Archive for October, 2009
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Where to get Love Vintage book
My lovely new book on vintage clothing is available from Circa, bookshops in Australia and New Zealand and directly from the publisher.
Photo of Tim, Love Vintage and I, courtesy of Victoria Bennett
Here’s a list of some of the bookshops – note that many are still ordering it so it will be other places as well, [...]
6 Comments » - Posted in Book by Nicole
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Pics: Love Vintage – book launch, fashion parade and a contest.
Last Wednesday we held the Melbourne book launch for Love Vintage, with a vintage parade of thirty outfits from the ’30s to the ’70s (most of which are featured in the book).
Without further ado, allow me to present some photos from the parade – if you click on each one, you can see it in [...]
19 Comments » - Posted in 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, Book, Contest, events, fashion parade by Nicole
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Last chance to RSVP for the Melb book launch and vintage parade
I’m finalising the details for tomorrow (Wednesday) night’s vintage parade and book launch, and I realised that some of you might not have let us know that you’re coming yet!? It’s at the Order of Melbourne, and we can only fit so many people in so if you don’t want to miss out, I recommend [...]
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
1920s Chanel – beaded silk gown
Today I have something special for you – a silk 1920s evening gown from the House of Chanel. I photographed her today before she goes to her new home – a Sydney based collector who is sure to appreciate it as much as I have.
Tomorrow we’re driving up to Sydney for the vintage fair and [...]
4 Comments » - Posted in 1920s by Nicole
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
MIAF – The Knitting Factory with Audrey Jeane’s Travelling Slide Show
[ October 18, 2009; 2:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 2:00 pm; ] As part of the Melbourne International Arts Festival, an interesting event is being held this Sunday at The Forum.
What: The Knitting Factory with Audrey Jeane’s Travelling Slide Show
Where: The Forum, corner of Flinders Street and Russell Street, Melbourne.
When: Sunday October 18th at 2pm
Cost: $15
The Knitting Factory is an afternoon picnic of tea, cakes and swing [...]
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
World of Buttons – Display Day and Sale
[ October 17, 2009; 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] The Victorian Button Collectors Club Inc are holding a display day and sale.
When: Saturday October 17th, 930am to 4pm
Where: Burwood Heights Uniting Church Hall, corner Burwood Highway and Blackburn Road.
Cost: $3
Click on the image above to see in full size.
No Comments » - Posted in Calendar, Exhibitions, Where to buy vintage by Nicole
Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Book Launch and Vintage Fashion Parade
[ October 21, 2009; 12:00 am to 9:00 pm. 12:00 am to 9:00 pm. 12:00 am to 9:00 pm. 12:00 am to 9:00 pm. 12:00 am to 9:00 pm. 12:00 am to 9:00 pm. ] Melbourners – this is the one you’ve been waiting for! Get out your glad rags for the much-anticipated launch of my book on vintage clothing – plus a parade of glamourous models wearing garments from the book. What could be better?
What: Love Vintage Melbourne launch and parade.
Where: The Order of Melbourne, upstairs 401 Swanston Street, [...]
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Sydney Vintage Clothing Fair – and Love Vintage Launch!
[ October 16, 2009 5:30 pm to October 18, 2009 4:30 pm. October 16, 2009 5:30 pm to October 18, 2009 4:30 pm. October 16, 2009 5:30 pm to October 18, 2009 4:30 pm. October 16, 2009 5:30 pm to October 18, 2009 4:30 pm. October 16, 2009 5:30 pm to October 18, 2009 4:30 pm. ] I can’t believe in all the excitement, I almost forgot to post about the best vintage fair in the country – and of course – my book launch for “Love Vintage” at last!
Opening Friday next week, the Sydney Vintage Clothing, Jewellery and Textiles Show will continue all weekend.
Where: Canterbury Racecourse, King Street, Canterbury
When: Fri [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Book, Calendar, Vintage Fairs, Where to buy vintage by Nicole
Sunday, October 4th, 2009
Love Vintage – now available for pre-order!
I’m pleased to report that Carter’s have sent me an advance copy of “Love Vintage” so now it’s available to be seen, read and (if you so desire) we can add your name to a list of people who would like to be notified when it arrives.
It should be here in about two weeks, [...]
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Saturday, September 26th, 2009
[Sydney] Australia’s Silent Film Festival
[ October 15, 2009 7:00 pm to October 25, 2009 5:00 pm. October 15, 2009 7:00 pm to October 25, 2009 5:00 pm. October 15, 2009 7:00 pm to October 25, 2009 5:00 pm. ] I’ve just had a bit of a holiday and so my in-box is rather full. Apologies to anyone who’s emailed me, I shall get back to you shortly – in the meantime there is a backlog of events so stay tuned for more announcements.
In a few weeks, Sydney will be hosting the first Silent Film [...]
