Trendsetters: Caresse Crosby

<p>Caresse Crosby (1892-1970) was the inventor of the bra and a godmother to some of the biggest artists and literary names from the Lost Generation. She founded a publishing house, serving names like Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, and William Faulkner. Her motto was, “Always yes, Caresse” — leading her into adventurous and controversial experiences during her life. </p> <p><strong>For Further Reading: </strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.messynessychic.com/2021/01/06/inventing-the-bra-was-the-least-interesting-thing-this-blue-blooded-bohemian-did/">Inventing the Bra Was The Least Interesting Thing This Blue-Blooded Bohemian Did</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/caresse-crosby-who-claimed-the-invention-of-the-bra-was-better-known-for-her-wild-life/2014/11/09/99c55f7e-3f39-11e4-b03f-de718edeb92f_story.html">Caresse Crosby, who claimed the invention of the bra, was better known for her wild life</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.literaryladiesguide.com/literary-musings/caresse-crosby-patron-of-the-literary-lost-generation/">Caresse Crosby, Patron of the Literary Lost Generation</a></li> </ul> <p>History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.</p> <p>Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more.  Womanic