# Retrospective Lingerie Infographics The History of the Bra is No Longer Under Wraps By Carly Foy | Published 2011-06-05 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-history-of-the-bra References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/the-history-of-the-bra-infographic) & [onlinedating.org](http://www.onlinedating.org/bra-history-timeline/) The History of the Bra has managed to highlight this undergarment's intensely intriguing past. For those who didn't know, myself included, the bra was actually first thought of by a man named Henry Lesher. The brassiere was a prototype to help absorb sweat and had inflatable pads. The infographic also shares some important facts about cups; for example, an A cup holds about 8 ounces of water, and the first sports bra did not exist until 1977. The History of the Bra also points out when important styles, such as the bandeau, were highly popular. This infographic is not just full of padding; it actually contains some really great facts, such as the time of bra-burning and the creation of the infamous lingerie company [Victoria's Secret](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorias-secret-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Historical Lingerie Facts:** Opportunity for creative marketing strategies that leverage the intriguing past of undergarments. - **Evolution of Bra Styles:** Potential for innovative design concepts in the development of new bra styles. - **Lingerie Industry Insights:** Possibility for data-driven decision-making and market analysis in the lingerie industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Room for disruptive innovation in the fashion and apparel industry by reimagining undergarment design and marketing. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for creative marketing campaigns that leverage historical lingerie facts to capture consumer interest. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Potential for online retailers to tap into the lingerie industry by providing unique product offerings based on consumer insights. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Bra Fitting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brarista.md) - [Versatile Apparel-Lingerie Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boobwear-brand-nuudii.md) - [Redefined Comfort-Forward Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexwire-bras.md) - [Elevated Layered Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-layered-bra.md) - [Body-Conscious Undergarment Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripe-stare-bra-shop.md) - [Comfortable Stylish Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sizeinclusive-bra.md) - [Functional Support Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwire-bra-collection.md) - [Flexible Underwire Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everflexing-bra.md) - [Cooling Menopause Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menopause-undergarments.md)