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UK bra size conventions
Why is measuring and bra fitting such a black art? Is it possible to reduce your shape to a set of numbers?
We are all individual and unique so to make a ‘one size fits all’ bra is an impossible feat. When bras were first introduced in the UK they were based on dress sizes e.g. [...]
Breast Cancer Care Carol Service St Pauls 9 Dec 09
The Breast Cancer Care Carol Service
at St Paul’s Cathedral
Wednesday 9 December 2009
sponsored by Swarovski
The carol concert is the highlight of Breast Cancer Care’s Christmas celebrations, and for one year only this December, this magical event is being held at St Paul’s Cathedral, the UK’s most prestigious and well known Cathedral.
Celebrity Christmas readings [...]
M&S Post Surgery Bra – no longer available?
I’ve just been informed by a customer the M&S are no longer selling their post-surgery bra, and that several customers have been asking for them. Anybody else heard this? If so, come to harwayes! www.harwayes.co.uk.
My customer has suffered breast damage in a car accident. She is looking for a bra that is suitable for somebody [...]
Katy Brown Blog – just started
Harwayes is owned by Katy Brown Limited, and you may like to have a look at my new blog – I’m reporting on womens issues, female entrepreneurs, useful websites and checking out the demand for further clothing ranges by mail order.
Follow the link! http://www.katy-brown.co.uk – I hope you like it.
Swimwear for older ladies please!
A friend commented that she would like a swimsuit in the style of the running suits men wear these days. My Mum also commented she would prefer to see a return to victorian style suits. Certainly swimwear in the USA is far more flattering than that available in the UK, so I would like to [...]
Great video of the lingerie catwalk show
Have a look at this great video published by the organisers:
http://www.lingerie-show.com/index.cfm?do=features.fashion
Lingerie and Swimwear Exhibition, Harrogate
The annual Jamboree for bras!
I went to the manufacturers showcase for new developments in bras and underwear on Monday 17 August 2009. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day out, an opportunity to talk to the people who make design decisions and see the latest colours and shape trends modelled live.
In maternity there are now some [...]
New Ahida Zanetti Swimwear – coming soon
The appearance of Muslim women in sport is a controversial topic. When a Muslim woman competes at a national or international level, the first comments made about her in the press concern Islam or the way she dresses – rather than her skill in the sport!
Their appearance should be modest and at the same [...]
Should've gone to Harwayes!
Image: ‘Popping Out’ Sunday Times, Style Magazine, 9 August 2009
Bra Angel?
Did anybody see the feature on Bra Angel on Dragon’s Den last night? (Wednesday 12 August, 9.00pm, BBC2). The invention was a small fishook type contraption that pushed into the underwire of the bra to ‘mend’ the bra when the underwire starts to poke out – a very frustrating problem as we all know. But [...]