Frederick's of Hollywood Advertisement. An astute businessman, Frederick Mellinger founded his Hollywood, California company in 1947 and is remembered for his invention of the push-up bra, padded bras, and padded girdles.

Sex signals: Trashy illustrations from vintage 'Frederick's of

Frederick's of Hollywood - The Invention of the Push-Up Bra

Sex signals: Trashy illustrations from vintage 'Frederick's of

Frederick Mellinger inventor of push-up brassiere bra

Chiquita Banana stickers featuring famous portraits, as banana people. Banana with Ermine and Whistler's Banana : r/mildlyinteresting

Living In Fifties Fashion: October 2017

Can Frederick's of Hollywood become relevant again?

Sex signals: Trashy illustrations from vintage 'Frederick's of

Frederick Mellinger inventor of push-up brassiere bra