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  • Beige Floral Lycra Mesh Shaping Bodysuit By Chantelle, c. 1960s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Beige Floral Lycra Mesh Shaping Bodysuit By Chantelle

    Beige Floral Lycra Mesh Shaping Bodysuit By Chantelle Date: c. 1960s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon-elastane blend Brand: Chantelle   This shaping bodysuit, from French brand Chantelle, was designed to provide all-over support…
  • Structured Cage Bodysuit With Ribbon Lacing By Sparklewren, 2011, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Structured Cage Bodysuit With Ribbon Lacing By Sparklewren

    Structured Cage Bodysuit With Ribbon Lacing By Sparklewren Date: 2011 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk brocade and leather Brand: Sparklewren   An early experimental piece from the Sparklewren brand, this bodysuit was…
  • 'Surpiqué' Quilted Satin Cone Bra Bodysuit By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla, c. 2010, Italy. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Surpiqué’ Quilted Satin Cone Bra Bodysuit By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla

    'Surpiqué' Quilted Satin Cone Bra Bodysuit By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla Date: 2010, created for AW10/11 Origin: Italy Fabric: Polyester satin, stretch nylon Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla  …
  • Ombré Mesh Bodysuit By The Lake & Stars, 2010, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Tie Dye Mesh Bodysuit By The Lake & Stars

    Ombré Mesh Bodysuit By The Lake & Stars Date: Autumn/Winter 2010 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon/elastane blend stretch mesh Brand: The Lake & Stars   This body is comprised of tie-dyed sheer…
  • Bandage Mesh Reflective Bodysuit by Rachel Freire, 2010, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Bandage Mesh Reflective Bodysuit by Rachel Freire

    Bandage Mesh Reflective Bodysuit by Rachel Freire Date: 2010 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Nylon lycra mesh Brand: Rachel Freire   This bodysuit stands as a contradiction to most modern lingerie and straddles…
  • Sailor Tattoo Printed Mesh & Swarovski Crystal Beaded Bodysuit by Bebaroque, 2013, Scotland. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Sailor Tattoo Printed Mesh & Swarovski Crystal Beaded Bodysuit by Bebaroque

    Sailor Tattoo Printed Mesh & Swarovski Crystal Beaded Bodysuit by Bebaroque Date: Spring/Summer 2013 Origin: Scotland Fabric: Printed nylon mesh Brand: Bebaroque   This bodysuit has a base of nylon mesh, printed…
  • 'Chalice' String Bodysuit By Made By Niki, 2012, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Chalice’ String Bodysuit By Made By Niki

    'Chalice' String Bodysuit By Made By Niki Date: 2012 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Acetate fringe, elastic Brand: Made By Niki   The first 'String' collection by Made By Niki was released in…
  • 'Immodesty' Ruffled Jumpsuit by Rachel Freire, 2010, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Immodesty’ Ruffled Jumpsuit by Rachel Freire

    'Immodesty' Ruffled Jumpsuit by Rachel Freire Date: 2010 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Nylon lycra Brand: Rachel Freire   A jumpsuit in traditional foundationwear fabrics of nylon lycra and mesh, from the Autumn/Winter…