Archive for August, 2008
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Louise Dahl-Wolfe and Harper’s Bazaar.
Harper’s Bazaar magazine has a long history of producing some of the most amazing fashion photography around. Back in the ’40s and ’50s, they published many works by Louise Dahl-Wolfe - here are some personal favourites. They display the sought-after refined elegance of the age, as well as some lovely outfits.
As always, click on an [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in 1940s, 1950s by Nicole
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Studebaker!
Along with my two younger brothers, I was born in Sydney. One sunny day early in 1975, the whole family piled into dad’s vintage Studebaker and crossed the Harbour Bridge on the journey of a lifetime.
Over a few months, we drove first to Melbourne and then on to Adelaide - where a tiny cog [...]
No Comments » - Posted in 1920s by Nicole
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Happy Fourth Birthday Circa!
Four years ago today, Circa was born - here’s a photo of Tim and I on the night, yes I look (and felt) totally exhausted!
About an hour or so before this photo was taken, I was driving up Gertrude, enroute to the shop and thinking about everything that had happened to bring it all [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in events by Nicole
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Art Deco fashion parade at the Sofitel
On Saturday August 2nd, Circa participated in an Art Deco fashion parade organised by Chris Horne, for the National Gallery of Victoria as part of their Art Deco exhibition. High Tea was held at Sofi’s, and quickly sold out - before we knew that we would be involved - otherwise I would have invited you [...]
6 Comments » - Posted in 1920s, 1930s, events by Nicole
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
Care of Textiles Workshop
The Heritage Hill Museum in Dandenong is presenting a series of professional workshops, including a full day textile care workshop on Friday 29th August. This will be presented by Christina Ritschel of the National Gallery of Victoria and include issues relating to the preservation and display of textiles.
Older fabric and clothing can be quite delicate [...]
