Have you ever wondered about the history of underwear?  I mean we all (well most of us) wear some type of undergarments with our clothing.  I can remember my grandmother buying me my first panty girdle; I was in the 5th grade!  From your first bra, to your first pair of Spanx – underwear plays a major part in fashion.

This fall, the Frick Pittsburgh is uncovering the fascinating history of underwear design from the 18th-century to the present in its newest exhibition – Undressed: A History of Fashion in Underwear.  The Frick Pittsburgh is the exclusive North American venue for this exhibition organized by London’s famed Victoria and Albert Museum.

Last week, I got a sneak peek of the amazing collection that features over 200 items.  Make sure you check it out!  It’s on display until January 7th 2018.

Click on a photo in the galley below!

(Photo: CitySTYLE412)

Some of items on display at the Frick Pittsburgh (Photo: CitySTYLE412)

Cage crinoline the ÔÇÿPrincess Louise Jupon PatentÔÇÖ c 1871 – Victoria and Albert Museum London

Me at the undressed preview

Wicker dress by Dolce & Gabbana on display at the Frick Pittsburgh. (Photo: CitySTYLE412)

Hey! It’s Wadria Taylor from Style Week Pittsburgh

Cotton and whalebone corset, c. 1890, -¬ Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Brassiere, ‘Moonlight’, designed by Kestos, c.1953, -¬ Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Brixton Boyz, photograph by Jennie ennie Baptiste, 2001, Photo -¬ Victoria and Albert Museum