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The original idea for the bra as we know it today came in the early 1900’s invented by Otto Titzling, whose girlfriend was a well endowed fledgling opera singer, Swanhilda Olafsen. Corsets however originated back in the Menoan Age about 2000 B.C. and were originally designed to be worn outside of an undergarment to accentuate the waist and bust.

In this category we challenge you to think outside of the box. We have already received entries created with such mediums as cigarette butts (“Smokin’ Bra”) and live growing grass. (“Breast Inplants”). You will get more points if you construct the entire piece from scratch rather then adorning an original manufactured piece.

Nipple Bra Katie Warfield Vancouver, BC 2007 Category Winner Recycled bras, rubber nipples, iron-on transparencies The concept here was to make a comment on the commercialization of breast milk. For many years, several large food corporations have gained interest in the industry of breast milk replacements and supplements. This bra is made from 2 recycled bras and 62 rubber nipples. The outer layer of the bra holds the nipples and the underlayer - which is accessible through the front between the cups is covered in the logos of commerical beverage companies.