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Lingerie derives from the French word linge meaning, “washables,” “do the laundry” lin for washable linen.

In the United States Victoria’s Secret is the worlds largest lingerie retailer owning over 1,000 stores across the United States.

Victoria’s Secret was started by Roy Raymond in 1977 the first store was opened in the Stanford Shopping Center Palo Alto, California.

The first Frederick’s of Hollywood was opened in 1946 by Frederick Mellinger, he was also the inventor of the push-up bra.

Shirley of Hollywood was started by Herman Schlobohm in the 1940′s.

The top three sellers of lingerie in the United States were all started by men.

North America and Europe are the largest consumers of lingerie accounting for 65% of sales across the world.

Americans spend over 10 billion dollars in lingerie each year.

Bras accounted for 56% of global retail sales while panties represented 32% of the lingerie market.

The most corsets are purchased by brides.

The G-string (G for stands for groin) was invented by British missionary in Africa.

Babydoll lingerie is believed to get its name from the nightgown worn by Carroll Baker in the 1956 movie titled “Babydoll.”

The most popular color of lingerie is white, cream and ivory are next.

Green is the most popular color of lingerie sold to redheads.

Garters with pockets started during the American Prohibition era of the 1920’s. Flappers carried Small silver flasks and even guns in their garters.

Men often believe that women wear lingerie for them, but the reality most women wear lingerie for their own self confidence and pleasure