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The White Hat Guide to Fashion in Melbourne & Victoria
 | Australian Made: 100 Years of Fashion | | From first European settlement the supply of clothing and the way Australian men and women presented themselves in the new colonies was of vital importance. Whether reflecting status and position in a newly formed society, or exhibiting new found wealth and flamboyance, the nuanced language of fashion was of particular concern for the burgeoning and diverse society.
Drawing on the collection of Australian Fashion and Textiles, this exhibition scopes the rise of fashion in Australia from the 1850s to 1950s, while speculating on the fashionable trends and demands of a 100 year development of an Australian style of fashion.
The exhibition includes rare early examples of labelled garments from the mid 19th century and a range of dresses, tailored items and accessories that were made and retailed in Australia from the 1850s to 1950s. It also includes a selection of paintings and photographs from the NGV collection showing how the garments were worn. | |
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| Catwalk For Cancer | The day includes:
- Top Melbourne labels showcasing their spring/summer collections
- Chance to view outfits from local stores for your spring wardrobe
- Entering the ‘Fashions on the Field competition’
- Free make-up and nail bars
- The hotly contested ‘Young Designer Finals’
- Chance to win great prizes
- Goodie bags for the first 200 ticket holders
| | Sunday 10th October | Eureka Hotel, Little Malop Street Geelong - | | $55 including finger food and a drink card | Enquiries: (03) 5260 3355 |
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| Collectors' Sunday Market | | Presenting a dynamic new market, this aims to be a hybrid of a European
market, such as in London, Paris or Barcelona, with an Australian accent, such
as Hobart’s Salamanca market. Making it the ultimate eco-friendly market where
new and pre-loved goods can become someone's treasure. The Piazza is located
just off of Docklands Rd, near the corner of Dopel Way. Melway Reference Map 2
Ref C 4. Fantastic access by train, tram or car. Combining Arts, Antiques,
Retro, Vintage, Books, Plants, Children’s Toys, Pet Goods, Locally made Soaps
and Personal Toiletries with a section for ‘boot sale’. Some fresh produce
available. Permanent and casual stalls available. Visit
www.collectorsmarket.com.au for
more info. | | 10am to 4pm Sundays | | Waterfront Piazza - Docklands | | |
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| Flock 'N' Flog Market | | Exhorbitant retail rental costs have pretty much pushed small-time arts & crafters out of the market. Which is why you see so much cutesy craft crap around town - if it's not easily palatable it's not going to sell in high enough volumes to pay display costs. Crafters who might want to be experimental, subversive or political with their work are forced to produce benign and boring stuff just to cover costs. | | 5pm to 7pm, Tuesday 9th December 2008 | | Flock to corner Latrobe & Swanston Sts for directions - | | |
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 | in.cube8r gallery | | in.cube8r gallery is a shop/gallery which runs like a long term market. It is open to anyone who makes things by hand and supports all things craft, art and hand-made in Melbourne. The gallery is divided up into glass cubicles, shelves, racks and partitions which artists can lease for a small weekly cost over a three month period. There is no commission on items sold. When Whitehat visited in June2008 we discovered a treasure trove of new upcoming artisans as well as designers like Julie Ughetti, with an international reputation. The work ranges from the quirky to sophisticated and given the diversity of art work on display you appear to be guaranteed to find eclectic original pieces. | | Tues 11 to 5, Wed to Sat 11 to 6, Sun 12 to 4 | | 321 Smith Street - Fitzroy | | Enquiries: (03) 8415 0321 |
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| Lah de da Bazaar | | The publicity describes this as "A tantalizing fashion extravaganza deep in the heart of Melbourne City – Lah De Da Bazaar is the perfect spot for all fashion hunters and avid fashionistas to discover the hidden talents of our local fashion labels and a treasure trove of dazzling vintage fashion finery. Pamper yourself and enjoy Lah de da." | | 10am to 4pm, 1st Sunday of month | | Inside Biero Bar, 525 Little Lonsdale Street - Melbourne | | Enquiries: 0416968322 |
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 | Rose Street Artists Market | | Roughly based on designer markets in London, Berlin and Europe and situated
only a short distance from
Brunswick Street
Fitzroy, this market showcases over 50 cotemporary artists and designers
each week. More information. | | 11am to 5pm, Saturdays & Sundays | | 60 Rose Street - Fitzroy | | Enquiries: (03) 9419 5529 |
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 | Sunday Arts @ The Convent | | View, discuss and purchase works from painters, jewellers, printmakers, writers, photographers textileartists and other creative individuals. | | 10am to 5pm, 1st Sunday of month | | The Refectory, Abbotsford Convent, St Helliers Street, Abbotsford - | | |
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| The Up & Comers Fashion Market | | The market brings together Australia’s latest independent clothing and accessories designers, selected for their creative designs and unique perspectives. Enjoy upwards of 30 men's and women's fashion stalls while enjoying a couple of drinks and the tunes spun by our DJs. Free entry - cash only. To book a stall please contact info@ladylikes.com.au | | 11am to 5pm, 15th May 2010 & thereafter 2nd Saturday of month | | Ormond Hall (at Belgian Beer Café) 557 St Kilda Road (enter via Moubray Street) - Melbourne | | Enquiries: 0413 415 305 |
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For a full list of all types of markets see Markets in Melbourne. Forthcoming EventsThese events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". | | Melbourne Fashion Festival | | Any self-respecting fashionista will head to Central Pier, Docklands in March to witness one of Australia’s most fashionable events. The Melbourne Fashion Festival is a stylish showcase for established and up and coming fashion designers and in 2010 the event promises to set some future trends and turn some oh so stylish heads. | | March 2011 ? | Central Pier, Docklands, with pop up events around Melbourne CBD - | | Enquiries: (03) 9654 5599 |
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| Melbourne Spring Fashion Week | | Featuring runway shows, retail events, workshops, panel discussions, exhibitions, business seminars and parties. An annual celebration of fashion in Melbourne. Full details at
Melbourne Fashion Week. | |
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| These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". |
Other resourcesAn unusual fashion artefact on display at the State Library of of Victoria is the 'Press Dress'. If you wish to keep up to date with current shows, finishing soon alerts of performances and forthcoming shows we recommend that you subscribe to our free newsletter.
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TOURISM NEWS
Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses
White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the
prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown
on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won
praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy
tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed,
Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find
details of the tour at White
Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at
Qantas In Flight Magazine. |
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