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Desiree (Sharon), our resident ghost, was involved in a torrid affair with a famous politician (Shirley) who resided here in the early 1900's. Alas, the relationship, and Desiree, came to a tragic end, leaving her restless spirit tied to the building forever. Legend has it that Desiree's brother, a local Piano player (Denise) murdered the politician, blaming him for her untimely death
Desiree lived at a time when women's undergarments were starting to evolve from torturous devices that squeezed and contorted women's bodies, into something more practical and definitely more comfortable. She was thrilled when Mary Phelps Jacob was awarded a patent for the first modern brassiere in 1913. It meant her maid (Viviane) no longer had to spend hours lacing her into her tight corset.
Desiree's ghost was even more thrilled when The BraBar and Panterie opened, making the building a place where so many women can find comfort, discovering the joys of wearing a proper fitting bra. She knew it was the kind of place her good friends, Holly (Donna), Ivy (Crystal), Tilley (Diana) and Connie (Debby) would have loved to visit. You will find each of the change rooms has a small plaque engraved with one of their names, honouring Desiree and her friends.