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Guidelines

Design a “bra” using any theme. materials, ideas, ect. as long as it is “G” rated. With our fun 2023 theme and all the new categories inspired by exciting destinations around the world, you may choose to use some of our suggestions as your inspiration. But you do not have to. Your bra could represent your passion, your hobby, your business, a special interest, a pun, or a play on any word surrounding bras… anything is open as long as it is not offensive. 

  • Please remember that our display space is limited, so keep the size of your entry manageable. ONE PERSON MUST BE ABLE TO MOVE IT.
  • All entries must be “new” creations. Please do not re-enter a bra that has already been previously displayed. Reusing Display forms is just fine. 
  • You can start with a real bra of any size and color or make one from scratch from any material of your choosing. 
  • Please include a title as part of the design. Your title can be something associated with your category or something simple, descriptive, funny, touching, or otherwise. A good title helps the voters connect with your creation.
  • Please provide a way to display your creation. A lingerie hanger, a “body/mannequin”, frame, or some type of plan to mount it on a wall of grid. Lingerie forms will be for sale at Lenore Cole in Uptown Forum, 2610 Lee St., for $10 or $15 each about a month before the event. If you need one sooner, contact us!
  • Shameless campaigning ahead of time is encouraged! We’re all about raising money at Bras for the Cause! If you can collect money in advance to “support” your creation’s chances of winning, please do so! Each $1 buys one vote. Please have all checks made out to “Hunt County Healthcare Foundation.” And don’t forget that your friends can vote online, too!
  • Bras may be turned in at the Texan Theater Stage Door (2407 Wesley Street) on Mon and Tues, October 9th & 10th, from 10 am to 7 pm. Delivering it in a box or covered with a plastic bag will help keep it in perfect condition. 
  • We will have a form for you to fill out when the bra is delivered. Please bring the names, emails & phone numbers of all of the designers with you when you turn in your bra. We want to be able to thank everyone who participated. 
  • Bras will be assigned a number in the order they are delivered and displayed in online voting in numerical order. 
  • All bras will be returned to their designers. They may be picked up at Uptown Forum, 2610 Lee Street, after the event or on October 13th and 14th, between 10 am and 4 pm. Bras remaining after that date may be discarded. 
  • Online Voting opens on Tuesday, Oct 10th. Turn in your entry, get a number, and then tell all your out-of-town friends, family, and business colleagues to vote: www.b4tchuntcounty.com
  • All Bra-makers will receive a ribbon to wear on the night of the event. And we will recognize those who have participated for more than one year with special ribbons denting the number of years you’ve participated by making a bra. 

Got Questions? Message us on our Facebook page, call 903.456.2257, or email B4TCHuntCo@gmail.com

BRA Voyage! Here are the 2023 Brabie Categories

We’re off on world travels this year and we can’t wait to go places with your creations! Our categories represent the seven continents, the islands and oceans of the earth, heavens and heavenly bodies, and making sure we’re all around to enjoy them! Here is some inspiration to get you started. As always, we welcome ANY creation you give us, as long as it is “G” rated (this is a family-friendly event after all), so use our information as maps and travel guides, or feel free to take off on your own path. Whatever you do, your journey should end at the Texan Theater Stage Door Annex at 2407 Wesley Street (watch for our bright banners) on October 9th and 10th, when all entries are due. 

Look to any of these elements that you experienced on your travels – real or imaginary:

  • Cuisine: incorporating elements of a specific culture or region’s cuisine.
  • Traditional Attire: incorporating traditional clothing or costumes from a particular culture or region.
  • Festivals/Holidays: capturing the spirit and vibrancy of a region’s festival or holiday.
  • Music and Dance: celebrating cultural or regional artistic styles – traditional, classic, or pop.
  • Heritage: showcasing the rich heritage and traditions of a specific culture or region.
  • Iconic Landmarks: famous landmarks or architectural marvels from a particular culture or region. 
  • Mythology/Folklore: Drawing inspiration from the captivating myths and folklore of a specific culture or region.
  • Symbols:  Incorporates symbolic elements or motifs representing a specific culture or region (shamrocks, Celtic knots, ect.)
  • Sports: Showcasing iconic sports events or teams of a specific region.
  • Historical Attributes: Paying tribute to the historical achievements, figures, or events of a culture or region.
  • Iconic Animals:  Showcasing iconic and recognizable animals from a specific region/continent.
  • People: Historical figures, leaders, and pop icons.

Here’s what we found in some research to hopefully inspire you.

Countries you might visit:  Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia (also in Asia), Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Sights you might see: Eiffel Tower – Paris, The Colosseum – Rome, Big Ben – London, Acropolis – Athens, Sagrada Familia – Barcelona, Brandenburg Gate – Berlin, The Louvre Museum – Paris, Charles Bridge – Prague, Buckingham Palace – London, St. Basil’s Cathedral – Moscow, Vatican City – Rome, Neuschwanstein Castle – Bavaria, Westminster Abbey – London, Stonehenge in England, The Tower of London, Anne Frank House – Amsterdam, Palace of Versailles – France, Bridge of Sighs – Venice, Gondola Ride – Venice, Double-decker bus – London, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tivoli Gardens – Copenhagen

Food and drink you might enjoy: Croissant, Pizza, Paella, Fish and Chips, Bratwurst, Moussaka, Goulash, Wiener Schnitzel, Smörgåsbord, Pierogi, Borscht, Hummus, Tapas, Cordon Bleu, Baklava, Stroganoff, Tiramisu, Guinness Stew – Ireland, Belgian Waffles, Sauerkraut, Scones, English High Tea, Guinness Beer, French Wine, Espresso, Cappuccino

Animals you might encounter: European Bison, Lynx, Alpine Marmot, Hedgehog, Eurasian Wolf, Scottish Highland Cattle, Reindeer

Souvenirs you might bring home: Eiffel Tower keychains and miniatures, Venetian masks, Russian Matryoshka dolls, German Beer steins, Dutch ceramic Delftware, Scottish tartan items, Spanish flamenco fams or bullfighting posters, Swiss chocolates and Swiss army knives, Greek worry beads (komboloi), Swedish Dala horses, Portuguese ceramic tiles, Turkish carpets, Czech crystal glassware, Belgian chocolates or lace, Irish woolen, Norwegian trolls, English tea sets or double-decker bus souvenirs, Austrian music boxes

Countries you might visit:  Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Sights you might see: Experience a Safari, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Pyramids of Giza, the Sahara Desert, go Gorilla Trekking, Serengeti National Park, Victoria Falls, Marrakech, Zanzibar Beaches, Table Mountain in Cape Town, Maasai Mara wildlife reserve, Red Sea, Nile River

Food and drink you might enjoy: Jollof Rice, Couscous, Bobotie, Ethiopian Injera – Ethiopia, Moroccan Tagine, Biltong, Nyama Choma, Peanut Soup, Piri Piri Prawns, Eqyptian Koshari, Okra, Yams, Plantains

Animals you might encounter: African Elephant, Lion, Giraffe, Cheetah, Chimpanzee, Nile Crocodile, Mountain Gorilla, African Grey Parrot, Aardvark, Dromedary Camel, Ostrich, African Pygmy Hedgehog, Impala, Zebra, Wildebeest, Meercat, Warthog, Hyenea

Souvenirs you might bring home: African masks and carvings,s Maasai beadwork and jewelry, Moroccan rugs and textiles, Tanzanite jewelry, Ethiopian coffee sets, African batik and kente cloth, Zulu baskets, Cape Malay ceramics, Egyptian papyrus paintings, Malian mud cloth pillows, Zimbabwean stone sculptures

Countries you might visit: Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, United States of America

Sights you might see: Statue of Liberty and Times Square in New York CIty, the Grand Canyon, the Golden Gate Bridge, Niagra Falls, Mount Rushmore, CN Tower in Toronto, Chichen Itza, Hollywood Sign, Disney World, Alcatraz Island, Gateway Arch, Las Vegas Strip, Yellowstone National Park, French Quarter, Cancun, Panama Canal, Alaskan Cruise, National Mall and Smithsonian

Food and drink you might enjoy: Hamburger, Poutine, Barbeque, Lobster Roll, Tacos, Clam Chowder, Jambalaya, Maple Syrup, Buffalo Wings, Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza, Cornbread, Pecan Pie, Enchiladas con Mole, Fish Tacos, Bagels, Key Lime Pie, Gumbo, Crab Cakes, S’mores, Guacamole, Beignets, Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Chiles, Crayfish, Corn

Animals you might encounter: Bald Eagle, American Bison, Grizzly Bear, Alligator, California Condor, Pronghorn Antelope, Wolverine, Manatee, Coatimundi, Monarch Butterfly, Kinkajou, California Sea Lion, Gila Monster, Roadrunner, Prairie Dog, Wolf, Coyote, Turkey

Souvenirs you might bring home: Naive American pottery, jewelry and dreamcatchers, Canadian maple syrup, Mexican traditional tiles, hand-painted pottery, silver jewelry, Talavera ceramics, Cowboy hats and boots, Collegiate and Professional football team merchandise, I Love NY tee shirts, Statue of Liberty replicas, Broadway show merchandise

Countries you might visit: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

Sights you might see: Machu Picchu, Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro, Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, Angel Falls in Venezuela, Atacama Desert in Chile, Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, Amazon Rainforest in multiple countries, Lake Titicaca, Peru and Bolivia, Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Amazon River, Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world in Argentina, Catagena’s Old Town in Colombia, Valparaiso in Chile, Iguazu Falls

Food and drink you might enjoy: Empanadas, Feijoada, Ceviche, Asado, Arepas, Ajiaco, Cuy, Churrasco, Alfajores, Pastel de Choclo, Pisco Sour, Lomo Saltado, Brazilian Chees Bread, Humitas, Bandja Paisa, Chica Morada, Potatoes, Quinoa, Tomatoes, Chocolate

Animals you might encounter: Jaguar, Giant Anteater, Andean Condor, Amazon river dolphin, Poison Dart Frogs, Golden Lion Tamarin, Llama, Alpaca, Capybara, Chinchilla, Guinea Pig, Rheas, Fainting Goat, Xoloitzcuintli (Xolo – Mexican hairless dog), Anaconda

Souvenirs you might bring home: Alpaca wool scarves and hats, Argentine Tango shoes, Brazilian Havaianas flip-flops, Colombian emeralds, Andean panpipes, Galapagos Islands animal figurines, Argentinian Mate teacups and straws, Urguayan leather goods, Venezuelan choclate

Countries you might visit: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

Sights you might see: Taj Mahal in Arga, India, Great Wall of China in Bejing, China, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Mount Everest in Nepal, Petra in Jordan, Tokyo Tower in Tokyo, Forbidden City in Bejing, Terracotta Army in China, Burf Khalifa in Dubai, Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, Golden Temple in Amritsar

Food and drink you might enjoy: Sushi, Pad Thai, Dim Sum, Biryani, Pho, Kimchi, Miso Soup, Satay, Dumplings, Ramen, Tandoori Chicken, Bibimbap, Laksa, Peking Duck, Chicken Tikka Masala, Saki, Green Tea, Bubble Tea, Turkish Coffee, Samosas, Rice, Noodles, Coconuts, Tofu

Animals you might encounter: Red Panda, Bengal Tiger, Snow Leopard, Indian Elephant, Monkey, Chinese Pangolin, Japanese Snow Monkey, Peacock, Orangutan, Giant Panda, Bactrian Camel

Souvenirs you might bring home: Thai silk scarfs, clothing and accessories, Indonesian Batik clothing and wall hangings, Japanese Kimono and Yukata, Chinese Tea and teaware, Vietnamese Lacquerware, Turkish Carpets, Thai or Chinese lanterns, Japanese woodblock prints, India silk scarves, Nepali Lokta paper crafts

Countries you might visit: it’s ALL Australia!

Sights you might see: Grear Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Great Ocean Road, Penguin March on Phillip Island, Bondi Beach, Melbourne Cricket Grounds, see Koalas, Kangaroos and Wombats up close at Healsville Animal Sanctuary, Rainforests of Tasmania

Food and drink you might enjoy: Vegemite on Toast, Meat pie, Lamington, Pavlova, Tim Tam cookies, ANZAC Biscuits, Kangaroo Steak, Crocodile Skewers, Shrimp on the Barbie

Animals you might encounter: Kangaroo, Koala, Platypus, Tasmanian Devil, Wombat, Emu, Quokka, Kookaburra, Echidna, Cassowary, Sheep, Dingos

Souvenirs you might bring home: Aboriginal artwork, boomerangs, didgeridoos, Opal jewelry, Kangaroo and Koala plush toys, Ugg boots, Crocodile Dundee hats and knifes, kangaroo leather wallets, tea tree products, Tim Tam cookies

Countries you might visit: There are no countries in Antartica

Sights you might see: Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Port Lockroy, Deception Island, South Pole, Emperor Penguin Colonies, Mount Erebus, McMurdo Station, Polar Plunges, Icebergs, Glaciers

Food and drink you might enjoy: Frozen foods, dried and canned foods at research stations, cruise ship fare

Animals you might encounter: Emperor Penguin, Weddell Seal, Antarctic Fur Seal, Orca, Whales

Souvenirs you might bring home: Clothing and gear, Books and Literature, Expedition Memorabilia (badges, patches, t-shirts, mugs, or caps displaying the name or logo of the expedition or research station), Postcards and Stamps, Photographs, and Artwork

Islands you might visit: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Easter Island, Fiji, Florida Keys, Galapagos Islands, Haiti, Hawaii, Iceland, Indonesia, Jamaica, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, New Zealand, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Tahiti, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago

Sights you might see: Beaches of Bora Bora, Fiji or Tahiti, Unique marine life in the Galapagos islands, Milford Sound – New Zealand, humpback whale migration in Tonga, surfers in Hawaii, Moai statues on Easter Island, Blue Grotto on Isla of Capri, scuba diving areas in the Caribbean, Greek Islands with history and architecture, geysers and glaciers in Iceland

Food and drink you might enjoy: Jamacian Jerk Chicken, Conch Fritters, Roti, Callaloo, Ceviche, Coconut Shrimp, Ropa Vieja, Poke, Hawaiian Roast Pig, Poi, Curry, Key Lime Pie

Animals you might encounter: Komodo Dragon, Galapagos Giant Tortoise, Lemurs, Kiwi, Galapagos Marine Iguana, Quokka, Galapagos Penguin

Souvenirs you might bring home: Shell jewelry and crafts, Caribbean Rum, miniature steel drums, Hawaiian floral leis, carved wooden tikis, hula skirts, aloha shirts, coral jewelry, Easter Island miniature Moai statues, sarongs, bikinis, swimsuits, coconut crafts

This category offers you several choices:

  1. Celebrate a celestial being: Sun, Moon, Planet, Stars, Comet, ect.
  2. Remember a Heavenly being: create and entry that is a memorial tribute to someone you have lost to cancer.

This category offers you several choices:

  1. Remind everyone of the importance of getting a mammogram or cancer screening.
  2. Remind us all to take care of the wonders of our planet.
  3. Create an entry in support of someone who is fighting cancer.