reinvent bras

Is it Necessary to Reinvent Bras?

 One claim often made by emerging intimate apparel brands is the need to “reinvent bras.”  For example, here’s a recent quote from a Kickstarter campaign for an ingenious strapless bra: Despite the many technological, engineering and manufacturing developments made during the past century – consider, for example, the development of walking boots, rain jackets or even…

bra construction

What You Need to Know About Bra Construction? It’s Complicated

What goes into a bra—other than your breasts? I pay attention to the right fit but don’t inspect every little detail of the finished products found on the hangers in my favorite lingerie store. What do I need to know about bra construction? I don’t treat my bras as complicated pieces of equipment, despite the engineering…