‘A Sense of Occasion’ is an exhibition of ball gowns and cocktail dresses from the 1920s to the 1960s, drawn from the Darnell Collection, NSW. Each decade is represented by a variety of day and evening party dresses and a selection of accessories from each era. The collection of gowns from France, United States, Italy, Australia and New Zealand explore social history, famous designers, style influences and inspirations. Considered the largest private vintage clothing collection in Australia with over 5,500 pieces from 23 different countries, the exhibition showcases many internationally recognised 20th century designers such as Dior, Chanel, Zandra Rhodes, Westwood, Versace and Dolce and Gabbana.
Rockhampton Art Gallery
April 7 to May 13, 2012
Kurt Hutton, Woman in fashionable cocktail outfit, 1955
Courtesy the artist and Rockhampton Art Gallery, QLD
