Penny Lancaster the face of designer lingerie brand Ultimo for a reported £200,000. Lancaster was a success at promoting the brand raising its profile, especially in the United Kingdom, but two years later, Lancaster's contract was not renewed. However, she was replaced by Rod Stewart's ex-wife Rachel Hunter, and founder Mone later expressed that she had always wanted Hunter but was unable to afford her. The decision, dubbed "Bra Wars" by the British press, was seen as a publicity stunt which infuriated Stewart who described Mone as "manipulative", yet two of his daughters - Kimberly and Ruby - have since modelled for
Penny, British Columbia Kruger, and moved away. René, who played violin, suffered work and sports injuries. Coming and going, he married Teena Teichroeb in 1959. Lorraine married Richmond Lozeau, and moved away. Philip (Phil), who played guitar and sang, remained longer in Penny. Gisele married Bertil Stavely, and their three children were born while at Penny. Philippe & Anna and the three youngest children left in 1961. The first school, held in an old bunkhouse behind the sawmill, opened in 1921 with Mrs. Cameron as the inaugural teacher. Owing to low student numbers, it closed 1925-29. A one-roomed school was built as a