Archive for July, 2009
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
The House of Merivale and a dress with history.
At the recent vintage fair at Williamstown I chanced upon a remarkable frock – a Merivale from the early ’70s constructed patchwork-style from a large collection of original vintage fabrics from the ’30s and ’40s.
Not especially attractive or flattering (the dress is empire style and rather like a maxi-length smock with long blouson sleeves), I [...]
17 Comments » - Posted in 1970s by Nicole
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Darnell Collection Fashion Parade – Sydney
[ July 30, 2009; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Sydney’s State Library are sponsoring a salon style fashion parade of garments from the Darnell Collection.
From the website:
Enjoy a visual extravaganza of stunning vintage French model gowns from the Darnell Collection l’Ecole Superieure des Arts et techniques de la Mode (ESMOD Australia). The gowns and accessories recreate the glamorous fashion parades of the world’s great [...]
No Comments » - Posted in 1950s, Calendar, events by Nicole
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Circa in Fashion Journal – Spring Issue
This month Circa is featured in Lady Melbourne’s fashion feature in street magazine Fashion Journal.
Lady Melbourne has styled a few outfits based on the influence of designer Luella, and created some lovely romantic Spring looks.
Here’s Lady M in one of our frocks, you can find it on Circa’s day dress rack:
Late 1940s puckered nylon sundress [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in 1950s, Media, New in store by Nicole
Thursday, July 9th, 2009
Vintage Patterns
As a sewer, I’ve always been a big fan of vintage patterns. I like to play a little game with them…first I examine the fashions, accessories, hair and make up and secondly judge from the style of illustration. Then I try to guess the date. Lastly, I turn the package over and look for the [...]
6 Comments » - Posted in 1950s, New in store by Nicole
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Gertrude St Projection Festival
[ July 3, 2009 6:00 pm to July 10, 2009 11:00 pm. July 3, 2009 6:00 pm to July 10, 2009 11:00 pm. ] Now showing on Gertrude Street – the 2009 Projection Festival.
“Our theme is Dream. Dreams can be anything you imagine. Aspirations and fantasies for peace, safety or possibly for endless rain…your dreams are screened at outdoor sites on Gertrude Street from 6:00pm – 12:00pm for a week. ”
Now in it’s second year, 20 artists are exhibiting [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Calendar, Exhibitions, Fitzroy by Nicole
Sunday, June 28th, 2009
Exposed – the story of swimwear (exhibition)
[ July 2, 2009 10:00 am to October 25, 2009 5:00 pm. July 2, 2009 10:00 am to October 25, 2009 5:00 pm. ] For those who are based in Sydney (or likely to go in the next few months) a great new exhibition is opening next week on the history of swimwear.
Exposed! the story of swimwear highlights the designs and designers, past and present, at the forefront of Australian swimwear fashion.
What: Exposed! The Story of Swimwear.
Where: Australian National [...]
5 Comments » - Posted in 1940s, Calendar, Exhibitions, Swimwear by Nicole
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
New NGV exhibition: Persuasion, Fashion in the Age of Jane Austen
[ May 22, 2009 10:00 am to November 8, 2009 5:00 pm. May 22, 2009 10:00 am to November 8, 2009 5:00 pm. May 22, 2009 10:00 am to November 8, 2009 5:00 pm. ] This week the National Gallery of Victory unveil a new costume exhibition –
Persuasion, Fashion in the Age of Jane Austen.
The two earliest garments in my collection are from the 1820s – a white cotton chemise and a crimson silk gown with puffed sleeves and petal collar. I’ll see if I can dig up photos [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in 1800s, Calendar, Exhibitions by Nicole
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
Round She Goes – vintage and designer clothing market
[ July 5, 2009; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] “Round She Goes sells quality second-hand designer gear, funky vintage as well as garments and jewellery pieces by local designers.”
Close to a hundred stalls!
When: Sunday 5 July 2009
Time: 10am–3pm
Where: The Camberwell Centre, 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell 3124
entry: $2
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