For some it’s a necessity; for others a sign of femininity. Some wear one as a means of comfort; some see it as yet another patriarchal tool of objectification. Overall, wearing a bra – and indeed what type of bra you wear – is entirely a personal choice. But it wasn’t always this way. Strap in, folks! We’re deep diving into the history of the bra.
“One of the earliest mentions of the bra comes from a little ditty you may have heard called Homer’s The Iliad, when Aphrodite, goddess of love speaks and “from her breast unbound a band pricked out with curious design; and there all her charms were wrought”.
The humble bra. Brassiere. The ol’ over-the-shoulder boulder holder. The knocker lockers where you store your rack pack. Whatever you call them, they’re an item many of us keep close to our hearts. And not only because they provide necessary structural support for our chests.
As a garment designed to enshroud the breasts –
