05 April - 13 May 2012
The Rockhampton Art Gallery plays host to a touring exhibition drawn from the Darnell Collection, New South Wales. ""A sense of occasion: Fifty years of party dresses"" is an exhibition of ball gowns and cocktail dresses from the 1920s to the 1960s.
The collection of gowns from France, the United States, Italy, Australia and New Zealand will explore the social history of fashion, legendary designers, style influences and inspirations. The exhibition encompasses different eras and themes including: The Roaring 20s, Hollywood glamour, Dior's 'New Look', Debutantes dress for Society and 'Mad Men' cocktail hour.
Considered the largest private vintage clothing collection in Australia, it has over 5,500 pieces representing 23 different countries with many internationally recognised 20th century designers such as Lucile, Vionnet, Dior, Chanel, Balenciaga, Pucci, Jean Muir, Zandra Rhodes, Westwood, Versace and Dolce and Gabana among a catalogue of design greats.
05 April - 13 May 2012
Frequency: Once Only
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