · answered by Halloween freak 3 · 0 1

a man and he made high heeled shoes too

2006-10-06 16:29:32 · answer #6 · answered by barbie89032 3 · 0 1

i don't like that person...

2006-10-06 16:28:54 · answer #7 · answered by luvto4nikate 2 · 1 1

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