Women Who Move Detroit – 2026 Special Section
Jacqueline Hamill, Pat Hardy, and Lisa Hardy Hamill
Harp’s Lingerie
265 S. Old Woodward Ave.
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-642-2555
Betty and Elouis Harp founded Harp’s Lingerie in 1947, never dreaming that 78 years later it would be co-owned by their great-granddaughter, Jacqueline Hamill, just 26 years old.
“My mother-in-law was way ahead of her time,” says co-owner Pat Hardy. “She was a fearless visionary and the most impressive woman I have ever known. To know that Jacqueline, trained in the business by my daughter, Lisa Hardy Hamill, will be guiding the store for generations to come would please Betty beyond words.”
What a lasting tribute to a fascinating woman who was kind and generous but never a pushover. Always straight to the point, Betty was steadfast in helping women look their best. “Our goal remains the same,” Jacqueline says. “Times haven’t changed that much, because nine out of 10 women still wear the wrong size bra. We can change that! Our expertly trained sales staff is committed to fitting women, sizes 30A to 54N, determined to help them feel comfortable and confident they look their best when they leave the store.”
Family members agree: It was always Betty’s desire that Harp’s remain a “family operation.” “This is just the beginning of furthering her legacy,” Jacqueline predicts. “I have cousins who might have the bug as much I do. The sky’s the limit!”
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