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Bra's Origin
- Mary Phelps Jacob, a young socialite, rejected a corset at a party and crafted a bra from handkerchiefs and ribbons.
- This act, considered scandalous yet popular, sparked the modern bra's development.
French Influence
- Jacob's bra design was influenced by French designs, highlighting the role of cross-cultural exchange in innovation.
- While she popularized it in the US, the concept existed earlier in France.
Caresse Crosby's Unconventional Life
- Mary Phelps Jacob, later known as Caresse Crosby, lived an unconventional life.
- She abandoned her family, moved to Paris, and became a prominent publisher while embracing a hedonistic lifestyle.