FASHION TOUR WITH RICHARD NYLON: A FOCUS ON ELABORATE FABRICS & TECHNIQUES
SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER
12:00PM - 1:00PM
TALK AND TOUR
Join milliner Richard Nylon for a talk on a history of elaborate fabrics and techniques in the Loel Thomson Costume Collection. Loel Thomson collected over 10,000 unique pieces of every day Australian fashion over 40 years from Federation to the present day.
Each item explores fashion and social history through evolving styles and manufacturing techniques spanning more than 200 years. Learn about the use of these intricate materials and other historic techniques from one of Melbourne's foremost milliners. Nylon is recognised for his audacious personal style often captured in the social pages and his in-depth knowledge of fashion history.
The Loel Thomson Costume Collection The Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE), 7723 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla
Free with exhibition entry. Booking required.
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MOVE, 7723 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla. If travelling from Melbourne, take the V/Line train to Shepparton Railway Station. From there, it’s approximately a 10‑minute taxi ride to the venue.
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MOVE offers plenty of onsite parking, including spaces near the Loel Thompson Costume Collection.
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Accessible parking and step‑free access available at MOVE. Staff can assist on arrival.