Maker Nation: This series on the untold stories behind key discoveries and inventions made in Canada, was originally published in 2018.

This episode: Push-up bras, strapless bras and even the idea to show bra-wearing women on television; all of them came from the Great White North.

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Maker Nation: Push-up bras, strapless bras and even the idea to show bra-wearing women on TV; all of them came from the Great White North{ai:summary}The series "Maker Nation" explores significant Canadian inventions, highlighting the origins of the push-up bra, strapless bras, and the representation of bra-wearing women in media. These contributions stem from Canada's cultural and design innovations.Stay updated with further developments in this context by visiting nationalpost.com. #culture

How Canadians revolutionized bras

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