Excitement was in the air this week when the Fashion and Textile Department of the National Gallery of Victoria announced the acquisition of The Dominique Sirop Collection, made possible with the generous donation of $1.4m by Krystyna Campbell-Pretty in memory of her husband, Harold. The amazing collection of who’s who in international fashion, consists of 130 works dating...
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When it comes to investment in an accessory, the belt is the item that will pay enduring dividends. As with all investments, aim for excellence, as this is an accessory where the level of quality is highly visible. Consider the following pieces that by pass the bland and ultra conservative, while remaining versatile and eye...
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A New Year calls for a new look. Taking a brush to a new eye shadow palette can inspire a raft of ways to experiment and renew. The Hourglass Modernist Eyeshadow palettes seamlessly combine five complementary shades of light to dark and matt to shimmer, that allow you to mix and layer, creating endless combinations...
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New York City takes urban renewal to a new height. Aim for the The High Line in Lower West Side Manhattan and be overawed. This 2.33km linear park built on the southern portion of the disused elevated rail line, known as the West Side Line, is nothing short of amazing. The elevated railway was originally...
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Two very special lectures are to be conducted by The Johnston Collection as a participant in the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Cultural Program Project Series 2016. The first lecture will be Recalling the Glamour | Collins Street’s Beautiful Boutiques with Lesley Sharon Rosenthal on Wednesday 17 February 2016 from 10.00 am to 11.30 am. Cost $20/$18 Collins...
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