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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 [...]
No Comments » - Posted in How to by Nicole
Saturday, July 26th, 2008
Fabulous Sydney things
It may be a little while before I get to go back to the harbour city, but if you’re already there (or going there soon) you might like to check out these events - if only to make me envious!
Rockabilly: Living the ’50s.
The 1950s was an exuberant decade that saw the birth of rock and [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in 1950s, Exhibitions, events by Nicole
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
The Fedora Lounge visits Circa!
On Saturday, The Fedora Lounge held it’s first ever Melbourne meet. It was a very busy day with many cocktail bars and the Deco exhibition at the NGV all squished in there, along with a spat of charlestoning.
Anna and I were working in the shop on Saturday, but a few of the Loungers were able [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in events by Nicole
Monday, July 21st, 2008
Melbourne Open House - Manchester Unity Building
Yesterday we went off to see the inaugural Melbourne Open House - seven of the city’s best buildings, open to the public for the day, as part of the Melbourne International Design Festival that is now happening.
Judging by the crowds who joined us, it was a huge hit and hopefully they’ll do it again next [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in 1930s, events by Nicole
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Why can’t a woman be more like a man?
I’m a member of a fabulous Livejournal community called Bygone Fashion where users post beautiful fashion vintage fashion photographs.
User oh_tsarevich posted today about women in drag - thought you might enjoy these sassy dames from the 1930s - for more, including Edwardian and flapper cross dressing, see the original post in Livejournal.
Marlene Dietrich
Celia and [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in 1930s by Nicole
Monday, June 30th, 2008
Opening Night Party - Art Deco at the NGV
Last Thursday we tizzied up and sashayed down to the National Gallery of Victoria for the opening night party of the Art Deco exhibition.
I’m wearing a 1930s silk satin gown with a *very* plunging neckline demurely held together with a diamante clasp, along with a velvet jacket of the era and two deco dress clips. [...]
No Comments » - Posted in 1930s, Exhibitions by Nicole
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
1949 Fostars Shoe Catalogue
A nice chap who collects vintage catalogues has lent us several choice publications for use as archival material in the Book.
Here’s one of my favourites - a very high quality catalogue filled with beautiful illustrations of shoes that can be ordered by the discerning customer.
Fostars was a Sydney establishment. I’ve found other catalogues from [...]
