The Chest Collective
86 joy street, studio 9
somerville, ma 02143
an appointment-based, fit-focused bra shop
***
i think about bras
and transform bra-blems
so you don’t have to
because
you’ve got more important sh*t to do
i feel freer
when my bras fit and function
all genders, all ages, all bodiesmay we all live free
somerville, ma 02143
an appointment-based, fit-focused bra shop
***
i think about bras
and transform bra-blems
so you don’t have to
because
you’ve got more important sh*t to do
i feel freer
when my bras fit and function
all genders, all ages, all bodiesmay we all live free
bra-ntiquity, greece, artist nikita*
current bra-ffering
custom-made bralettes for all chests
with Rue du Paradis Lingerie
size: yours
initial measurements and materials selection appointment
takes up to 30 minutes
includes tea and a cookie
a +1 bystander is welcome to join you
$195
custom pieces typically require multiple
free follow-up alteration appointments
book initial appointment
weekly open fiber arts studio
mondays 6:30 - 9pm
$10
start your week with some joy-full fiberhood
use the studio to inspire action on your projects
and to connect with other makers
bring your own materials and tools/machines for
sewing, knitting, crocheting, or whatever fibrous art you’re up to
also, byob and snacks
i’ve got cutting + ironing stations, thread + other notions,
electricity, a slop sink, camaraderie and tea
text me when you arrive so i can let you in to
the main entrance of the joy street studios
617-294-9428
red tent series
permission to look: an all-nude figure drawing communion for women
this isn't primarily about drawing.
this is about stripping down
to reclaim love of self and sister
through intimate proximity to and creative exploration of difference
difference as real, as necessary, as vulnerable, as glorious
when we draw close to our differences
--in a safe and creative space, together--
we actively move into belonging.
this is a radical move.
thursday, april 24th
6:30 - 9pm
$35
register here
workshops
make your own bralette
with french leavers lace
upcoming workshops tba
10:30 - 3:30pm
all levels, all chests
$150
make your own panties
with french leavers lace
start from scratch
or
make a pair to match your bralette
upcoming workshops tba
10:30 - 2pm
all levels, all bodies
$130
***
with Rue du Paradis Lingerie
size: yours
initial measurements and materials selection appointment
takes up to 30 minutes
includes tea and a cookie
a +1 bystander is welcome to join you
$195
custom pieces typically require multiple
free follow-up alteration appointments
book initial appointment
weekly open fiber arts studio
mondays 6:30 - 9pm
$10
start your week with some joy-full fiberhood
use the studio to inspire action on your projects
and to connect with other makers
bring your own materials and tools/machines for
sewing, knitting, crocheting, or whatever fibrous art you’re up to
also, byob and snacks
i’ve got cutting + ironing stations, thread + other notions,
electricity, a slop sink, camaraderie and tea
text me when you arrive so i can let you in to
the main entrance of the joy street studios
617-294-9428
red tent series
permission to look: an all-nude figure drawing communion for women
this isn't primarily about drawing.
this is about stripping down
to reclaim love of self and sister
through intimate proximity to and creative exploration of difference
difference as real, as necessary, as vulnerable, as glorious
when we draw close to our differences
--in a safe and creative space, together--
we actively move into belonging.
this is a radical move.
thursday, april 24th
6:30 - 9pm
$35
register here
workshops
make your own bralette
with french leavers lace
upcoming workshops tba
10:30 - 3:30pm
all levels, all chests
$150
make your own panties
with french leavers lace
start from scratch
or
make a pair to match your bralette
upcoming workshops tba
10:30 - 2pm
all levels, all bodies
$130
***
coming soon
an expansive ready-to-wear inventory
of d+ bras of all types, including binders
also underwear, bra-sized swimwear,
sleepwear, and bra accessories
an expansive ready-to-wear inventory
of d+ bras of all types, including binders
also underwear, bra-sized swimwear,
sleepwear, and bra accessories
***
education is central to my mission
9 out of 10 bra-wearers
are in the wrong size
this means it is highly probable
that you are too
i look forward to getting you equipped
ie, informed and properly fit
ie, footloose and fancy-free
because my ready-to-wear inventory
is for d-cups and up
i want to start by sharing a little re-education
about what “d cups” can actually look like
these photos are of a friend who wears a 30d
d is not
synoynmous with full bustd is not
a size if divorced from a band size
***
i also use my joy street studio to gather
to resource, rest, play, create, resist, transform
reach out with ideas for collaborations, art submissions,
and private events
currently showing @underpinningswithmimi:
***
bring me your gently used or unworn bras
i donate
bring me your bras that are worn out
i recycle
***
accessibility
there are 6 stairs to the front door
of the joy street studios
and two flights of stairs or an industrial elevator
up to studio 9 on the 2nd floor
***
“i” am olivia lopes, msw, bra fitter
i’ve opened the chest collective because
i’ve got big breast volume on a small ribcage
and i didn’t have a properly fitting bra
until i found a great bra fitter myself
i know i’m not alone
and how consequential this issue can be
my shingle is up
i can’t wait to assist you
olivia@chest.love
617-294-9428