Bra is short for bra. BRA is called brassiè, which comes from French brassière, meaning arm protector. Later, it became the breastplate of the European army.
origin
Women's Underwear 19 14 One day, in order to become the queen of the Paris ball, an American Fermari had a whim and made a simple bra that could support her chest with two handkerchiefs and ribbons.
origin
The word "Bra" originated from French, but it became popular because of a local film "Bravo", which is a very petty name, probably equivalent to "bra". You can also call it "bra" or "bra" directly. Of course, if you have a little more, you can also call it "Xiao Nei".
Actually, bras existed as early as ancient China. At that time, there was another name-wiping tube or Chinese-style chest covering. If you don't believe me, go through the Tang Dynasty's Ladies in Flowers, where all the beautiful women are wearing "tulle low-cut embroidered shirts". The women in the Song Dynasty in The West Chamber are "wrapped in their chests and stomachs, with a young belt around their necks and a diamond on their chests to cover up all kinds of amorous feelings".
Early 20th century
The real Bra comes from Europe. It was first produced in ancient Rome, and in the16th century, there was a corset made of iron and wood. It is estimated that wearing a bra at that time was equivalent to the top ten tortures in the Qing Dynasty. Until the Crusade, with the development of textile technology, people began to make tights with whale bones, steel wires and rattan at the end of16th century. This kind of underwear is extremely complicated in design, and it may take several hours to wear.
This kind of corset underwear can hold up breasts, and at the same time, it is convenient for women to display jewelry hanging around their necks, which is very popular with court ladies. However, wearing such underwear for a long time is not good for women's health.
/kloc-in the middle of the 0/8th century, a movement against corset underwear initiated by doctors appeared in Europe. 1876, Abagould Ursyn, the originator of American feminist movement, said in a speech: "I exist, and my primary role is not my wife, nor my mother, but a woman. I have the right to exist as a woman. New women have the right to dress healthily, comfortably and happily. "