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A Private Viewing of “Bust Up”
I
t was a treat to be invited
to a private view of “Bust
Up” celebrating the launch
of a seven bra exhibition for
the countdown to the 21st
MOONWALK LONDON. The
event was held at The
Lightbox in Woking, most of
the extravagantly designed
and decorated bras having a
connection with Woking,
which has been home of
Walk the Walk since 1998.
Condron, creator of The
Martian, an iconic local
landmark.
‘The Wonderbra’ created by
HanesBrands, a leading lingerie
company with HQ in Woking.
‘Alan Carr’ bra created by Julien
MacDonald OBE, both
supporters of Walk the Walk.
The seven bras were amazing.
Formula 1 designed bra
created by McLaren based in
Woking.
HG Wells ‘War of the World’s’
bra created by sculptor Michael
Walk the Walk Founder and Chief Executive Nina Barough CBE with the
display of bras.
HG Wells ‘War of the World’s’ bra
created by Michael Condron.
‘The Lightbox’ bra created by
Téa Breeze Harwood and
Sophie Milne both studying at
Woking College
‘Jason Kenny OBE’ bra created
by Meccanica, makers of
classic British clothing with a
contemporary twist, and
supporters of Walk the Walk.
‘Rock n Roll’ bra created by Jeff
Banks CBE based on a
photograph of Eric Clapton in
his home music room in
Woking in front of a bank of
guitars.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Woking, Councillor Graham Cundy and
Mrs Sarah Cundy.
Peter Hall, curator of The
Lightbox – a gallery, museum &
exhibition space – began the
speeches together with the
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Mayor of Woking. Nina Barough
CBE, Founder and Chief Exec
of Walk the Walk Worldwide,
was enthusiastically welcomed
before a short film about the
history of Walk the Walk and
the number of different
organisations which have
benefited from grants made
possible by the £121 million
raised by Nina’s early vision in
1996 of Walk the Walk.
The message that men also get
breast cancer was supported
by men wearing special pink
T-shirts on the evening. They
were all survivors of breast
cancer meeting for the first
time.
LYNNE WARNER
Formula 1 bra created by
McLaren.