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70s Piece from the Vivian Chan Shaw Collection |
Many of you will know the work of Claudia Chan Shaw, Vivian's daughter, who is quite possibly Australia's most stylish woman and came to national attention when she became a presenter on ABC TV's The Collectors. Claudia has recently published a book called Collectomania, a wonderful exploration of the obsessive qualities of collectors and the essence of what makes a true collection.
But Claudia's style pedigree goes back much further. Her mother, Vivian Chan Shaw, was herself an essential part of the Australian fashion industry from the 1970s, and her glamorous boutique beneath the Sydney Hilton, selling her own designs, attracted the in-crowd both domestically and internationally. Her designs graced the frames of legendary names like Margaux Hemingway, Bo Derek and Australia's own Kate Fitzpatrick.
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Margaux Hemingway working Vivian Chan Shaw fashion realness in the 70s |
Vivian branched out into knits, and created a legendary knitted wedding dress that is in the Powerhouse Museum's collection, along with a unique collection of knitted wire jewellery.
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Kate Fitzpatrick in Vivian Chan Shaw, 1977 |
Claudia went on to become her mother's business partner and co-designer, and together they have built and maintained one of Australia's oldest operating fashion lines.
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Retro piece from the Vivian Chan Shaw collection |
This is going to be an amazing multi-media exhibition including the most wonderful ephemera from a lifetime's devotion to looking truly fabulous.
It's only on for a short while, so get to see it immediately.
Details:
Vivian Chan Shaw 40 Years - A Retrospective
An exhibition exploring the work of celebrated Australian fashion label Vivian Chan Shaw, from 1972 – today.
Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia
2 Short Street, Surry Hills
An exhibition exploring the work of celebrated Australian fashion label Vivian Chan Shaw, from 1972 – today.
Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia
2 Short Street, Surry Hills
1 comments:
Oooh, this looks great Walter. And quite close to Chez Ambra. Look forward to seeing it. A
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