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Once upon a time... the industry

12 February 1914: the bra goddess

This week, we tell you the remarkable story of a conspicuous figure in industry in general and the clothes industry in particular.   A PROMINENT ENTRY INTO THE BOSOM OF THE ELITE Mary Phelps Jacob was a pure product of New York high society who, in spite of – or because of – her strict education, liked to amuse herself and defy convention… The young woman had just turned 18 one fine evening in 1910 when she was getting ready to attend one of the city’s famous

2022.02.07