Sunday Seminars: Fabulous Fashion Kylie on Stage Sun 17 Mar 2019 – Sun 7 Apr 2019 2:00pm – 3:00pm WA Maritime Museum Inspired by our new exhibition Kylie on Stage, join us for a series of Sunday talks where we focus on fabulous fashion. We will explore the fashion influences of the history of showgirls on contemporary costume and fashion, the development of brand within fashion business, designing for stage performance, the role of celebrity in the world of fashion and more. Sunday Seminars are free events. Tickets are limited, so secure your free place today by calling 1300 134 081 or by using the below links. Museum entry fees do apply if you wish to explore the Museum or Kylie on Stage. This fee can be paid on arrival on the day. Fashioning an Icon: The Origin and Development of Showgirl Costume Sunday 17 March 2pm Dr Lydia Edwards, Fashion historian and lecturer, Edith Cowan University and WA Academy of Performing Arts Join Lydia Edwards for a peek into a world of feathers, glitter and glam, tracing the origin of the now iconic showgirl costume. From the cabarets of Paris and London in the 19th century to the casino theatres of Las Vegas, discover the inspiration behind Kylie's show-stopping outfits. What did original music-hall stars wear, and how did their looks inspire contemporary fashion? What is the significance of the showgirls' abundance of feathers? What can these extraordinary outfits tell us about both historic and modern notions of femininity? Lydia Edwards is a fashion historian focusing on women’s dress from the sixteenth through the early twentieth centuries, and author of How to Read a Dress: A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 20th Century (2017). Lydia lectures at Edith Cowan University and teaches Costume History at WAAPA. Register for 17 March Fashioning a Brand: From Market Stall to Mega Store, and Back Around Sunday 24 March 2pm Kate Hulett, Fashion retailer and small business entrepreneur Join Kate Hulett, owner of St Saviours hats, as she talks through the origins, growth and management of her headwear label which originated in the spare room of her apartment in London. Hear about the ten-year journey of this small fashion brand through markets, festivals and department stores, as Kate shares her advice for those looking to start their own retail proposition. Kate Hulett is the creator of St Saviours hats and co-owner/designer of Pierce, I love you earring brands. She owns the Fremantle retail store, Kate and Abel and manages MANY Projects, the space activation sites aimed at developing and supporting small creative businesses in WA. Register for 24 March A Conversation Around Kylie’s Costumes Sunday 31 March 2pm Dr Anne Farren, Academic Coordinator Fashion Design, Curtin University Dr Jackie Raphael, Lecturer, University of Western Australia Dr Kelsey Giambazi, Fashion Lecturer, Curtin University Join Anne, Jackie, and Kelsey as they explore the celebrity status of Kylie, her brand, costumes, and their impact on what we wear. Dr Anne Farren is Academic Coordinator Fashion Design, Curtin University and has a background in fashion and design that includes creative work as an artist, academic publication and curation of exhibitions such as Fashioning Technology (2016), and Beyond Garment (2010) which featured at the WA Maritime Museum. Dr Jackie Raphael has a PhD in Creative Advertising and Design from Curtin University, where she explored endorsements, branding and social media. Her current research examines media, popular culture, bromance as a promotional tool, persona and celebrity culture. She has published several papers and books on these topics and teaches at UWA. Dr Kelsey Ashe Giambazi lectures in fashion at Curtin University, and is the director of Ashe Textiles, with her creative work inspired by the historical ornament and dress of cultures antique, vintage and exotic. Kelsey has recently focused her research on how a traditional Japanese aesthetic has influenced the design of contemporary Australian printed textiles and illustrations. Register for 31 March The Inside World of Costumes Sunday 7 April 3pm Lyndell Darch, Head of Wardrobe, West Australian Ballet How do you build the world of a show? Theatre and costume designers requires a diverse and detailed approach, including the process of going from the visual design and drawings, through to buying the fabric, cutting the patterns, the toile process, fittings, extras (millinery, wigs etc), and finally the creation of wearable costumes. The construction process of costumes needs to consider the practical requirements of easy alteration, how to make the costumes secure for the performer and how the costume needs to function in terms of movement and visual impression. Join Lyndell Darch as she takes you on a journey through the inspiration and design process involved in creating a theatrical experience. Lyndell has been sewing since around the age of 4, and can’t remember a time when she hasn’t wanted to sew or create. Lyndell first studied textiles at Edith Cowan University, and went on to study Costume at the National Insitute of Dramatic Arts in Sydney with the view to working in theatre. Lyndell has worked as a freelance costume designer within theatre, movies, opera and various touring Shows. In 2011, Lyndell worked for WA Ballet as a costume maker on the production of Cinderella, a wonderful experience that led to a full-time position in 2012 and becoming Wardrobe Supervisor for WA Ballet in 2013. Since then she has since developed a deep appreciation of ballet and a love of the complexity of creating costumes that can be danced in! Register for 7 April Caption: Join us for a series of Sunday talks where we focus on fabulous fashion Credit: WA Museum