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25.01.2022 Hi all, apologies for the very late notice but tonight at 7pm, I'm presenting a free talk on '20s fashion for the Glen Eira library. It will be held online, so you can join us wherever you are - and I have some lovely images to show you. Bookings essential, so you can receive the code in time. ... Hope you can make it. https://library.gleneira.vic.gov.au//event/back-to-the-20s
24.01.2022 FYI, I'm presenting another free talk this Monday afternoon, this time for Kingston Libraries. You can join us from the comfort of your home.
23.01.2022 Finalising my talk for tonight; can't wait to talk tiaras and heirloom gowns with you tonight. Have you booked your ticket yet? Free and online. With Glen Eira City Council - Libraries. http://circavintageclothing.com.au//talk-british-royal-we/
23.01.2022 The lovely people at Glen Eira library have invited me to talk about my favourite topic. Please join us, the slideshow has some great images and it's all free - and you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Isn't technology wonderful? Don't forget to book, you'll need the code to access the event. http://circavintageclothing.com.au//03/talk-dressing-mari/
22.01.2022 Tasmania’s National Trust have been researching their costume collection. I’m looking forward to hearing the personal stories in due course. https://mobile.abc.net.au//historic-wedding-gowns/12583238
22.01.2022 The wonderful Fashion Museum Bath has a page with all of its 'dress of the year' since the first one, designed by Mary Quant in '63. Some inspiring, creative and startling choices. Thanks to Frock Up Australia for the share. https://www.fashionmuseum.co.uk/galleries/dress-year
21.01.2022 I'm currently reading - and loving - Kassia St Clair's book 'The Golden Thread', recommended for anyone interested in the history of fashion or textiles. Kassia is presenting a free online talk for the Glen Eira library next month: hop on it! https://library.gleneira.vic.gov.au//the-golden-thread-how
20.01.2022 A good example of the treats a virtual exhibition can offer you: click through to see fabric detailing, clips of the actor wearing the garment in context and more. Thanks to Beky for the share. I really like how the digital world is offering accessible material culture for our pleasure.
14.01.2022 Some beautiful and inspiring chapeaux from the House of Dior. Thanks Guardian...just what I needed today. https://www.theguardian.com//crowning-glory-the-highlights
14.01.2022 Join me next week for a free talk on Australian fashion designers of the '60s to the '80s, including Prue Acton, Norma Tullo, the House of Merivale and others. Thank you Glen Eira City Council - Libraries for inviting me. http://circavintageclothing.com.au//talk-aus-fashion-desi/
14.01.2022 Lovely to see that Princess Beatrice choose a special vintage gown, borrowed from her grandmother, for her wedding on Friday. The Norman Hartnell dress was worn by the Queen in 1962 and was altered with the addition of sleeves for Beatrice's church wedding. Beatrice also chose a special tiara: Queen Mary's 'Diamond Fringe' tiara, worn by the Queen and Princess Anne for their own weddings. ... Such a wonderful choice: it suggests a special closeness between the two women. https://www.townandcountrymag.com//princess-beatrice-wedd/
11.01.2022 Missed out on my recent talk on '20s to '60s fashion for Kingston Libraries? You can now see it online here: https://www.kingston.vic.gov.au//At-Home-with/Love-Vintage
11.01.2022 Great article about the evolution and meanings behind the house coat. I have many house coats both in my wardrobe and collection and I love them. A long read, worth it, with great images. Thanks Christine, great research.
11.01.2022 A glorious petit four for your enjoyment. With thanks to Jenny-Lynn for the share.
09.01.2022 Dovima is perfection. Thank you for the share, Susan.
08.01.2022 FYI: great upcoming talk next month, I'll be talking about '20s fashion and there are lots of nice illustrations and photos to view. Topics include the major designers of the time: Chanel, Lanvin, Schiaparelli and the different styles of dress, fabrics etc. Please book early to avoid disappointment as numbers are limited. Free, online for Glen Eira City Council - Libraries.
08.01.2022 FYI - another free, online talk about vintage fashion. http://circavintageclothing.com.au//talk-vintage-clothes-/
07.01.2022 Hi, in my capacity as secretary of the Performance Arts Heritage Network of the Australian Museum and Galleries Association, I'm collecting data on the impacts of the pandemic on workers and volunteers in the performance arts heritage sector (exhibiting, collecting, researching, archiving etc). If this is you, or you know someone it applies to, can you please complete this short five minute survey - it will aid understanding of the impacts and contribute to a submission to the Australia Council. Thank you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RPKXFH9
05.01.2022 Amazing vintage shop windows with beautiful mannequins and fashions - enjoy. Thank you to Maureen for the share. These are really great.
03.01.2022 For those who are interested in Madame Weigel and the home sewing industry in Australia, or vintage patterns, the author has released two more books in the series - patterns 1878 to 1950, and Sleeve patterns 1878-1950. Details and sales available through her website. https://www.madameweigel.com.au/shop/category/books/
02.01.2022 Tickets now available for my next Glen Eira City Council - Libraries talk: 'From Victoria to Beatrice, a brief history of British royal wedding finery'. Free, online event. https://library.gleneira.vic.gov.au//from-victoria-to-beat
02.01.2022 The fashion writers at the Guardian have recommended some excellent reading for those of us who have time to fill. Some excellent books are included. Thank you, Guardian, looking after our soul in these hard times. https://www.theguardian.com//shelf-isolation-stylish-reads
01.01.2022 Better than a mask perhaps? 1953. Thanks to Vicky for the share.
