2025 Bras Off Broadway Catalong

Designer: Nick Kranz

Medium: Foam, clay and acrylic

Inspo: This piece uses the sea and underwater exploration as a metaphor for the journey through breast cancer.  The immersion into the unknown where pressure is immense, yet discovery is profound.  Just as divers find unexpected beauty in uncharted depths, women in this fight uncover courage, grace, and an unyielding will that might otherwise remain unseen.

Model: Brianna Bertsch

Designer: Sanita Repak

Medium: Resin, fabric, rhinestones and pearls

Inspo: She is a masterpiece of strength and resilience, a true warrior woman.  Inspired by brave women, they empower, uplift and support each other. These amazing individuals stand together with their shields for unwavering spirit, bravery, and unmatched resilience. Their scars tell stories of battles and obstacles overcome. They are unstoppable.

Model: Kenny Green

Designer: Nick Kranz

Medium: Kydex thermoform plastic & rhinestones

Inspo: Much like our military soldiers, women battling breast cancer step into a fight they did not choose, armed with courage, resilience, and the will to endure.  Though the battlefield may differ, the spirit is the same: facing fear head-on and finding the strength to persevere.  This piece honors the warrior within every woman who confronts breast cancer and is a testament to their bravery.

Model: Clara Kranz

Designer: Patti Vetsch

Medium: lace, butterflies and flowers

Inspo: I appreciate nature’s work of art!  Look around outside and take it all in!  We are so lucky to be able to enjoy the little things in life.

Model: Anika Joy McArthur

Designer: Amy Wieser Willson – Neon Loon Communications 

Inspo: My business and love for lake life.

Medium: bra, tulle, embroidery

Model: Maggie Hansen

Designer: Izzy Haugen

Medium: Crocheted yarn

Inspo: A flower grows the same way as we do as humans.  This bra is to remind us how we all start out as a bud and bloom into something beautiful.

Model: Izzy Haugen

Designer: Audrey Haugen

Medium: beading, ribbon, feathers and created/found elements

Inspo: I drew inspiration for the upcoming Wicked sequel.  The title of this piece reflects the hope for a lasting cure, and honors those who walk this path with bravery, grace and unwavering spirit.

Model: Audrey Haugen

Designer: Rachel Stauffer & Jamie Behymer

Medium: caution tape, ribbons, metals and plastics

Inspo: In Fargo’s war on breast cancer, the dedicated warriors who raise funds for patient care gather at Bras Off Broadway.  The DDPD (Double D Police Department) is here to keep these bras in order.

Model: Jamie Behymer

Designer: Sanita Repak

Medium: Rhinestones, glass beads, leaves, rubber pretzels, pearls, faux leather ribbon

Inspo: Inspired by Octoberfest vibes, celebration of life, autumn leaves, dirndl, lederhosen, food and drinks 

Model: Sarah Anderson

Designer: Sanita Repak

Medium: Fabric, resin, pearls, and rhinestones

Inspo: Inspired by the beauty of butterflies. They symbolize change, transformation, rebirth and acceptance of each new phase in life.  Be like a butterfly, believe in yourself and all that you are.  Know that there is something inside of you greater than any obstacle. 

Model: Amber Carlton

Designer: Andrea Coombs

Medium: paper

Inspo: I wanted to creat a colorful whimsical piece.  Florals always bring me joy, so I wanted to combine whimsy with floral elements.

Model: Krista Majkrzak

Designer: Angie Skogen

Medium: Mixed media

Inspo: This piece honors fighters, survivors, and thrivers – the crystal “breastplate” as battle armor and the peacock plume as hope that refuses to dim.  It’s a bold strut of solidarity and joy after the hard parts.

Model: Emilie Cleberg

Designer: Sanita Repak

Medium: Rhinestones, plastic skeleton, glass ornament, fabric floral

Inspo: Inspired by sugar skulls and vibrant memories of those who have been taken too early and live in our hearts.

Model: Darragh Wicks

Designer: Sanita Repak

Medium: Feathers & Polymer Clay

Inspo: Inspired by Pinktober to raise awareness about breast cancer, support those affected and increase public knowledge. Prevention and early detection through regular check-ups and self-exams saves lives.

Model: Robin Mullenberg Wacha

Designer: Sanita Repak
Medium: leather & rhinestones

Inspo: Inspired by the Wonder Women and the strength that grows in the moments when you think you can’t go on.  But you keep on going anyway and then get up one more time.

Model: Alisha Kania

Designer: Sanita Repak

Medium: beads, feathers, artificial lemons, geodes and sequins

Inspo: Inspired by my lovely model Alishia’s life journey.  Her only choice was to turn lemons, that beautiful yellow but sour fruit, into lemonade.  Her positivity, encouragement, strength and can do attitude are undescribable! 

She’s a 15-year survivor, so never forget, a yearly squeeze can save these!

Model: Alishia Salmen Daily

Designer: Jolene Hicks

Medium: leather, rhinestones and a piece of my soul

Inspo: Glenn Campbells song “Rhinestone Cowboy” but cowgirls are just, if not more so, strong & resilent.

Model: Kooper Shagena

Designer: Lenae Frolek & Shara Diers

Medium: Bead Pearls

Inspo: To support of all the women battling breast cancer.

Model: Lauren Diers

Designer: Izzy Haugen

Medium: Crocheted yarn

Inspo: The making of this bra was inspired by many different forms of crocheted hearts and heart tops.  The shape of a heart is similar to the shape of a women’s torso, and I thought it would be cute to represent that through a corset top.

Model: Annie Campbell

Designer: Barb Larson

Medium: Acrylic Paint

Inspo: Makoon means bear cub in Ojibwe.  To Native Americans, a bear crossing your path is seen as a sign of strength, courage, healing and introspection.  It’s a call to tap into your inner power to overcome challenges and find stability.

Model: Kaylee Litch

Designer: Sanita Repak

Medium: Fabric, resin, pearls, rhinestones

Inspo: Inspired by the Ancient Greek goddess of victory speed and strength.  She who dares, wins.  

Model: Kalista Olson

Designer: West Fargo Knitted Knockers

Medium: Crochet Yarn

Inspo: The yellow butterfly emerges from its cocoon – changed and ready to live again! The West Fargo Knitted Knocker group believes every breast cancer survivor has changed and is ready to live again.  We offer light weight handmade prosthetics for women as an alternative to the heavy, hot and sweaty prosthetics offered to them.  We make our Knitted Knockers from special yarn that is gentle to the skin and the best part: THEY ARE FREE!!  We supply Knitted Knockers to the Fargo cancer centers and to surrounding clinics in ND & MN.  We also have Swimmers , yes, the name is a play on words.  We only want to help women – bring a smile to their face and a little happiness & dignity to their heart & soul.

Model: Molly Nicklaus

Designer: Angie Skogen

Medium: Mixed media on leather

Inspo: Inspired by Bras Off Broadway! This red steampunk corset turns into meaning – gears for grit, chains for the community that holds us, and a pocket watch marking the time fought and won.  Scrollwork softens the armor so resilience reads radiant.

Model: Bonnie Jensen

Designer: Sanita Repak

Medium: Pearls, rhinestones and feathers

Inspo: Inspired by pearls made from an oyster and all of their imperfections. The attacks from our outside world work together to create an amazing heart that only you have. It’s time to open your shell and show your pearls to the world! 

Model: Cassie Pinks  

Designer: Chris Myrvold

Medium: Hockey skate laces and jersey pieces 

Inspo: Inspired by the upcycled creations of Kristin Juszczyk, who uses vintage jerseys to make something new and creative.  Be sure to check out the matching handmade jersey vest on the silent auction, it will make the perfect outfit for your next Sioux game.

Model: Tori Konrady

Designer: Shara Diers

Medium: Game used NDSU Football

Inspo: NDSU’s victorious streak is no secret!  This corset is made from a game used NDSU football.  Don’t forget to check out the silent auction for the matching handmade jersey vest and you’ll be ready for Bison tailgating and game day! Special thanks to NDSU Athletic Department, Go BISON!

Model: Olivia Hanson

Designer: Nikki Welk

Medium: horseshoes, rhinestones, rope and silk

Inspo: Created with heart & hope, Round Up for a Cause is a one-of-a-kind art piece designed by the Fargo Center for Dermatology team.  Inspired by strength and courage of our employees and patients who are bravely battling breast cancer.  This bra celebrates resilience, unity and the power of community.  Each detail reflects our shared commitment to supporting those on their journey and raising awareness for breast cancer research and care.  Fargo Derm is proud to stand behind Bras Off Broadway and to “round up” for a cause that touches too many lives.

Model: Sienna Schumacher

Designer: Sanita Repak  

Medium: rhinestones, chains and feathers

Inspo: Inspired by the diamond. It is a dull piece of charcoal that handled stress exceptionally well, no matter how much heat or pressure it faced, turned into something beautiful. It is precious and rare, not like a stone found everywhere!

Model: Sara Dukart