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.

Have a blast and relive the good times at the annual Fifties Fair with live swing and rockin’ hillbilly, DJs & dancing, and vehicle displays set against the backdrop of Rose Seidler House.

Specialist collectors and dealers will sell fabulous 50s pieces including household gadgets, toys, jewellery, knick-knacks, books, clothing and furniture.

What: The Fifties Fair
Where: Rose Seidler House, 71 Clissold Road, Wahroonga, NSW 2076
When: Sunday August 29th, 10am to 5pm
Cost: General $20 | Conc/member $15 | Family $55

More information at the website.

From the website:
Drawing on the NGV Collection of Australian fashion and textiles, this exhibition examines the rise of fashion in Australia from the 1850s to 1950s, while speculating on the fashionable trends and development of an Australian style of fashion. The exhibition will include rare early examples of labelled garments from the mid nineteenth century and a range of dresses, tailored items and accessories that were made and retailed in Australia.

What: Australian Made: 100 years of fashion
Where: National Gallery of Victorian: the Ian Potter Centre, Federation Square
When: May 28th to January 23rd, 10am to 5pm (closed Tuesdays)
Cost: free

Fash ‘n’ Treasure is Canberra’s one and only fashion event, bringing together local wardrobes, fashion designers, fashion shops, milliners and stylists. Held every second month, Canberrans can come along and indulge in a day of shopping for clothes, shoes, bags, hats and accessories, whilst thrifty fashionistas can sell their beloved items to make room for more essential purchases!

What: Fash ‘n’ Treasure fashion market
Where: Old Bus Depot Building, Wentworth Avenue, Kingston, ACT
When: Saturday 17th July, from 10am to 3pm.

More information at the website.

This is the second talk that I have coming up in the next few weeks. I’ll be talking about ladies fashions of the 20th century and will bring original garments from each decade to discuss. topics will include cultural and social history, fabrics, design and construction.

What: Talk on ladies fashions of the 20th century.
Where: Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St North, Ballarat
When: 12.15pm Wednesday 25 August (talk will go for one hour)
Cost: free

Ballarat is one of my favourite towns, and the Art Gallery is one of the best regional galleries in Australia. I’m honoured to have an opportunity to present a talk there. This one is especially good for vintage lovers in Ballarat and nearby towns.

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 about ladies fashions from 1940 to 1960.

Nicole will bring several original garments to illustrate cultural history, design, fabrics and construction. Bring your own classic garments for discussion too!

What: Talk on ladies fashions 1940-1960.
Where: Kingston Library, Chelsea Library Branch, 1 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea.
When: 2pm Friday July 30th (talk will go for an hour, followed by afternoon tea).
Cost: free
Bookings: Phone the Library on 1300 135 668. Please note that numbers are limited.

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I’m particularly looking forward to this one, as I usually talk about a century of fashion and this is a rare opportunity to concentrate on my current favourite decades: the 1940s and 1950s, the golden years of couture.

Starting with WW2 “make do and mend” it will go post-war with Dior in ‘47 and the haute couture of the ’50s, through to 1960 when elegance had peaked and begun it’s decline into the youthful fashions of the ’60s.

What: The Lindy Charm School for Girls
Where: The Library, Father Flanagans – 484 Smith Street Collingwood (cnr Alexandra Parade)
When: Saturday 11th September from 1pm to 4pm.
Cost: $60.
Bookings: email Christine@marinaoceanus.com.au or phone 0409 727 888.

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Chrissy, the Principal of the Lindy Charm School did my hair in 1940s style whilst we were up at Wintersun recently – if you sneak a peak at my profile pic (on the right) you can see an example of her art.

Update: second workshop announced
September 11th is booked out but there are vacancies for Sunday September 12th.

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, Moorabool st Geelong
When: 11 to 5pm, Saturday 3rd July

Great to see that our regional cousins are being looked after in the vintage department – after all, we all know that some of the best vintage comes from the country!

More information at the Frankly My Dear Facebook page.

Chapel of chic is a social history of the 20th-century fashion scene, from Prue Acton and hippy jeans in the 1970s to young designers of the ’80s, ’90s and today.

What: Chapel of Chic documentary, presented by the film maker.
Where: Village Roadshow theatrette, State Library of Victoria
When: 6.30pm August 19th.
Cost: free

That’s me on the poster! Note that this is an old poster for a different screening.

More information can be found at the website.

The exhibition celebrates how and why Melburnians love to shop, with a special focus on fashion, food and the home. It reveals the indulgent side of shopping – the exclusive stores, luxury goods and seductive advertisements that feed our addiction to pleasure and style. It also acknowledges the downsides of shopping: crime, consumerism and pollution.

What: ’til you drop, an exhibition of Melbourne shopping history
When: Dec 11th 2009 to Oct 31st 2010 from 10am to 5pm.
Where: Keith Murdoch Gallery, State Library of Victoria, cnr Swanston and Latrobe Streets Melbourne
Cost: free

Highlights include:
- superbly illustrated fashion catalogues from Foy & Gibson
- original design sketches of 1920s flapper fashions for Manton’s department store
- a short film that explores contemporary Melbourne’s hottest shopping spots – from young designers and hidden arcades to favourite stores and markets

More information at the website.