Mary Quant - Fashion Revolutionary - Inventing Cool

 A personal response to the exhibition "Mary Quant - Fashion Revolutionary" at the Bendigo Gallery.

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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.

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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.

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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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The Cult of Youth - Prue Acton and the 1960s

 How Prue Acton changed the face of Australian fashion in the 1960s.

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The Accidental Purse Collector

A peek at my accidental purse collection from Victorian times to the 1960s - string purses, beaded bags, Art Deco, petit point and more.

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Pass the Vodka Please

I have made my laundry tips for cleaning and storing vintage clothing available as a pdf. file to download. In addition, I have discovered some unexpected uses for vodka.

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