art deco

Fri 23 Jul 2010

Talk on Art Deco Accessories Sold Out

Posted by Nicole under 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, Calendar, Circa event, Talk, art deco
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Hi all,

This is the third talk that I have coming up in the next few weeks and it’s dedicated to the wonderful accessories that ladies and gentlemen wore to spruce up their outfits during the ’20s to the ’50s – with a definite Art Deco slant. I might even sneak in some items from the Deco revival in the late ’60-early ’70s.

What: Nicole presents a talk on Art Deco accessories
When: 7.30pm, Thursday 5th August2010
Where: Racecourse Hotel, cnr Waverley Rd & Princes Highway, East Malvern
Cost: $15 which includes coffee, tea, biscuits and mini-muffins.
Bookings: Complete the booking form on this page and send in no later than 30th July 2010. We also have some booking forms at Circa.

More information at the Art Deco and Modernism Society

Copies of my book “Love Vintage” will be available on the night.

UPDATE: this talk is now sold out.

Thu 5 Nov 2009

Goulburn Art Deco

Posted by Nicole under 1930s, art deco
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Recently we drove to Sydney for the launch of the book (more about that later, yes I really am that far behind on my postings!) and did a bit of a country meander over two pleasant days. We stopped in Goulburn for some lunch at the Paragon Cafe – we knew we were onto a good thing when the large room was packed at it wasn’t even noon yet.

Around the corner we found two rather special 1930s Art Deco style buildings – Elmslea Chambers and across the road, Halsbury House. I love the way they’re both wonderful examples at different ends of the spectrum: one clean and crisp, almost industrial in it’s commercialism – the other colourful and fanciful. Hope you like them too.

Tue 12 Aug 2008

Art Deco fashion parade at the Sofitel

Posted by Nicole under 1920s, 1930s, Circa event, art deco, events, fashion parade
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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 all!

Here are some shots from the day – there were over thirty outfits in total, all are original to the period 1910 to 1939. The first seven outfits (one for each model) were the last ones out, and all are from the late 1930s. All garments and accessories are from the private collection of Chris Horne, my own or from Circa. More pics will be posted as they’re available!

Many thanks to Chris, for allowing us to be a part of this amazing event, and Doug Cloud for the photography. Click on each one to see the photo in full.