Step back in time and discover the elegance, glamour and craftsmanship of fashion from a bygone era. Experience a stunning showcase of vintage ball gowns and formal wear from the McFarlane Dress Collection, featuring beautifully rescued, restored and repaired garments spanning multiple eras. This remarkable collection is privately owned and rarely displayed to the public. Highlights include spectacular vintage gowns...
Step back in time and discover the elegance, glamour and craftsmanship of fashion from a bygone era.
Experience a stunning showcase of vintage ball gowns and formal wear from the McFarlane Dress Collection, featuring beautifully rescued, restored and repaired garments spanning multiple eras. This remarkable collection is privately owned and rarely displayed to the public.
Highlights include spectacular vintage gowns from the 20th century, designs by renowned Australian fashion icons, including Carla Zampatti, fascinating stories and history behind the garments, and an exhibition of antique sewing machines showcasing the evolution of dressmaking and fashion.
Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast, history lover, sewer, collector, or simply curious about the styles of the past, this unique exhibition offers a rare opportunity to view these extraordinary garments up close.
On Sunday, enjoy a delightful Afternoon Tea and Fashion Parade from 1:00 PM, featuring local models presenting selected gowns from the collection in a live runway-style showcase.
This is a free event, but please register/ for the Sunday Afternoon Tea and Fashion Parade for catering purposes email to the event organisers. Come and be inspired by the beauty, history and artistry of fashion through the ages.
