Archive for July, 2010
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Australian Made: 100 years of fashion [exhibition]
[ May 28, 2010 10:00 am to January 23, 2011 5:00 pm. May 28, 2010 10:00 am to January 23, 2011 5:00 pm. May 28, 2010 10:00 am to January 23, 2011 5:00 pm. May 28, 2010 10:00 am to January 23, 2011 5:00 pm. ] On Sunday, we went to see a great new exhibition on Australian fashion from 1850 to 1960. In particular, there are some extraordinarily well preserved Victorian and Edwardian gowns, some of which have labels from Australian fashion houses or dressmakers – this is quite remarkable: I’ve studied thousands of locally made garments, so can attest [...]
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Talk on ladies fashions 1940-1960 at Kingston Library *SOLD OUT*
[ July 30, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] UPDATE: This event is now sold out. Kingston Library are taking a list of names interested in a future talk.
Hi all,
I have three talks on vintage clothing coming up and this is the first one:
Join Nicole Jenkins, author of Love Vintage and owner of Circa Vintage Clothing in Fitzroy, for afternoon tea and a talk [...]
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Monday, June 28th, 2010
Bumper post-Wintersun post
We had a great time at the Wintersun festival – it was a bit like the best school camp ever: but for grown ups. At our rented apartment, it was Glamour Central as Tim and I shared with the wonderful Candice and Miss Carly of the Lindy Charm School for Girls. Boy do those ladies [...]
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
The popular Lindy Charm School for Girls *Update: second workshop announced*
[ September 11, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. September 12, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] All three of the July and August Melbourne workshops by the Lindy Charm School for Girls have sold out and now – by popular demand – a fourth one is now scheduled for September. I’m impressed that there are so many of us who wish to learn how to do vintage hair and make up [...]
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
Frankly My Dear – new vintage market in Geelong
[ July 3, 2010; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] A new vintage fair is now happening in Geelong at the Nash Hotel, on the first Saturday of each month.
Lots of stall holders selling Vintage Mens, Womens Clothing and Accessories, Soul DJ’s spinning records, Vintage Giveaways, NASH noodles and delicious South Melbourne market Dim Sims(yum)…plus more!!
What: Frankly My Dear vintage fair
Where: The ‘NASH’ National Hotel, [...]
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
Chapel of Chic – new screening
[ August 19, 2010; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] A few years ago I had a small part in a local documentary by Lesley Sharon Rosethal, called “Chapel of Chic”, focusing on Melbourne’s famous shopping strip. It’s a fascinating insight into Australian fashion history, with many of the designers still operating today.
Chapel of chic is a social history of the 20th-century fashion scene, from [...]
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
[Exhibition] ’til you drop: shopping, a Melbourne history.
[ December 11, 2009 10:00 am to October 31, 2010 6:00 pm. December 11, 2009 10:00 am to October 31, 2010 6:00 pm. December 11, 2009 10:00 am to October 31, 2010 6:00 pm. ] I keep meaning to tell you about this exhibition that’s currently on, and just as much, I keep meaning to go and see when I have a bit of spare time.
The exhibition celebrates how and why Melburnians love to shop, with a special focus on fashion, food and the home. It reveals the indulgent [...]
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Buttonmania Sale
[ June 21, 2010 9:00 am to June 26, 2010 3:00 pm. June 21, 2010 9:00 am to June 26, 2010 3:00 pm. ] Vintage clothing lovers always need a good supply of suitable buttons to compete or restore their outfits, and I regularly turn to Sue and Kate at Buttonmania – their bi-annual sale is coming up and I recommend it as a great time to stock up.
What: The Buttonmania Sale
Where: Buttonmania, Level 2 – The Nicholas Building, [...]
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Take 2 Market
[ June 27, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] From the in-box:
What: Take 2 Market, Recycled Fashion Heaven
Where: Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Road Hawthorn
When: Sunday 27th June, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Cost: $3
Image courtesy Take2Market.
More information at the website. All stalls for this event have been sold.
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Brisbane Arts Theatre Sale
[ June 26, 2010; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] From the in-box:
What: The Brisbane Arts Theatre is holding its annual sale of gorgeous vintage clothing and costumes.
Where: BAT, 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane
When: Saturday June 26th, from 9am to 2pm.
Image courtesy The Brisbane Arts Theatre: one of the dresses I’d hope to buy if I could make it. If you’re thinking of going, I recommend [...]
