127 - Bras Are Wild!
The hosts discuss the history of the modern bra, highlighting Mary Phelps Jacob's 1913 invention as a response to the discomfort of corsets, and explore the evolution of women's undergarments from ancient Greece to the psummaryMary Phelps Jacob invented the modern bra in 1913 using two silk handkerchiefs and a pink ribbon to avoid corset rods poking through her dress; she sold the patent to Warner Brothers for $15,000.takeawayThe transition from corsets to bras was accelerated by World War I, which required metal for battleships (28,000 tons) and necessitated more practical clothing for women entering the workforce.takeaway










