End to Financial Downturn Marked by Uplifting Undergarment Sales
Katie Cordrey — November 7, 2009 — Business
Robust sales of retro undergarments may signal an upturn in the economy, say British retailers. Madonna donned pointy bras in the ‘80s but they were first made popular in the ‘50s by stars like Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Mamie Van Doren, and Jane Russell.
Known as cone bras, conical bras, bullet bras, torpedo bras and just plain pointy bras, the formidable foundation garments are a bit frightening… Imagine being impaled like a bug on a stickpin by a pair of those things!
Maybe they indicate better times ahead, or maybe they’re saying we must proceed with caution. It probably depends on your point of view.
Known as cone bras, conical bras, bullet bras, torpedo bras and just plain pointy bras, the formidable foundation garments are a bit frightening… Imagine being impaled like a bug on a stickpin by a pair of those things!
Maybe they indicate better times ahead, or maybe they’re saying we must proceed with caution. It probably depends on your point of view.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Undergarment Sales - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop modern versions of retro undergarments with updated materials and technologies.
2. Nostalgic Fashion Revival - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create fashion lines that tap into nostalgia for past eras, offering a modern twist on classic styles.
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Industry Implications
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3. Media and Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create content or advertising campaigns that leverage the nostalgia for iconic undergarment styles to appeal to a wide audience.
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