I recently acquired a selection of classic menswear from the estate of legendary Australian actor Bud Tingwell.
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Sewing Your Own Vintage Outfit
Having trouble finding the vintage dress you want in your size? Why not try sewing your own vintage outfit from a vintage pattern?
Saturday, 21 August 2021
The Bed-Jacket: Boudoir to Evening
What is a bed-jacket? When was it popular? Why don't we see them anymore? How to wear a vintage bed-jacket.
Mary Quant - Fashion Revolutionary - Inventing Cool
A personal response to the exhibition "Mary Quant - Fashion Revolutionary" at the Bendigo Gallery.
Sunday, 14 March 2021
The "Going Away" Outfit
Celebrating the wedding tradition of the bride and groom "going away" from the wedding and the special outfit for the occasion, which was customary until the 1970s.
Thursday, 3 December 2020
What Makes a Vintage Cheongsam?
How can you tell if this traditional Chinese dress is vintage? Some interesting dating tips with help from the Vintage Fashion Guild.
Tuesday, 24 November 2020
Secrets of the Museum
A review of the fabulous book "19th Century Fashion In Detail" by Lucy Johnston, from the V&A London. Eye candy for lovers of historical costume, and fascinating for anyone interested in how garments were put together, with emphasis on the details.
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