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  • 'Feuillage' Silk Soutache Cone Bra & Briefs By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla, c. 2011, Italy. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Feuillage’ Silk Soutache Low Back Bra & High Waisted Brief By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla

    'Feuillage' Silk Soutache Low Back Bra & High Waisted Brief By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla Date: 2010, created for AW10/11 Origin: Italy Fabric: Silk and nylon Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier…
    September 19, 2021
  • 'Her Sexcellency' Red Lace & Satin Overwire Bra By Dita Von Teese, c. 2014, made in China, designed in the USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Her Sexcellency’ Red Lace & Satin Overwire Bra By Dita Von Teese

    'Her Sexcellency' Red Lace & Satin Overwire Bra By Dita Von Teese Date: c. 2014 Origin: Made in China, designed in the USA Fabric: Polyester satin & lace Brand: Dita Von Teese…
    September 17, 2021
  • Sweetheart Bra & Knicker Set By Playful Promises, c. 2011, made in China, designed in the UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Sweetheart’ Bra & Knicker Set By Playful Promises

    'Sweetheart' Bra & Knicker Set By Playful Promises Date: c. 2011 Origin: Made in China, designed in the United Kingdom Fabric: Polyester Brand: Playful Promises   A bralet and brief set in…
    September 17, 2021
  • Ice Blue & Navy Nylon Lace Bra & Tap Pants By Cadolle, c. 1960s, France. The Underpinnings Museum.

    Ice Blue & Navy Nylon Lace Bra & Tap Pants By Cadolle

    Ice Blue & Navy Nylon Lace Bra & Tap Pants By Cadolle Date: c. 1960s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon Brand: Cadolle   A bra and tap pant set in fine nylon lace,…
    June 19, 2021
  • Pink Silk Bandeau Bra By Cadolle, c. 1920s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Pink Silk Bandeau Bra By Cadolle

    Pink Silk Bandeau Bra By Cadolle Date: c. 1920s Origin: France Fabric: Silk satin, elastic Brand: Cadolle   A bandeau bra in silk satin, embellished with a cotton tulle neckline trim and…
    June 19, 2021
  • Floral Silk Appliqué Kestos Style Bra By Maryvon, c. 1930s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Floral Silk Appliqué Kestos Style Bra By Maryvon

    Floral Silk Appliqué Kestos Style Bra By Maryvon Date: c. 1930s Origin: France Fabric: Cotton bobbinet, silk satin Brand: Maryvon This bra is a luxurious and detailed interpretation of the 'Kestos' bra…
    May 5, 2021
  • Tattoo Print Mesh Molded Cup Bra & Briefs By Jean Paul Gaultier For Lindex, 2014, Sweden. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Tattoo Print Mesh Molded Cup Bra & Briefs By Jean Paul Gaultier For Lindex

    Tattoo Print Mesh Molded Cup Bra & Briefs By Jean Paul Gaultier For Lindex Date: 2014 Origin: Sweden Fabric: Stretch nylon mesh Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier for Lindex   Haute Couture designer…
    April 14, 2021
  • Ivory Silk Satin Embroidered Kestos Style Bra & Appliquéd Tap Pants, c. 1930s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Ivory Silk Satin Embroidered Kestos Style Bra & Appliquéd Tap Pants

    Ivory Silk Satin Embroidered Kestos Style Bra & Appliquéd Tap Pants Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk satin, cotton bobbinet Brand: Unknown, likely custom made   A soft cup style…
    April 13, 2021
  • Pale Blue Nylon Tulle Bra By Christian Dior, c. 1960s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Pale Blue Nylon Tulle Bra By Christian Dior

    Pale Blue Nylon Tulle Bra By Christian Dior Date: c. 1967 Origin: France Fabric: Nylon tulle Brand: Christian Dior   A bra made of nylon tulle and trimmed with ribbon slot lace…
    November 20, 2020
  • Chantilly Lace & Silk Underwired Bra & High Leg Briefs By Carine Gilson, c. 1990s, Belgium. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Chantilly Lace & Silk Underwired Bra & High Leg Briefs By Carine Gilson

    Chantilly Lace & Silk Underwired Bra & High Leg Briefs By Carine Gilson Date: c. 1990s Origin: Belgium Fabric: French chantilly lace, stretch silk satin Brand: Carine Gilson   This underwired bra…
    November 20, 2020
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