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'''Curvy Kate''' is a lingerie brand specialising in D – K cup Bras and Swimwear. They are currently based in [[Harrow, London|Harrow]].<ref>"[http://www.curvykate.com/contacts-curvy-kate.php Contacts]." Curvy Kate Lingerie. Retrieved on 1 October 2013. "Curvy Kate Limited Unit 1, Hawthorn Centre, Elmgrove Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 2RF, United Kingdom"</ref> Curvy Kate lingerie is designed for the curvy woman and for small back sizes through to plus size bras with back bands from a 28" – 44".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boudoirlingerie.co.uk/p0/curvy-kate-lingerie/392073.htm |title=Curvy Kate Lingerie |publisher=Boudoirlingerie.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> They officially launched in July 2009 at the Harrogate Lingerie Show.<ref>[http://www.lingerie-buyer.co.uk/Members/article.aspx?id=3759 Curvy Kate 1st Birthday – Lingerie Buyer] {{wayback|url=http://www.lingerie-buyer.co.uk/Members/article.aspx?id=3759 |date=19700101000000 }}</ref>
'''Curvy Kate''' is a lingerie brand specialising in D – K cup Bras and Swimwear. They are currently based in [[Harrow, London|Harrow]].<ref>"[http://www.curvykate.com/contacts-curvy-kate.php Contacts]." Curvy Kate Lingerie. Retrieved on 1 October 2013. "Curvy Kate Limited Unit 1, Hawthorn Centre, Elmgrove Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 2RF, United Kingdom"</ref> Curvy Kate lingerie is designed for the curvy woman and for small back sizes through to plus size bras with back bands from a 28" – 44".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boudoirlingerie.co.uk/p0/curvy-kate-lingerie/392073.htm |title=Curvy Kate Lingerie |publisher=Boudoirlingerie.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref> They officially launched in July 2009 at the Harrogate Lingerie Show.<ref>[http://www.lingerie-buyer.co.uk/Members/article.aspx?id=3759 Curvy Kate 1st Birthday – Lingerie Buyer] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/19700101000000/http://www.lingerie-buyer.co.uk/Members/article.aspx?id=3759 |date=January 1, 1970 }}</ref>


Curvy Kate do not use professional models. They instead run an annual modelling competition called Star in a Bra to look for customer-role models with a D+ cup size. Their stance for using real sized models and ethnic models has been warmly received by the lingerie industry.<ref>[http://www.lingerie-buyer.co.uk/Members/article.aspx?id=3887 Ethnic Lingerie Models Ignored – Lingerie Buyer] {{wayback|url=http://www.lingerie-buyer.co.uk/Members/article.aspx?id=3887 |date=19700101000000 }}</ref><ref>http://thelingeriejournal.com/a-look-at-curvy-kate-with-cheryl-warner/</ref><ref>[http://www.lingerie-buyer.co.uk/Members/article.aspx?id=4120 Ethnic Lingerie Models – Lingerie Buyer] {{wayback|url=http://www.lingerie-buyer.co.uk/Members/article.aspx?id=4120 |date=19700101000000 }}</ref> Since 2008 the winners have been: Emma Tabor (2008) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/09/21/emma-s-a-real-star-in-a-bra-91466-21863820/ |title=Emma’s a real star in a bra |publisher=''WalesOnline'' |date=2008-09-21 |accessdate=2013-11-06}}</ref>
Curvy Kate do not use professional models. They instead run an annual modelling competition called Star in a Bra to look for customer-role models with a D+ cup size. Their stance for using real sized models and ethnic models has been warmly received by the lingerie industry.<ref>[http://www.lingerie-buyer.co.uk/Members/article.aspx?id=3887 Ethnic Lingerie Models Ignored – Lingerie Buyer] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/19700101000000/http://www.lingerie-buyer.co.uk/Members/article.aspx?id=3887 |date=January 1, 1970 }}</ref><ref>http://thelingeriejournal.com/a-look-at-curvy-kate-with-cheryl-warner/</ref><ref>[http://www.lingerie-buyer.co.uk/Members/article.aspx?id=4120 Ethnic Lingerie Models – Lingerie Buyer] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/19700101000000/http://www.lingerie-buyer.co.uk/Members/article.aspx?id=4120 |date=January 1, 1970 }}</ref> Since 2008 the winners have been: Emma Tabor (2008) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/09/21/emma-s-a-real-star-in-a-bra-91466-21863820/ |title=Emma’s a real star in a bra |publisher=''WalesOnline'' |date=2008-09-21 |accessdate=2013-11-06}}</ref>
Lauren Colfer (2009)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/08/lauren-colfer-star-in-a-bra-2009-winner/ |title=Lauren Colfer: Star in a Bra 2009 Winner! |publisher=The Lingerie Post |date=2009-08-05 |accessdate=2013-11-06}}</ref>
Lauren Colfer (2009)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2009/08/lauren-colfer-star-in-a-bra-2009-winner/ |title=Lauren Colfer: Star in a Bra 2009 Winner! |publisher=The Lingerie Post |date=2009-08-05 |accessdate=2013-11-06}}</ref>
Laura Ann Smith (2010)<ref>{{cite web|first=Charlotte |last=Martin |url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/3019902/Laura-Ann-is-our-Star-in-a-Bra.html |title=Laura Ann is our Star in a Bra |publisher=[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]] |date=2010-06-19 |accessdate=2013-11-06}}</ref>{{Subscription required|date=November 2013}}
Laura Ann Smith (2010)<ref>{{cite web|first=Charlotte |last=Martin |url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/3019902/Laura-Ann-is-our-Star-in-a-Bra.html |title=Laura Ann is our Star in a Bra |publisher=[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]] |date=2010-06-19 |accessdate=2013-11-06}}</ref>{{Subscription required|date=November 2013}}

Revision as of 02:25, 17 November 2016

Curvy Kate
Founded2009
HeadquartersUnit 1, Hawthorn Centre, Elmgrove Road,
Harrow
,
United Kingdom
Key people
Steve Hudson (Founder/Director)
ProductsLingerie
BrandsBrastop, Flirtelle, Scantilly

Curvy Kate is a lingerie brand specialising in D – K cup Bras and Swimwear. They are currently based in Harrow.[1] Curvy Kate lingerie is designed for the curvy woman and for small back sizes through to plus size bras with back bands from a 28" – 44".[2] They officially launched in July 2009 at the Harrogate Lingerie Show.[3]

Curvy Kate do not use professional models. They instead run an annual modelling competition called Star in a Bra to look for customer-role models with a D+ cup size. Their stance for using real sized models and ethnic models has been warmly received by the lingerie industry.[4][5][6] Since 2008 the winners have been: Emma Tabor (2008) [7] Lauren Colfer (2009)[8] Laura Ann Smith (2010)[9](subscription required) Lizzie Haines (2011)[10] Sophie Morgan (2012)[11] Lotte Williams (2013) and Sophia Adams (2015)[12]

In November 2015, Curvy Kate announced the launch of their new brand Scantilly in DD – HH cup sizes.[13]

Awards

2011

2012

2014

2015

References

  1. ^ "Contacts." Curvy Kate Lingerie. Retrieved on 1 October 2013. "Curvy Kate Limited Unit 1, Hawthorn Centre, Elmgrove Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 2RF, United Kingdom"
  2. ^ "Curvy Kate Lingerie". Boudoirlingerie.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
  3. ^ Curvy Kate 1st Birthday – Lingerie Buyer Archived January 1, 1970, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Ethnic Lingerie Models Ignored – Lingerie Buyer Archived January 1, 1970, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ http://thelingeriejournal.com/a-look-at-curvy-kate-with-cheryl-warner/
  6. ^ Ethnic Lingerie Models – Lingerie Buyer Archived January 1, 1970, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Emma's a real star in a bra". WalesOnline. 2008-09-21. Retrieved 2013-11-06. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "Lauren Colfer: Star in a Bra 2009 Winner!". The Lingerie Post. 2009-08-05. Retrieved 2013-11-06.
  9. ^ Martin, Charlotte (2010-06-19). "Laura Ann is our Star in a Bra". The Sun. Retrieved 2013-11-06.
  10. ^ "Lizzie Haines scoops Curvy Kate modelling prize". Archived from the original on 22 Sep 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Star in a Bra 2012 – TOP TEN!". Sophiajenner.wordpress.com. 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2013-11-06.
  12. ^ Morgan, Maybelle (13 Apr 2015). "Curvy trainee police officer, 21, beats 1,000 international hopefuls to become latest Star In A Bra for plus-size lingerie company". Daily Mail. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  13. ^ "Shop All Scantilly- Curvy Kate". www.curvykate.com. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  14. ^ "Curvy Kate celebrates Fuller Bust Brand of the Year title | News | The Appointment Magazine". Theappointment.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
  15. ^ "uk lingerie awards | Special Reports". Lingerieinsight.com. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
  16. ^ "uk lingerie awards | Special Reports". Lingerieinsight.com. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
  17. ^ "The Drapers Interview: Steve Hudson, Curvy Kate". Drapers. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  18. ^ Clarke, Sarah. "UKLA WINNER: Marketing Campaign of the Year". www.lingerieinsight.com. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
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