Comfort first! Rethinking the bra

舒适至上!重新思考内衣设计

Round Table China

2025-08-20

18 分钟
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If you think bras are merely about shaping the body for others, think again. In recent years, Chinese women have embraced wire-free, easy-fit designs that prioritize comfort, health, and self-expression. This shift reflects a broader movement where underwear is no longer just about aesthetics, but about how it makes women feel in their own skin. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan.
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  • I'm joined by Steve Hatherly and Yushan in the studio.

  • Coming up, bras are no longer about shaping the female body for someone else's eyes.

  • In recent years, Chinese female shoppers have shifted toward wire-free,

  • easy-fit bras that prioritize comfort, health, and self-expression.

  • So what's behind this booming comfort-first trend?

  • And what does it mean for traditional brands struggling to keep up?

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  • Remember the days when bras were all about curves,

  • cleavage, and looking good for perhaps someone else?

  • In recent years, female consumers themselves are rewriting that narrative.