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  • Sheer Nylon Darted Bra By Juel Park, c. 1960s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Sheer Nylon Darted Bra By Juel Park

    Sheer Nylon Darted Bra By Juel Park Date: c. 1960s Origin: USA Fabric: Nylon mesh Brand: Juel Park   A simple bra in a fine nylon mesh, with a single dart per…
    July 17, 2020
  • Ivory & Pink Lace And Velvet Trim Longline Bra By Christian Dior, 1957, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Ivory & Pink Lace And Velvet Trim Longline Bra By Christian Dior

    Ivory & Pink Lace And Velvet Trim Longline Bra By Christian Dior Date: 1957 Origin: Designed in Paris, made in England by R. & W.H. Symington Fabric: Nylon & machine lace Brand:…
    July 7, 2020
  • 'Rubans' Silk Ribbonwork Bra by Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla, Spring/Summer 2013, Italy. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Rubans’ Silk Ribbonwork Bra by Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla

    'Rubans' Silk Ribbonwork Bra by Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla Date: 2012, created for SS13 Origin: Italy Fabric: Silk and nylon tulle Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla   A…
    November 21, 2019
  • 'Feuillage' Silk Soutache Bra And Corset Knickers By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla, c. 2010, Italy. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Feuillage’ Silk Soutache Bra And Corset Knickers By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla

    'Feuillage' Silk Soutache Bra And Corset Knickers By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla Date: 2010, created for AW10/11 Origin: Italy Fabric: Silk Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla   A…
    November 21, 2019
  • 'Marin' Tattoo Embroidered Tulle Bra & Shorts By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla, c. 2012, Italy. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Marin’ Tattoo Embroidered Tulle Bra & Shorts By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla

    'Marin' Tattoo Embroidered Tulle Bra & Shorts By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla Date: 2012, created for SS13 Origin: Italy Fabric: Nylon Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla   An…
    November 21, 2019
  • 'Frou Frou' Tulle Ruffle Bra & Briefs By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla, c. 2011, Italy. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Frou Frou’ Tulle Ruffle Bra & Briefs By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla

    'Frou Frou' Tulle Ruffle Bra & Briefs By Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla Date: 2011, created for SS12 Origin: Italy Fabric: Cotton and nylon Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla…
    November 21, 2019
  • Embroidered Bra & Brief Set By Bettie Page By Playful Promises, 2018, Manufactured in China, Designed in the UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by TIgz Rice.

    Embroidered Bra & Brief Set By Bettie Page By Playful Promises

    Embroidered Bra & Brief Set By Bettie Page By Playful Promises Date: 2018 Origin: Manufactured in China, designed in the United Kingdom Fabric: Polyester Brand: Bettie Page by Playful Promises   A…
    July 22, 2019
  • Black Cotton Tulle Ruffle Bra, c. 1930s, France, The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Black Cotton Tulle Ruffle Bra

    Black Cotton Tulle Ruffle Bra Date: c. 1930s Origin: France Fabric: Cotton tulle, rayon satin ribbon Brand: Unknown   A triangle cup style bra of cotton bobbinet tulle, with tulle ruffles stitched…
    May 20, 2019
  • 'Uniform' Underwire Bra Top & Briefs By Chromat, c. 2010s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Uniform’ Underwire Bra Top & Briefs By Chromat

    'Uniform' Underwire Bra Top & Briefs By Chromat Date: c. 2010s Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon spandex blend Brand: Chromat   A top and brief set of nylon spandex blend fabric with…
    May 20, 2019
  • 'Cross Your Heart' Lace Bra By Playtex, 1978, United Kingdom. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Cross Your Heart’ Lace Bra By Playtex

    'Cross Your Heart' Lace Bra By Playtex Date: c.1978 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Nylon, elastane Brand: Playtex   Playtex's 'Cross Your Heart' bra is arguably one of the most iconic bra styles…
    May 15, 2019
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