the women s undergarment the restaurant Brasserie A brassiere pronounced IPA en br z r UK , IPA ... significance beyond its primary function. Some Feminism feminists consider the brassiere a symbol ... of the bosom by a bodice French brassiere from 1900 The French word brassi re refers to a child s undershirt, underbodice or harness. ref name angel cite web url http angelasancartier.net brassiere title Brassiere publisher Clothing and Fashion Encyclopedia accessdate January 19, 2011 ref The word ... back to the garment developed by Herminie Cadolle in 1905. The term brassiere was first used in the English ... boned band or brassiere which Sarah Bernhardt made a necessity with her directoire gowns. ref It gained wider acceptance when the DeBevoise Company invoked the cachet of the French word brassiere in 1904 ... early versions of the brassiere resembled a camisole stiffened with boning. ref cite book title The lingerie ... qa bra5.htm first Michael last Quinion title Brassiere ref On November 13, 1914, the newly formed ... d 3 inventor Mary Phelps Jacob title Backless Brassiere ref In the 1930s, brassiere was gradually ... Freres13b.png thumb left upright Elastic brassiere from 1907 Main History of brassieres ..., or elevate their breasts. Brassiere or bikini like garments are depicted on some female athletes ... and North America were wearing brassieres. From there the brassiere was adopted by consumers ... 1 title Choice Buying a bra year 2005 ref There is an urban legend that the brassiere was invented by a man named Otto Titzling tit sling who lost a lawsuit with Phillip de Brassiere fill up the brassiere ... web url http www.snopes.com business origins bra.asp title Brassiere origin of name publisher Snopes.com Urban Legends ref Primitive iterations of a brassiere are depicted in early Roman art in the ruins ... art in Pompeii . Construction and fit Main Brassiere measurement A brassiere usually consists of a cup ... topic brassiere title Gale s How Products Are Made How is a brassiere made? accessdate 2011 02 03 ... more details
A balconette brassiere is a design of brassiere , which lifts the breasts and enhances their volume. It is similar to the half cup bra , and is suitable together with a cleavage . The bra was first designed in the United States in 1938, and came into mainstream fashion in the 1950s , as large breasts were popular. The balconette can also be included in a top clothing top . They might have removable shoulder straps. See also Wonderbra clothing stub Category Brassieres sv Balconette BH ... more details
Infobox Film name La Brassiere image caption director Chan Hing Ka, br Patrick Leung writer Chan Hing Ka, br Amy Chin starring Lau Ching Wan , br Louis Koo , br Carina Lau producer Amy Chin distributor flagicon Hong Kong China Star Entertainment Group budget released flagicon Hong Kong September 27, 2001 runtime 105 Minute min country flagicon Hong Kong Cinema of Hong Kong Hong Kong language Yue Chinese Cantonese followed by Mighty Baby film Mighty Baby 2002 br La Lingerie 2008 La Brassiere zh t Bra s Bra p Chuet sai hou bra is a Hong Kong films of 2001 2001 Cinema of Hong Kong Hong Kong comedy film starring Lau Ching Wan , Louis Koo , Carina Lau and Gigi Leung . The film was followed by a sequel , titled Mighty Baby film Mighty Baby , which was released in Hong Kong films of 2002 2002 . Storyline The movie s underlying plot is to create the ultimate brassiere for a Japan ese company specialising in this undergarment, hence the fanciful title. Samantha Carina Lau , who is managing the Hong Kong subsidiary of the company, is the project leader of this assignment and she appoints two zany but highly creative designers to aid her in that project, Wayne Louis Koo and Johnny Lau Ching Wan Sean Lau . Johnny flirts with Samantha soon enough, being engaged in such a work, which he claims would assist in his creative powers although the story was more engaged in the humorous efforts in creating the bra. However, Samantha snubbed his overtures and their love affair remained in balance. Meanwhile, during the project various prototypes were tried and tested, but with appalling results. Apparently, Wayne and Johnny being both male were unable to realise the finer points of creating ... Screenshot.jpg thumb 250px Scene from La Brassiere Lau Ching Wan Johnny Louis Koo Wayne Carina ... La Brassiere http www.hkcinemagic.com en movie.asp?id 2713 HK cinemagic entry CinemaofHongKong DEFAULTSORT Brassiere Category 2001 films Category Hong Kong films Category Cantonese language films ... more details
Infobox mountain name Brassiere Hills other name photo photo caption elevation ft 2333 elevation ref prominence location Juneau, Alaska Juneau , Alaska , United States range coordinates coord 58 27 38 N 134 02 44 W type mountain region US display inline,title range Juneau Icefield Boundary Ranges topo United States Geological Survey USGS Juneau B 1 first ascent easiest route The Brassiere Hills are a pair of summits in the Juneau, Alaska City and Borough of Juneau , Alaska , United States. It is located at the northern end of Taku Inlet , convert 4.5 mi km 1 north of Taku Point and convert 18 mi km 0 northeast of the city of Juneau. The peaks are convert 2405 ft m 0 and convert 2360 ft m 0 high and a stream named Zipper Creek Alaska Zipper Creek runs between them. ref Monmonier, Mark. PDFlink http www.fs.fed.us r10 spf fhp aerial survey 2008quads jun.pdf Get these inflammatory toponyms before they re gone 150.75 KB 2006. Accessed June 9, 2010. ref Ice thickness studies of Taku Glacier were conducted near the hills in 1989, 1990, and 1993. ref Nolan, et al. PDFlink http www.igsoc.org journal 41 139 igs journal vol41 issue139 pg541 553.pdf Ice thickness measurements of Taku Glacier, Alaska, U.S.A., and their relevance to its recent behavior 2.12 MB Journal of Glaciology . 1995. Accessed June 9, 2010. ref Nancy Bartley of The Seattle Times attributes the naming to photographer Austin Post . ref cite web url http community.seattletimes.nwsource.com archive ?date 20040721&slug post21m title Vashon Island scientist s lifelong love affair with glaciers author Bartley, Nancy date July 21, 2004 work The Seattle Times publisher The Seattle Times Company accessdate June 9, 2010 ref The name was noted by the United States Geological Survey on 1948 and 1962 topographical maps of the Juneau area, but it was removed prior to the latter edition s publication. It later appeared ... Report Brassiere Hills ref References reflist External links PDFlink http www.fs.fed.us r10 spf ... more details
See Brassiere History of brassieres File Brassiere white.jpg thumb upright A balconette style brassiere There are great many styles of brassieres that can are suitable for a number of social situations and with a variety of outergarments. The degree of shaping, coverage, functionality, fashion, fabric, and colour vary widely. Some bras are designed to offer basic, practical support and others are purposefully sexual, sensual, or revealing. ref cite web url http www.theofficialwebsiteforbras.com shop B008 StraplessConvertible Bras.html title Push Up Bras publisher theofficialwebsiteforbras.com accessdate 26 April 2010 ref Many bras fulfil more than one purpose, like a maternity bra that offers support like a push up bra does. Because of the range and constantly changing styles of bras offered by manufacturers, the definitions below may not always be accurate or exclusive to a single product. Underwire bra sales are as of 2005 growing faster than soft bras or other styles. ref name mintel cite web url http reports.mintel.com sinatra reports display id 125741 title Bras and Pants publisher Mintel International Group Ltd. year 2001, 2005 ref Alphabetical list of brassiere designs Image Blue bra woman.jpg thumb upright A woman wearing a blue, lace demi cup bra. Image Carolina Gynning tits.jpg thumb upright Carolina Gynning modeling a shelf bra which leaves her nipples uncovered The adhesive bra is sometimes called a stick on bra or a pair of pasties , and it adheres to the breasts, often with one piece for each breast. There are no straps or bands of any sort. Provides little support to the breasts. Usually intended for backless and strapless fashions. There are two types disposable paper bras that use a strong adhesive, and re usable ones that use silicone and can be washed and re used. The bandeau bra is a simple band of cloth worn across the breasts, providing little support ... brassiere like structures, sometimes detachable, on the inside of another garment, such as a swimsuit ... more details
Main Brassiere File S H Camp company ad cup sizes 1933.jpg thumb S.H. Camp Company s 1933 advertisement. the first relating breast size and pendulousness to cup size Brassiere measurement also called brassiere sizes , colloquially bra sizes or bust sizes refers to determining what size of brassiere bra a woman wears and mass producing bras that will fit most women. ref name bareweb cite web url http www.barenecessities.com fit sizing.aspx title Find Your Bra Size publisher BareWeb Inc. accessdate January 30, 2011 ref Bra sizes usually consist of a number, indicating a band size around the woman s torso, and one or more Latin alphabet alphabetical capital letters letters indicating the breast cup size. These sizing systems are typically used to label Ready to wear off the shelf bras and are not used for made to measure custom made bras or bras built into other garments. Bra size labeling systems vary from country to country while manufacturers do not adhere to international standards. Some manufacturers have been found to deliberately mis state the band size. One study found that the label size was consistently different from the measured size. ref name greenbaum ref name pechter Bra cup sizes were invented in 1932 and band sizes became popular in the 1940s. Bra fitting methods, originally ... like the Model and Fay Miss renamed in 1935 as the Bali lingerie Bali Brassiere Company also began ... of their easy care properties. Since a brassiere must be laundered frequently, this was of great ... of some designs. ref name angel cite web url http angelasancartier.net brassiere title Brassiere publisher ... adopted by the industry because of their easy care properties. Since a brassiere must be laundered ... or out the sides of the cups, even with a low cut style such as the Brassiere designs balconette ... size changes. The volume of a brassiere cup is the same for 30D, 32C, 34B, and 36A. These related ... ref Manufacturer s standard brassiere sizes do not take these inconsistencies ... more details
Jog bra may refer to Training bra , a brassiere bra worn by girls during puberty before her breasts need actual support. Sports bra , a brassiere bra worn by women to support their breasts while exercising. disambig ... more details
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Summary This is a photograph I took on Dec. 24, 2006 of the label from a rare 1950 s Wonder Bra. This brassiere was manufactured by D Amour in the US. This Bra is part of the Wonderba history. Licensing PD self date December 2006 ... more details
Summary This is a composite of two photographs I took on Dec. 24, 2006 from a rare 1950 s Wonder Bra. This brassiere was manufactured by D Amour in the US. This Bra is part of the Wonderba history. Licensing PD self date December 2006 ... more details
Nubra may refer to In the Indian subcontinent Nubra Valley , in the Jammu and Kashmir region Nubra River , in the Jammu and Kashmir region Nubra Pika Ochotona nubrica , a mammal Other NuBra , a strapless brassiere disambig Excess long comment to prevent listing on Special Shortpages ............................................................ more details
Otto Titzling is a fictional character who is apocrypha lly described as the inventor of the brassiere in a book Bust Up The Uplifting Tale of Otto Titzling , published by Macdonald in London in 1971 and by Prentice Hall in the USA. The name, a pun on a two tit sling, was invented by humorist Wallace Reyburn in the 1970s. Since then, the name has appeared in the game Trivial Pursuit , the 1988 movie Beaches film Beaches features a song by this name sung by Bette Midler , and has appeared in practice questions sent out to prospective teams by the BBC 2 show University Challenge . A similar situation exists with Thomas Crapper , who was a real life plumber but did not invent the flush toilet . External links http www.snopes.com business origins bra.asp False claim The brassiere was invented by Otto Titzling from Snopes.com Category Urban legends ... more details
Image Vassarette.jpg thumb 250px A Vassarette vintage half slip with lace trim at the hem Vassarette is a brand of women s underwear owned by Vanity Fair Brands. Their lines include brassiere bras , Hosiery stockings and lingerie , and they were previously a major manufacturer of girdle s. Originally advertised discreetly in ladies magazine s, they have more recently advertised on prominent and sometimes controversial billboards and by sponsorship of motor racing . External links http www.vassarette.com Vassarette Home Page http www.vanityfairbrands.org lingerie Category Lingerie brands fashion stub ... more details
Pencil test may refer to Pencil test animation , an early version of an animated scene Pencil Test film Pencil Test film , a 1988 animated short by Apple Inc. One drop rule Pencil test A method of determining racial classification in apartheid South Africa, an alternative to the one drop rule An informal test for determining if a girl needs to begin wearing a Brassiere Bras and youth bra See also Blue pencil test , a legal concept fr Test du crayon disambig ... more details
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Unreferenced date May 2008 File Merrywidow.jpg thumb right upright 0.5 A torsolette also known as a basque clothing basque is a short corselet te, covering the chest to the waist line. The undergarment is similar to a Victorian fashion Victorian era corset, but with less compression of the rib s. The modern day Torsolette features lace up or hook and eye fastening, as well as boning or vertical seams for structure and support. It usually, though not always, has brassiere cups, and is distinguished from the bustier by its length. It sometimes features detachable garter stockings garters , or suspenders . In American English American English language English , it is sometimes known as a Corselet merry widow or merrywidow . Variations and relatives A soft torsolette is a bandeau A long torsolette is a corselet te See also Commonscat Torsolettes Torsolette Brassiere Bra Bustier Camisole Corset Basque clothing References references lingerie Category Lingerie Category History of clothing Western fashion Category Fetish clothing clothing stub de Torselett sv Basque ... more details
File Redresse seins 2.jpg thumb Cupless bra, or shelf bra design A cupless bra , sometimes known as a shelf bra , is a brassiere Brassiere designs design composed of a frame that exposes either the entire breast or covers only a portion of the lower breast. Description A cupless bra is an open frame composed of a rigid, under wired frame along the inframammary fold inframammary line, that pushes the breast up. ref name love cite web url http www.love of lingerie.com open cup bra.html title Open Cup Bra publisher Love of Lingerie.com accessdate June 28, 2010 ref Variations include a shelf, open tip, open nipple or open cup bra. ref cite web url http www.bra shop.com bra styles types open cup bra.asp title Bra Styles, Colors, and Types accessdate June 28, 2010 publisher BraShop.com ref Because they expose the nipple of the breast, a cupless bra is sometimes regarded as exotic lingerie . A cupless bras may give the impression that a woman is braless, because the nipple may be evident even through an outer garment. ref name love References Reflist Lingerie Category Brassieres fashion stub br Sav bronno de B stenhebe fr Redresse seins ja ... more details
Summary This low resolution logo is for Canadian Lady Corsette Co. Ltd. This logo was scanned from an original document and helps to illustrate the name of the company that developed the Wonderbra brand, and invented the now famous push up brassiere known as the The Wonderbra . Since Canadian Lady was integral to the Wonderbra story, this logo supports the article and is used in the article under fair use. No free equivalent is available or could be created that would adequately give the same information. The image does not replace the original market role of the original copyrighted media. The image meets general Wikipedia content requirements. The image contributes significantly to the article by illustrating the topic. Licensing Non free logo ... more details
guide to brassiere discipline ref . Petticoat discipline may also involve male bra wear. ref http ... it a Manssiere , a Word play play on the term brassiere . See also Breast binding Breast reduction Brassiere ... more details
2009 Merry widow is the generic term for a corselet Brassiere bra in the United States . Interval and rebirth ... or shoulder straps is a torsolette or a bustier. A corselet in two parts is a brassiere and a girdle ... more details
Brazier may refer to Brazier , the container to hold hot coals Brazier, a worker in brass Dairy Queen Dairy Queen Brazier , a brand name of the burgers. Brazier is also a family name , with representatives including Alan Brazier , Vax brand products Arthur M. Brazier , pastor Colin Brazier , TV news reporter Graham Brazier , New Zealand musician Jeff Brazier British TV personality John William Brazier 1842 1930 , malacologist from Australia Joseph Brazier gun locksmiths and shotgun manufacturers Julian Brazier British MP Robert H. B. Brazier , d. 1837, English surveyor in the United States William Brazier , 1755 1829, cricketer Bernis Eugene Brazier Sr., 1908 1970 , architect from the United States See also Brasier Brassiere Disambig ... more details
Image ilfracombe.theatre.arp.jpg thumb 250px right The Landmark theatre The Landmark Theatre is an award winning theatre in the North Devon coastal town of Ilfracombe . Of unusual even controversial double conical design, it is locally referred to as Madonna s Bra, a reference to its shape and that of an iconic brassiere worn by the singer Madonna entertainer Madonna . It was built to replace The Pavilion Theatre , a Victorian building partly destroyed in a fire during the 1980s and later demolished. This theatre, along with The Queen s Theatre, Barnstaple is managed by The North Devon Theatres Trust a registered charity promoting the arts including dance, drama, literature, music and singing in North Devon. External links http www.northdevontheatres.org.uk North Devon Theatres Trust Coord 51.21040 4.12287 display t type landmark Category Theatres in Devon theatre struct stub ... more details
Unreferenced date November 2006 orphan date November 2009 Peephole bras are usually referred to as Brassiere bra s because they have the form of one. However, they are more frequently classified as lingerie , being generally intended for wearing in sexual situations, fully exposed and not as an undergarment , as a functional bra would be. They usually do not have cups, or if they have cups they loosely cover the breasts, and offer no breast support. A feature of the peephole bra is that the woman s nipples are exposed or, more frequently, there is a slit in the bra rendering the nipples readily accessible, without the need to remove the garment itself. Peephole bras are intended to be visually appealing or Eroticism erotic , typically incorporating materials such as Lycra , nylon nylon tricot , polyester , satin , lace and or silk . DEFAULTSORT Peephole Bra Category Brassieres Clothing stub ... more details
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