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  • 'Yatagarasu' Tooled Leather Bra by Cristiane Tano, 2015, Brazil. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Yatagarasu’ Tooled Leather Bra by Cristiane Tano

    'Yatagarasu' Tooled Leather Bra by Cristiane Tano Date: 2015 Origin: Brazil Fabric: Leather Brand: Cristiane Tano   Cristiane Tano's 'Yatagarasu' collection was inspired by the Japanese legend of the Yatagarasu, the golden…
  • Full Cup Tooled Leather Bra by Cristiane Tano, 2012, Brazil. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Full Cup Tooled Leather Bra by Cristiane Tano

    Full Cup Tooled Leather Bra by Cristiane Tano Date: 2012 Origin: Brazil Fabric: Leather Brand: Cristiane Tano   This full coverage soft bra is crafted from leather, a relatively unconventional fabric for…
  • Black Silk & Embroidered Tulle Bra & Tap Pants by Owl Make, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Black Silk & Embroidered Tulle Bra & Tap Pants by Owl Make

    Black Silk & Embroidered Tulle Bra & Tap Pants by Owl Make Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk and tulle Brand: Owl Make   A bandeau-style bra and tap pant…
  • Sheer Mesh & Satin Ribbon Slot Sling Bra By Agent Provocateur, c. 1990s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Sheer Mesh & Satin Ribbon Slot Sling Bra By Agent Provocateur

    Sheer Mesh & Satin Ribbon Slot Sling Bra By Agent Provocateur Date: c. 1990s, possibly early 2000s Origin: Made in France, designed in the United Kingdom Fabric: Nylon-elastane blend stretch mesh, satin…
  • Quilted Nylon Sling Bra By Rose Marie, c. 1950s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Quilted Nylon Sling Bra By Rose Marie

    Quilted Nylon Sling Bra By Rose Marie Date: c. late 1950s, early 1960s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon Brand: Rose Marie   A nylon sling-style bra, that offered a subtle lift and exposed…
  • Cotton Nursing Bra With Faggoting Stitch By Maidenform, c. 1934, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Cotton Nursing Bra By Maidenform

    Cotton Nursing Bra By Maidenform Date: c. 1934 Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton Brand: Maidenform   An everyday bra with specially adapted patterning and construction suited for nursing. The main body of…
  • 'Night Garden' Embroidered Tulle Bralet & Silk Tap Pants by Evgenia, 2015, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Night Garden’ Embroidered Tulle Bralet & Silk Tap Pants by Evgenia

    'Night Garden' Embroidered Tulle Bralet & Silk Tap Pants by Evgenia Date: 2015 Origin: United States Fabric: Embroidered tulle, silk crêpe de chine, leavers lace Brand: Evgenia   The 'Night Garden' lingerie…
  • 'High Line' CC41 Cotton Bra By Kestos, c. 1941, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘High Line’ CC41 Cotton Bra By Kestos

    'High Line' CC41 Cotton Bra By Kestos Date: c. 1941 Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton Brand: Kestos   This rendition of the Kestos bra was trademarked in 1941 by Rosamond Lilian Klin,…
  • 'Berry' Push Up Bra & Lace Short by Nubian Skin, 2014, made in China for a UK based brand. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Berry’ Push Up Bra & Lace Short by Nubian Skin

    'Berry' Push Up Bra & Lace Short by Nubian Skin Date: 2014 Origin: Made in China for a UK based brand Fabric: Nylon-elastane blend stretch lace. Brand: Nubian Skin   A molded…
  • 'Tamara' Silk & Lace Appliqué Soft Bra & Briefs by Carine Gilson, 2012, Belgium. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Tamara’ Silk & Lace Appliqué Soft Bra & Briefs by Carine Gilson

    'Tamara' Silk & Lace Appliqué Soft Bra & Briefs by Carine Gilson Date: 2012 Origin: Belgium Fabric: Silk and leavers lace Brand: Carine Gilson   A soft bra and brief set in…