Yours Magazine Australia — January 04, 2018

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EXHIBITION

AUSSIE BRIDES

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or every bride, choosing what to wear

down the aisle is an important decision.

Australian bridalwear has changed

dramatically over the years, reflecting

shifts in fashion along with social, cultural,

economic and political values.

“The Love Is... exhibition spans 200 years

of bridal style, features more than 60 looks and

reflects Australia’s evolution through fashion,”

says curator Glynis Jones. “We drew on the

[Powerhouse Museum’s] fashion collection,

which comprises almost 30,000 pieces – many

of those being wedding gowns – to ex

bridalwear history. It’s a celebration of

fashion – who doesn’t love a gorgeous

wedding frock? – but also explores ho

marriage has changed over the years.”

From convict gowns to high-society

wear, the flapper freedom of the 1920s

to Swinging ’60s minis, Glynis shares

the stories behind a selection of her

favourite gowns in the exhibition.

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