200 Years of Wedding Fashion in Australia

Sat 26 April 2025
10:30 am 2:30 pm

44 Walmer Street
Kew VIC 3101

Cost
$20
04/26/2025 10:30 am 05/11/2025 2:30 pm 200 Years of Wedding Fashion in Australia As part of the National Trust's Australian Heritage Festival, Villa Alba Museum is pleased to host an exhibition from the notable collection of the Kew Historical Society (KHS) titled 200 Years of Wedding Fashion in Australia.The exhibition is open for three weekends from the 26th of April to the 11th of May. The exhibition offers a rare chance to explore elements of continuity and change in the gowns and accessories worn by brides in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.In addition to the nineteenth century gowns made by private dressmakers, the exhibition includes twentieth century gowns produced by staff working in major fashion houses.The exhibition runs over three weekends including:April 26 - 27May 3 - 4May 10 - 11.Sessions are held from 10:30 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. 44 Walmer Street , Kew VIC 3101 City of Boroondara [email protected] Australia/Melbourne public

Event details

As part of the National Trust's Australian Heritage Festival, Villa Alba Museum is pleased to host an exhibition from the notable collection of the Kew Historical Society (KHS) titled 200 Years of Wedding Fashion in Australia.

The exhibition is open for three weekends from the 26th of April to the 11th of May. The exhibition offers a rare chance to explore elements of continuity and change in the gowns and accessories worn by brides in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

In addition to the nineteenth century gowns made by private dressmakers, the exhibition includes twentieth century gowns produced by staff working in major fashion houses.

The exhibition runs over three weekends including:

  • April 26 - 27
  • May 3 - 4
  • May 10 - 11.

Sessions are held from 10:30 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

This is a community-run event and not organised or endorsed by Council. No responsibility is taken for incorrect information, changes or cancellations.