article_snippet: From the modesty of bloomers to the seductiveness of lacy corsets, a new exhibition gives us a rare glimpse into the most intimate and private parts of history.
article_snippet: the Powerhouse Museum have unveiled the Powerhouse Museum 'Undressed: 350 Years of Underwear in Fashion' collection, which features undergarments from the 17th-century to  more modern garments worn by celebrities such as Emma Watson, Cindy Crawford and even Queen Victoria.
article_snippet: the exhibition focuses on how important underwear has been since the 17th century right through to the present day,' curator Edwina Ehrman told Daily Mail Australia. '
article_snippet: It looks at the way women have used underwear and garments to constrict women body. '
article_snippet: For instance when it was desirable to have a slim waist or broaden instance hips.' the collection also takes a look at the more practical aspects of underwear, such as hygiene and keeping women warm in the Winter or cool in the Summer.
article_snippet: In the 18th century, proprietary was measured by the type of clothes you wore and while this is very much a fashion exhibition, the collection also delves into the social aspects of underwear and the collection status in society.
article_snippet: A special section of the exhibition covers the practical side of underwear while A special section of the exhibition looks at how underwear was used to fit the body and seduce men.
article_snippet: The bra is then introduced with the girdle and the collection shows how important technology has been in the advancement of undergarments.
article_snippet: Some of the garments on display have been worn in adverts or fashion magazines to promote underwear and the fashionable body image,' Ms Ehrman said.
article_snippet: A garment that is sure to shock people is the maternity corset from the 18th century. '
article_snippet: I love the technology and invention that’s gone into creating the undergarments.'
article_snippet: Some of the garments are sure to shock people but most open up a conversation about the role undergarments play in society .
article_snippet: Undressed's core themes include modesty and practicality, decoration and seduction and control and corsetry .
article_snippet: Undressed: 350 Years of Underwear in Fashion opens at the Powerhouse Museum on March 28 and runs until 12 July  2015.
highlights_snippet: A new collection at the Powerhouse Museum will showcase 350 years of underwear .
  
highlights_snippet: From bloomers to corsets, nothing is out of bounds and it is set to shock and intrigue visitors .
  