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Listed under:  Technologies  >  Design  >  Fashion design
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Kewpie doll used at Sydney Olympic Games closing ceremony, 2000

  • TLF-IDM000250

This is an oversized prop kewpie doll comprising a head, arms, legs and torso cast in fibreglass. It was used at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games closing ceremony. The 'skin' of the kewpie is painted pink, and the moulded facial features and hair are also painted. A red bodice has been painted onto the torso. Two arms attach ...

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The costume designer makes the character

  • TLF-IDM019238

Where would you start if you had to design hundreds of individual costumes for just one scene in a film? That was just one of the challenges for Catherine Martin, the costume designer for Baz Luhrmann's film 'The Great Gatsby', which is set in the 1920s.

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Mermaid costume, 1906-40

  • TLF-IDM000248

This is a mermaid performance costume worn by Annette Kellerman throughout the USA and Europe between 1906 and 1940. It comprises a tightly fitted one-piece yellow cotton costume designed to fit under the arms with the bodice tapering in to the waist and down the legs to end in a padded 'fishtail'. The whole outfit is decorated ...

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Glove patterns, c1970s

  • TLF-IDM002567

This is a selection of cardboard and metal glove patterns from the Simpson's Gloves factory. Glove patterns were initially cut out in paper, cardboard and sheet metal; the metal patterns were then given to knife manufacturers who made press knives for cutting out the leather. These patterns are part of the Simpson's Gloves ...

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Maud Frizon court shoes, 1970-1990

  • TLF-IDM002085

This is a pair of pale blue leather court shoes featuring a diamond pattern cut out of the leather to reveal another layer of leather underneath. The shoes were made by Maud Frizon some time between 1970 and 1990. They were owned and worn by designer Prue Acton in Melbourne.

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'Art communicates' hat by Peter Jago, 1985

  • TLF-IDM002086

This is a wide-brimmed cream-coloured straw hat, designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Peter Jago in 1985. The hat, called 'Art communicates', was worn by Prue Acton with her 'Stained Glass' ensemble to the 1985 Melbourne Cup.

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Book of handbag designs, c1970

  • TLF-IDM002570

This is a notebook that was used as a pattern book for handbags at Simpson's Gloves. It contains hand-drawn pattern designs in pencil with model numbers and descriptions. The notebook is 35 cm long and 21 cm wide. It is part of the Simpson's Gloves Collection at Museum Victoria.

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Snakeskin boots worn by Irene Combe, 1965-70

  • TLF-IDM001436

This is a pair of tight fitting boots made in yellow and brown snakeskin (possibly Australian carpet snake) with a square toe and thick block heels. The boots have side zipper openings and a cuff that fastens with two press-studs. The boots are fully lined. They were originally owned and worn by Australian model Irene Combe ...

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Patchwork coat, 1965-66

  • TLF-IDM002955

This is a full-length velvet and silk patchwork coat constructed from printed cotton velvet swatches in various colours. The coat features a centre-front opening, wide collar and long sleeves. It is fully lined.

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Minidress by Merivale, c1965

  • TLF-IDM003052

This is a women's mustard wool minidress designed by Merivale and made by the House of Merivale, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, between 1960 and 1970. The dress has a round neckline, yoke, drop waist and long sleeves with side zipper fastening. It features shirring in contrasting thread on cuffs and drop waist, and ...

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Adidas tracksuit, 2003

  • TLF-IDM000375

This is a Y-3 Adidas tracksuit consisting of a jacket and pants made in purple polyester. The jacket has long sleeves, a large hood and a central front zipper opening. The inside is fully lined with purple mesh and there are two inside pockets on either side of the zipper. The pants are three-quarter length and made of ...

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Shoe sample, 1933

  • TLF-IDM002578

This is an incomplete shoe sample. It is made of navy leather with white leather decorative detail. It has a narrow strap fastened on the side with a small white-metal buckle.

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Snow leopard fur coat, c1938

  • TLF-IDM001451

This is a loose-fitting women's coat of snow leopard fur, made between 1935 and 1940 in London. It is of knee length and is A-line in style, with long sleeves and a turn down collar.

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Glove cutters, c1955

  • TLF-IDM002568

These are heavy metal glove cutters used at Simpson's Gloves in the 1950s-60s. These cutters consist of a back or front piece (with the index finger fully enclosed) and a separate cutter for the thumb. Another cutter was required to cut the remaining section of leather (to cover the three other fingers). They are part of ...

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Revolving plier punch

  • TLF-IDM002577

This is a pair of pliers with a revolving end on one jaw, on which six punch bits in graduated sizes are mounted. The pliers measure 23.0 cm long x 6.5 cm wide x 2.0 cm deep.

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Simpson's Gloves factory, 1930

  • TLF-IDM002580

This is a framed black-and-white landscape photograph showing the exterior of the Simpson's Gloves factory in Victoria Street, Richmond. The photograph measures 49.6 cm x 34.7 cm.

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Printed cotton sundress by Cole of California, c1952

  • TLF-IDM000273

This is a woman's hybrid outfit of sundress and capri pants, styled on the Chinese cheongsam or qipao. The dress has a halterneck design with tight-fitting mandarin collar, which has a button fastening and red piping around the neckline. It is tight fitting at the waist, and has shirred sides and two deep side splits to ...

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Woman's outfit by Jenny Kee, c1982

  • TLF-IDM000836

This is a mannequin wearing an 'Oz Ali' women's outfit designed in Australia by Jenny Kee. The costume is made from wool and cotton and consists of a jumper, skirt, vest, tabard (short outer top), leggings and a cap that is not visible here. Each item is richly coloured and patterned with words and/or images related to ...

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Embossing machine for leather patterns, c1930s

  • TLF-IDM002569

This is an embossing machine that was used to heat-apply patterns to leather at the Simpson's Gloves factory. It is 42 cm long, 79 cm wide and 57 cm high. It is part of the Simpson's Gloves Collection at Museum Victoria.

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Card of handbag clasps

  • TLF-IDM002576

This is a piece of card holding 24 sample locks, clasps and decorations for handbags, which was used at Simpson's Gloves factory. Clasp materials include leather, metal and plastic. The card also lists prices and quantities available. The card is 37 cm high and 27.5 cm wide. It is part of the Simpson's Gloves Collection ...

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