Trenches to Runway: Military influences on popular fashion
Schedule
Wed Oct 23 2024 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+10:00Location
Shrine of Remembrance | Melbourne, VI
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FREE ENTRY📆 23 OCT 2023 – 23 OCT 2024
This exhibition explores the rich connections between the uniforms that once graced the battlefield and the iconic fashion staples we embrace today.
'Trenches to Runway' delves into the profound impact of military clothing design and wartime conditions on popular fashion, tracing these influences from the 1870s to the present day. Discover how wartime led to innovative design solutions and how the fashion industry reinterpreted these styles, giving them new meaning and expression in civilian life.
As you journey through this unique blend of history and style, you'll uncover surprising links between military traditions, everyday life, and contemporary pop culture. Our clothing is more than just fabric; it's a story waiting to be told, a window into culture, politics, and history.
Open daily. Free entry.
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Where is it happening?
Shrine of Remembrance, St Kilda Rd,Melbourne,VIC,AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
