Classic Cocktail – An afternoon of fashion history

From the 1920s the cocktail dress appeared as a short evening sheath with matching hat, shoes and gloves for semi-formal occasions between six and eight pm. Explore the evolution of this dress code with a fun afternoon of fashion and history.

This event includes:
Free drink on arrival
A 45 min parade with commentary highlighting the social and historical relevance of the garments

Cost: $25 plus booking fee.
Lake Make Arts Member: $22.50 plus booking fee

Includes a drink on arrival. Complimentary tea and coffee

Presented by History Illuminated

The Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles Inc, is dedicated to the collecting, documenting, researching and displaying of clothing and textiles.

The museum aims to collect, conserve, document and display items of clothing, textiles and related domestic and commercial items, from the nineteenth century to the present day. The museum aims to display and interpret the articles in their historical context. Items in the collection cover men's, women's and children's clothing, both special and everyday garments; articles and accessories associated with clothing, such as handbags; and items from other countries, brought home and worn by Australians. Domestic textiles are also represented such as the signature supper cloth.