Luxurious undergarments and Japan's predilection for useless inventions, together at last. The Triumph Lingerie company is fond of unveiling novelty bras in Japan on a yearly basis, most of which never get past the prototype phase. Here are but a few.
The Super Cool Bra
Modeled after a miniature fishbowl, this bra has gel material designed to take excess heat out of the body. Created so women can feel refreshed during summer. 2012.
The Recycled Bra
Each bra and briefs pair are made from three and a half plastic bottles, 100 percent polyethylene terephthalate broken down into chips, chemically reprocessed into thread and then woven into fabric and lace.
(Reuters / Eriko Sugita)
The Cinderella Bra
Made almost entirely of glass, with soda glass for the cups and braided glass beads for the straps, side panel and the center piece. 2002.
(Reuters / Yuriko Nakao)
The Hat Trick Bra
Commemorated the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
(Reuters / Yuriko Nakao)
