THE FASHION CYCLE: FROM RETAIL TO REUSE
FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY
1:00PM
ONLINE
Discover the stories behind items beyond the retail floor, from nineteenth-century arcades to a wedding dress redesigned during WWII.
All the Latest Novelties: Modernity, Luxury, and Consumer Desire in Australia’s Nineteenth-century Arcades with Nicole Davis. Nineteenth-century Australian arcades were curated spaces that sold exclusive, luxurious goods. This talk explores how retailers created consumer desire through advertising and displays, positioning the colonies as sophisticated and cosmopolitan, where fashionable items could be bought just like in Europe or North America.
Alterations as Evidence of Garment Life Cycles: Wedding Dress 1875/1943 with Dr. Laura Jocic. A wedding dress from 1875, originally worn by Alice Henty and later redesigned for three granddaughters in 1943, reveals how garments were treasured and reused across generations. This presentation explores the dress’s alterations and its significance as a well-preserved, historically rich item.
Free, bookings essential.
EVENT DETAILS
ABOUT THE EVENT ORGANISER
The Old Treasury Building is one of Melbourne's finest 19th century buildings, it is a museum, showcasing the history of Melbourne and Victoria.
Nicole Davis is an urban historian, working in the museum and heritage sector, with a particular interest in retail and business histories.
Dr Laura Jocic is a curator and historian with particular expertise in fashion and textiles.
EVENT CONTACT
E: katie@otb.org.au
P: (03) 9651 2233