Collecting Comme - Redefining Fashion - Comme Des Garcons at the NGV

"Collecting Comme" - an exhibition of designs from Comme Des Garcons at the National Gallery of Victoria. Rei Kawakubo inventing "clothes that didn't exist before", questioning the relationship between clothes and the body and deconstructing fashion.
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How I restored a gown that was originally my Aunt's wedding dress in 1950, and morphed into a 1950s dance dress.

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Myall Cottage - Interactive Vintage Playground

Last week I had the joy of staying at Myall Cottage in rural Victoria, a time capsule of memorabilia in a wonderful farm setting in a 112 year old house, with even older history all around. It was Heaven for someone like me who loves vintage stuff.

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Bolero - Dirty Dancing in the 1930s

I just discovered this gem of a movie from 1934. It has amazing 1930s costumes, Art Deco style and the fabulous Carole Lombard.

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What's What in Vintage Fashion

Have you ever wondered what vintage sellers are talking about when they speak of corset covers, camisoles, chemisettes, chemises and so on? Have you wondered why tap pants are called tap pants, and whether they're the same as French knickers? And what is a guimpe, for Heaven's sake?

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What the Royals Wore

What the kings and queens have been wearing over the last 500 years or so. Wardrobe notes on the exhibition "Tudors to Windsors: Royal Portraits", at the Bendigo Art Gallery.
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Vintage Fashion Extravaganza at the National Gallery Of Victoria - The Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift

A mind blowing experience for the lover of vintage fashion - The Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift is now on display at the National Gallery of Victoria. It's free, and don't miss it. If you're not in Australia, well you can see some biased highlights here.

Why Irish Crochet is the Bees Knees

I recently said that to find an antique garment in Irish crochet would be my Holy Grail. Here is why:
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One Grandmother's Day - The 1920s Wedding

My grandparents were married in 1920. Here are some of their photos, and some more 1920s brides for inspiration.
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