The
FTM's exciting new
exhibition
Undercover traces
the evolution of
underwear from
health garment,
shape definer to
fashion must have.
It explores a number
of themes such as
boudoir to everyday
glamour 'stars and
their bras looking
at celebrity
branding; research
and
innovation's impact
on the types of
underwear we wear;
and how the changing
face of underwear
advertising and
marketing meshes
with social and
cultural changes.The exhibition presents a visual demonstration of how female underwear has evolved as women's role in society changed. It encompasses the changing trends from the flatten it to the push it up to the let it all hang out! Undercover contains some exquisite pieces from a wide range of private and public collections that read like the Who's Who of underwear; M&S, Triumph, La Perla, Christian Dior, Elle Macpherson, Myla and Wonderbra to name just a few.
From the risqu to the radical, pieces include an original Merry Widow corset inspired by Lana Turner in the film of the same name; renowned burlesque artiste Immodesty Blaize's corset; a spectacular gown made from bras and briefs by designers Vin & Omi and a La Perla bra encrusted with Swarovski crystals.
This is one not to be missed!
