Top 55 Underwear Innovations in 2017

From Lingerie-Branded Lip Kits to Leak-Proof Workout Shorts

These 2017 underwear innovations include a variety of styles for both women and men that make use of comfortable, supportive, and stylish designs. In some cases, brands have gone as far as to incorporate smart technology into their creations, to benefit those wearing the garments by enabling them to be more informed on their health.

A great example of this is the 'EVA' bra that was developed by Julián Ríos Cantú, a young designer who was prompted to create a breast cancer-detecting garment after his mother tragically passed away from the disease. The EVA bra works by incorporating biosensors that send the wearer information to a connected app. With these sensors, the bra is able to detect any changes to the body, including those concerning shape, temperature, and color.

Also included is the range of nude underwear from the brand Evelyn & Bobbie. Unlike many nude underwear collections on the market, Evelyn & Bobbie offer different colors to suit a variety of skin tones, making it more inclusive. In addition, the brand's underwear is free of underwire and boasts ultra-soft materials, making it incredibly comfortable to wear, while offering all the support one needs.

SCORE
3.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 49%
Activity 61%
Freshness 8%
Confidence-Promoting Retailer Ads
CATEGORY
Fashion
Confidence-Promoting Retailer Ads
Lingerie-Branded Lip Kits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Lingerie-Branded Lip Kits
Cancer-Detecting Bras
CATEGORY
Tech
Cancer-Detecting Bras
Eco Fabric Scrap Accessories
CATEGORY
Eco
Eco Fabric Scrap Accessories
Inclusive Shoe Collections
CATEGORY
Fashion
Inclusive Shoe Collections
Plant-Based Menswear Lines
CATEGORY
Eco
Plant-Based Menswear Lines
Songstress Athleisure Collaborations
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Songstress Athleisure Collaborations
Intimate Holiday Clothing Lines
CATEGORY
Fashion
Intimate Holiday Clothing Lines
Canadian Fashion Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Business
Canadian Fashion Pop-Ups
Monthly Underwear Subscriptions
CATEGORY
Fashion
Monthly Underwear Subscriptions
Personalized Lounge Wear Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Business
Personalized Lounge Wear Pop-Ups
Mountain-Inspired Street Wear Collections
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Mountain-Inspired Street Wear Collections
Progressive Female Representation Campaigns
CATEGORY
Fashion
Progressive Female Representation Campaigns
Vibrant Supportive Swimwear
CATEGORY
Fashion
Vibrant Supportive Swimwear
Active Maternity Wear
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Active Maternity Wear
Self-Cooling Underwear Collections
CATEGORY
Fashion
Self-Cooling Underwear Collections
Fit-Focused Nude Bra Collections
CATEGORY
Fashion
Fit-Focused Nude Bra Collections
Antibacterial Radiation-Blocking Boxers
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Antibacterial Radiation-Blocking Boxers
Multi-Functional Basic Underwear
CATEGORY
Fashion
Multi-Functional Basic Underwear
Compression Mastectomy Bras
CATEGORY
Fashion
Compression Mastectomy Bras
Iconic Lingerie Museums
CATEGORY
Fashion
Iconic Lingerie Museums
Affordable Underwear Subscriptions
CATEGORY
Fashion
Affordable Underwear Subscriptions
Antibacterial Bamboo Underwear
CATEGORY
Fashion
Antibacterial Bamboo Underwear
Experiential Sports Bra Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Fashion
Experiential Sports Bra Pop-Ups
Smart Wellness Bras
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Smart Wellness Bras
eCommerce-Exclusive Activewear
CATEGORY
Business
eCommerce-Exclusive Activewear
Stylish Underwear Subscription Services
CATEGORY
Fashion
Stylish Underwear Subscription Services
In-Store Legwear Galleries
CATEGORY
Business
In-Store Legwear Galleries
Leak-Proof Workout Shorts
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Leak-Proof Workout Shorts
Stretch Mark-Exposing Fashion Ads
CATEGORY
Fashion
Stretch Mark-Exposing Fashion Ads
Technical Sports Bras
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Technical Sports Bras
Empowering Mastectomy Bras
CATEGORY
Fashion
Empowering Mastectomy Bras
Leakproof Mens Undergarments
CATEGORY
Fashion
Leakproof Mens Undergarments
Reengineered Sports Bras
CATEGORY
Fashion
Reengineered Sports Bras
Plus-Sized Lingerie Collections
CATEGORY
Fashion
Plus-Sized Lingerie Collections
Millennial Resort Fashion
CATEGORY
Luxury
Millennial Resort Fashion
Transitional Tank Lingerie
CATEGORY
Fashion
Transitional Tank Lingerie
Inclusive Celebrity Lingerie Ranges
CATEGORY
Fashion
Inclusive Celebrity Lingerie Ranges
Ageless Lingerie Marketing
CATEGORY
Fashion
Ageless Lingerie Marketing
Underwire-Free Nude Bras
CATEGORY
Fashion
Underwire-Free Nude Bras
Performance-Enhancing Underwear
CATEGORY
Fashion
Performance-Enhancing Underwear
Inclusive eCommerce Retail Brands
CATEGORY
Business
Inclusive eCommerce Retail Brands
Seductive Mechanic Editorials
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Seductive Mechanic Editorials
Redesigned Private Part Pouches
CATEGORY
Eco
Redesigned Private Part Pouches
Detachable Underwear Clasps
CATEGORY
Fashion
Detachable Underwear Clasps
Organic Hemp Underwear
CATEGORY
Eco
Organic Hemp Underwear
Body-Positive Sportswear
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Body-Positive Sportswear
Sultry Retro-Inspired Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Sultry Retro-Inspired Editorials
Socialite-Made Camouflage Merchandise
CATEGORY
Fashion
Socialite-Made Camouflage Merchandise
Athletic Panther-Paired Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Athletic Panther-Paired Editorials
Unretouched Lingerie Ads
CATEGORY
Fashion
Unretouched Lingerie Ads
Unedited Lingerie Shoots
CATEGORY
Fashion
Unedited Lingerie Shoots
Sweat-Preventing Bras
CATEGORY
Unique
Sweat-Preventing Bras

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