Chantellelingerie

Evolutionof LingerieThe term lingerie was derived from the French word linge which means "linen. " It was not generally used until the late 1850s, and according to existing literature, the first record of lingerie comes from ancient Egypt around 3000 BC.... More

Evolutionof LingerieThe term lingerie was derived from the French word linge which means "linen. " It was not generally used until the late 1850s, and according to existing literature, the first record of lingerie comes from ancient Egypt around 3000 BC. This infographic shows how one of the most important women s apparel have changed through the years. Ref: http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Lingerie http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Corset#History http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Crinoline http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/History_of_brassieres#cite_note-hamalian-48 http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Wonderbra http://www. stylist. co. uk/fashion/a-brief-history-of-underwear http://www. randomhistory. com/1-50/028lingerie. html http://www. teddiesforbettys. com The first true corset --- a tight, elongated bodice --- was introduced as undergarment by Catherine de Medici, wife of King Henry II of France. 1500s The most common type of corset around this time was an inverted conical shape. 1700s The Less