An endless source of inspiration and positive energy

We at Mardi-Bras would like to send out a special thank you to Katrina Carrier.


Katrina was an artist and model for last year's event. Her bra was a lovely chain mail creation, composed of thousands of tiny silver handmade links! Even though she is swamped with work, Katrina has found time in her full schedule to once again contribute another wonderful bra to our fashion show this year.

Katrina is an endless source of inspiration and positive energy, she's super enthusiastic and really generous with her time and talents.

We're delighted to have Katrina Carrier back and just want to say "Thanks!"

Sci Feye Candy is Back!

Sarah Cresswell of Sci Feye Candy is officially back for her second Mardi-Bras as an artist and generous sponsor!

Along with this year's fabulous creation Sarah is donating one of her super-handy leg-holster bags as seen in her accessories gallery. (I love mine, makes you feel like Lara Croft.)

Based in Scarborough, Sarah works on a custom order basis and from the looks of her website, she can make just about anything you can imagine! Sarah started Sci Feye Candy after graduating from the Fashion Techniques and Design program at George Brown College. In addition to getting Sci Feye Candy up and running, Sarah currently works part-time at Plastik Wrap in Toronto.







Thank you so much Sarah of Sci Feye Candy!

Suddenly, I could use a Mai Tai

Our latest addition to the Mardi-Bras show comes from Wendy Aaltomaa of Thunder Bay.

Without giving away too much, Wendy's theme has us all thinking of warm breezes, sunsets, ukulele music and sipping on something frosty and fruity while digging your toes into the hot sand.

Wendy is a graphic designer and as a good Northern Ontario girl, she enjoys fishing, hiking, camping, scrapbooking and spending time with her cats. This fall, she and her husband are looking forward to the birth of the first new addition to their family!

Wendy would like to dedicate her lovely creation to all breast cancer patients and survivors.

Thank you and Congratulations Wendy!

We're officially coast to coast!

Today, Mardi-Bras got it first Mardi-Bras Bra from the East Coast, and our second out-of-province submission. This lovely piece of art -- yes, it's a bra, but it's a lovely one-of-a-kind creation -- is from our talented Bra Artistian, Sarah O'Malley of Halifax! It's a really beauty and continues the high standard for Mardi-Bras Bra submissions we have received so far! Thanks Sarah!

Just 15 days to go!

The Bras are coming in fast and fantastic!

We at Mardi Bras are thrilled to announce that another wonderful Mardi-Bras Bra has been received!

This lovely creation is from Bra Artistian Karen Killbride. Karen is a classically trained animator and illustrator. Her career includes credits with Disney and Warner feature animation. Presently, Karen’s time is occupied with her wonderful family and job, yet she still manages to squeeze in a little time to be creative!

Karen dedicates her Bra, as always, to Heather and Jodi, who are at the top of her list. Then, to the memory of darling Michelle and the future her tiny children face without her.

Thanks to Karen Killbride for her superb creation which is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Our first out-of-province Mardi-Bras Bra

We are over the moon to announce that we just got our first out-of-province Mardi-Bras Bra from Deanna Partridge-David of Deedeebird Art & Illustration. Deanna took part in last year's event and we are truly delighted to have her back again.

The bra, which came all the way from British Columbia, looks great. We'd love to show it to you, we really, really would. But that would spoil the surprise. It is gorgeous! Do you want to see it? Well, you'll have to come to Mardi-Bras on July 10th to see it and all the other fantastic Mardi-Bras Bras from our talented Bra Artistians.

Deanna dedicates her wonderful creation to Ruth, her husband's aunt. Ruth is a breast cancer survivor who is participating in studies to further breast cancer research. Good for Ruth and for Deanna!

Thanks to Deanna of Deedeebird Art & Illustration for her excellent creation which is sure to be a crowd favourite!

The First 2 Mardi Bras!

It's been a big week for Mardi-Bras!

We have received our first two bras for the show! Just like last year it was Jenn of Paper People Clothing who was first to enter and first to hand in! In case you missed out last year, Jenn did a fabulous pair of designs using all recycled materials! She even hand punched her own sequins from pop-cans! Talk about attention to detail!

Just like last year, we're not going to post photos of the Bras. We're saving the big reveal for the show. In the meantime, here's a bit about the artist herself:

Jennifer Fukushima grew up in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where the only clothing options were cookie cutter fashions from the local mall and second hand findings from the Salvation Army Thrift Store. In search of something different, she began surfing the internet, perusing crafty DIY sites like Sparkle Craft and Epitome Girl. At the age of seventeen, Fukushima decided to launch her own line, Paper People.

Fukushima moved to Toronto to study fashion at Ryerson University and soon her line was carried at local downtown boutiques. She sourced second hand t-shirts and turned them into funky, eclectic tank tops. Paper People has since evolved to include eco-friendly options, such as bamboo, hemp and organic cotton garments. The line blends colour, texture and pattern for a DIY, handmade appeal.

Today Paper People is carried at many independent boutiques in Toronto and across Canada. Check out: www.paperpeopleclothing.com for more information and shop listings.












Thank you so much Paper People Clothing!