Lingerie Facts

• Today's bra had origins in France 1890 where Madam Cadulle used scissors to cut out her corset midriff. This allowed her more movement and freedom in the waist
• In 2000, Americans spent more than $12billion on lingerie
• In 1918 bra's were designed not to enhance but rather to flatten
• 1959 DuPont used Lycra in bra's