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Categories and Awards

Bras for a Cause is a regional initiative that anyone - regardless of fashion background, can take part in - which is why we divided the contest into several categories based on your background and design preferences.

Category #1: The Designer Piece Bra Design Category (Exclusive)

Established fashion designers will be invited to take part in this category by designing and producing a distinctive bra or t-shirt for this cause, to be later auctioned at our upcoming fashion shows to raise funds for regional Breast Cancer organizations.


Category #2: The Her Bra Bra Design Category

One of the most important categories in this contest, the "Her Bra" Bra Design Category is open for anyone interested in designing a bra specifically with the breast cancer survivor in mind. While designing this bra, take into account a post-mastectomy prosthesis and other fitting needs. For added insight for how to design this bra, we recommend asking a Breast Cancer survivors you know what she would like in such a bra.

First Place: $500

Second Place: $350

Third Place: $250

All winners will also be receiving valuable gifts or gift vouchers courtesy of Estee Lauder and K-Lynn Lingerie.


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Category #3: The Everybody Wants Me Bra Design Category

Get as creative as you can with this category! This is a general category to design a bra for all women, so design it thinking "How can I make this bra the next big thing all women would want to wear?" Open for fashion designers and/or individuals working in a creative field.

First Place: $450

Second Place: $300

Third Place: $200

All winners will also be receiving valuable gifts or gift vouchers courtesy of Estee Lauder and K-Lynn Lingerie.


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Category #4: The Training Bra Bra Design Category

Perhaps you're still in school aspiring to be a fashion designer or someone with an interest in fashion but learning all the ins and outs? Don't worry - we haven't forgotten you. This category is open to the public at large, including all young emerging fashion designers, students and/or anyone with an interest in design but not yet a professional. Design the bra of your dreams and it just might come true!

First Place: $350

Second Place: $250

Third Place: $150

All winners will also be receiving valuable gifts or gift vouchers courtesy of Estee Lauder and K-Lynn Lingerie.


Download Guidelines and Helpful Links PDF

Category #5: The Such a Tee-s T-Shirt Design Category

There's going to be a whole lot of bras in this contest, but we can't forget the T-shirts! This category is open to all fashion designers, artists, graphic designers, illustrators and/or interested in designing a creative T-shirt based on the theme of breast cancer awareness.

First Place: $350

Second Place: $250

Third Place: $150

All winners will also be receiving valuable gifts or gift vouchers courtesy of Estee Lauder and K-Lynn Lingerie.


Download Guidelines and Helpful Links PDF